Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

1

French Bombers Strive to Deny Hanoi to Rebels

Round the clock Vietminh gains threaten Hanoi as French fighter-bombers pound rebel forces between Phu Ly and Nam Dinh. High Command cites 400,000 Vietminh troops and strategic highways as the focus of intensified air attacks. Lines indicate plans to defend three northern border areas while regrouping units for renewed resistance.

Phu Ly Hanoi Nam Dinh Phu Lys Preah Union Tado-China Grap Giap Dien Bien Phu

Menzies says Evatt opposed every step against Communists

In Hamilton, Monday, Prime Minister Menzies charged that Dr Evatt and the Labour leader opposed every step against communists. He claimed the government had acted lawfully and would not work with the present government. The report references past relations and employment but the main assertion centers on Evatt's opposition to anti-Communist measures and Labour resistance.

Menzies DR. Evatt Labour Party New Kyo Ve. Menzies Malco Fiat Pasaiien Np Morizion Petsatanin Pavistuel 9 Rarhorn Westarn Ieuin GA Company Hia Wong

Melbourne Jewelry Thefts Spur Nighttime Raids

A string of nocturnal raids hit Melbourne jewelers with several hundred pounds worth of cameras and other goods stolen. Thieves shattered shop windows in Prahran and Moorabbin areas, fleeing in cars as police investigate, while authorities warn of a coordinated wave of burglaries across inner suburbs and potential links to broader criminal networks.

Amaamunresus Anil

Ambiguous War News and Diplomatic Hints From Geneva

A fragmentary report notes foreign minister statements and American reactions to Indo China hostilities. Observers suggest the United States hopes Communist China might be dissuaded from escalation as Geneva talks falter and a limited action plan in Southeast Asia is contemplated.

Beikain China Ania Geneva

Expedition for North Labrador Reveals Ancient Wreath Sheet

A rough text fragment describes a United States Canada expedition in Washington and Labrador areas. It mentions an ancient wreath sheet covering the region and aims to study theoretical origins and effects, suggesting a discovery related to a crust or layer up to 3000 years old.

North Labrador Washington United States

Reds massing jets at base near Formosa

Formosa area reports indicate Communists massing Soviet supplied MIG aircraft at a new air base. The report notes upgraded jets with large bombers and intelligence from Soviet advisers recently arriving at a northern mainland base.

Formosa Communiat China Foren Ministry of the Interior saJree Aid Kame Pource Womanunist Soviet Union Fukien Formiovan Strait MILG Klenow Dig. Cormumumiat Ninghsien Cheliaing

West Faces Prospect Of Failure At Geneva

In Geneva talks the Western bloc weighs a risky path amid disputes over Laos Cambodia and Vietnam. Delegates consider Molotovs five principles and possible regroupment of forces as U S plans for French aid and a potential American commander loom. The outcome hinges on whether the nine-nation talks shift from Indo-China to broader strategy or drift into renewed combat.

Wan Mateday Latae Cambodia Laos Cambost Traum Vietnam Tno Wllie Ninger Dele Atime Ti Savin Union Ohara Paris Geneva United State Meyer Berminad

Western military talks on Indo China expected to begin soon

Wellington and Sidney Holland comment on Washington disclosure of impending high level talks. NZ Prime Minister urges non commitment while supporting study to aid security planning in Southeast Asia. Washington reports say the US seeks a decision on whether the Indo China war threatens world security.

Asia Australia Pendent Eidoshyn Red River Delt Indo-China Waal United States South Washington She allHainy Leiter United Press Wistington Unites States Wellington Stonday Sidney Holland New Zealand South East Asia Salhabaat Aula South-East Asia

Two badly burned by crackers in Sydney incident

A firecracker explosion at a Sydney address injured two boys who were admitted to St George Hospital with severe burns. The incident occurred on Foch Avenue, Bofteren, with minor injuries reported for others. authorities note the event followed a cracker being tossed into a pocket.

Canberra Kenedy and Cunningham Streets Kingston Guy J. R. Gill John Denton Abn Dunn Lamlira Ann Fleming Sidney Munny Amiliot Turin Kevin Zettinger Alesindria Lan Pern Foch Avenue Bofteren St George Hospital Douging Mack Bireet Dee Manly Sydney Mira

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. N.L. Hopkins J. Campbell Duntroon Royal Miltary College Corps of Star Cadets Gener Duntroon Campbell Witl Hopkins Omi Ue Tong Bia Latak Heather Joe NBM Haring Anton Kurt Guam Vietminh Funng Lan Tada Una Ely i Jnde Ihiihe Ansaiater Alapatiis Andria Ney Aeverin Uipionte Pico Sintnnn Melbourne Gideon West Cimene Witten Westermanton Jwomas Korea Molotov Britain United Rollita William United Nations America Lanie M. Laniel Thuiland Philippe Mie Seein Yeur Tado-Chinn France Benen Roduce Geneys Delief Court Rilania Monarh Govermey Herman Talmadge
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication