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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

2

The Canbeera Vines THU RELAY May 20 EK

A fragmented political essay discusses Australian federal elections the House of Representatives and the Commonwealth parliament. It notes the Australian system mirrors electoral practice with state parliaments, stressing government formation by national will and weighing past federal policy and taxation. The piece references Canberra politics, Labor, and the influence of state governments on national finance.

House of Representativen Hesse of Representatives Stine Dutt Aliferent Lander Diate Logielaticen Mambo Mableton Canberra Taubour Australia Cai Eytrogeads Heaton Commonwealth

Empire Day Holiday Notification and School Plans

An Empire Day holiday is noted for Monday with four teachable days expected around the event. The Interior Department official mentions schools may close or adjust recess as plans are finalized. Local context references Canada and a Canadian Ministry figure with projected activity toward the holiday period.

Canberra Weather Forecast Readies For South Coast Showers

Regional forecast notes a cold night and a mix of showers across the coast and inland areas. Strong winds gusting along the tablelands, with a cooler day ahead and a potential severe front in the west as winds shift.

Young Canberra Composers Share In Royal Film

A fragmented report discusses Canberra child and youth composers involved in a Royal film project. It mentions Selina Piabawa and others, noting public interest and a planned opening event amid disjointed text and unclear details.

Canberra Royal Film

Unsure text fragment on vehicle registration case

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a guilty plea related to vehicle registration issues involving individuals named Frederick Corning and locations in Canberra and Duntroon. The text is garbled with missing words, making precise details unclear.

Canberra Frederick Corning Duntroon

Queen's Message May Be Read On Empire Day

The article notes a ceremonial reading of the Queen's message on Empire Day with references to imperial figures, locations, and planned observances. It describes formal addresses and the expected participation of officials, emphasizing national unity and commemorative rites.

Fourth Birthday Celebration Noted at Ladies Club

A local gathering marks the fourth birthday with plans for an online party and a talk by Mrs. Hh Ntwak. Mrs. Laker and Miss White are listed as attendees, with Miss Rose Winter set as Rural Speaker at the Monday event in Slaw Winker.

Womens Club Neat Auaiihe Hh Ntwak Ira Tewike Goa Laker Miss White Byney Rose Winter

Letters To The Editor On Communism And World Events

A reader letter discusses Communist China’s rise and Soviet support, including Yalta outcomes, aid to National Government in China, and US allied support. The piece argues for recognition of historical aid and condemns parallels drawn with current governments, noting Western and Allied roles and the need to reassess past assistance and ideological stances.

China Stalin Yalta Iav Chine Service Gti UW Teq Nations Command Reflow Fen Acocian Bruce Eins

Recognition of Communist China Opinion Clash in Canberra Meeting

A Canberra public meeting on recognizing Communist China draws division with speakers torn between backing full recognition and opposing it. Organizers deem the issue urgent amid alleged aggression and Cold War tensions, while opponents argue for cautious diplomacy and lack of consensus.

Burgoyne Canberra Peace Grouly China Byace Ceaup Ty Feller Irou Mune Reve Hauke Kent Fostig Way AM Alins Cine Canker Pemer Group Tne Corman China Sk Tame

Labour Plans Defence of North Says Dr Evatt

Dr Evatt urged Labour to defend northern Australia and warned the Menzies government had left the country short of aircraft. He spoke at a party meeting criticizing the Curtin era and calling for stronger defense as tensions rose over potential threats to northern Australia.

Labour Defence OF North DR. Evatt Lana’ Haliowed Dorener Trentive Bute Queensland Beshane Cy Hall Hundreta Menzies Fadden Australia Newai Memeien United Hunter Onalen Nmr McBourne RAIL

Watersiders Decide on Campaign Funds for Communists

A Watersiders meeting at Leish Whardt Stadium endorsed a plan to allocate part of the election fund to the Communist Party to back candidates against the Mengins Government. The union backed a levy reduction for stevedoring workers and approved using funds to support pro labor campaigns as part of broader protests.

Aydney Weanesay Hom Watt Slovedarinus Eedaatey Lamisnill

Horticulture Society Annual Meeting Highlights Awards

The Horticulture Society held its annual meeting with the Fawkmee Medal for distinguished service and electing Marthe as president. Officers and council members were announced, including Vice Presidents and secretaries, alongside committees and new membership details.

Fawkmee Te Horti Citra Sociol Tea Macrelary Deenin- Toneat Mendins MN. Marthe Re Thy Bothford J.D. Macfarlane My. le UL Giller Feanow Vicor Wikpatrick Lrews Buagen Autore Messes Duddrell Mesa R Avent Ring. Wright Bevin Clors KW Wek Wek Estar Oleg HL Creighton Brownfeld

Fraser Urges Vote For ACT Candidate Amid Tasmanian Debate

Mr Fraser advocates support for the ACT in the Australian House of Representatives contest. He critiques rival Liberal and Labor positions, cites enrolment data and population comparisons across electorates, and urges voters to back the ACT in the federal election context.

Dias Praner Mira Brevenwon Yarky Howse Sr Rover Pemnet Lhendial

Musical Society May Disband After Vote

The Musical Society faced internal turmoil amid calls to disband. A general meeting approved the move by a narrow margin with debate over future leadership and financial responsibilities noted. Lyne Davns of Times Budin Braddon, ACT, confirmed the formal signature and public notice requirements.

Lain Lane Lyne Davns Times Budinfort Street Braddon A,c.t

Debutantes Presented At Catholic Ball 78 Attend

A Catholic Ball featured 78 debutantes in white gowns. Guests included dignitaries from the Netherlands Embassy and Papal authorities. The event was held in Albart Hall with a ceremonial procession and formal presentations by committee members.

Catholic Ball Albart Ennai Guildford Urey Almikan Curtay Treyethan Mia W. Fahey Matrona Huy Catanter Mie Brophy Mia Anat Winkdeinan Shine Netherlands Wapala Haare Lynch Murisom Riley Ian Rae Mund Meret Guaigeon Margaeet Tree Stan Faycomoran Feta Lewy Soleom Aluming Stalomey Patricix Thy Spicer Sonie Wein Gorin Wink Kink Edward Patercia Marg Kol Ange Suwad

Unions Seek Pay Slips From Interior Departments

The ALT and unions demand pay slips for civil workers, urging the Departments of the Interior and Works to provide detailed wage records. Leaders cite wage discrepancies and seek transparent payroll documentation to verify earnings and deductions for workers in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Interior Ue Department of

Little Girl Receives Guild Birthday Cake at St Pauls

A birthday cake crafted for the St Pauls Guild anniversary was presented to a young girl. The event featured churchwomen, a 60 attendee gathering, and remarks on early Canberra history by A. R. Mallison and other foundation members.

Guild Bt. Pauls Aiglend Goulbare L. G. Mahoney Recine FR. Boden Cannerra Churchwomrn Allver Mra Ube Atteenau A. RM. Mallison Cunning Fort Touts Guild Acton Asuther Mer Goetwin Wien John Eawtlake Kingnton

Second Clergyman Refused Passport

An Anglican clergyman, Rev Father Albert Harry of the Northern Territory, was refused a passport to attend a World Peace Council meeting in Berlin. Rev Alfred Bickle stated the decision reflected government policy denying ministers travel. Dickie, a priest, had no connection with the peace council. The minister said the policy was insulting to churches and that other Australians face similar refusals for international peace conferences.

Fedis Fey Neil Giver World Beace Council Berlin Albert Harry Northern Territory Se Chustrann Australian Peace Council Alfred Bickle Hee Auld sPachver Haley Hall Father Haley Pasaporie

Regency ceremony attended by officials at government house

An official event at Government House featured attendees including Vice-Regal figures and Squadron Leader J. Plochwell. The Sympony Orchestra performed at the Sydney Town Mall as part of the evening program attended by laity and dignitaries.

Westerlay Slim I. Iteceweh Cao Agm Howe Syaney Beowlinney

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