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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1954

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Double Honour For Peace Officer In Notable Award

A garbled report describes a peace officer named Wintie awarded by royal recognition for service, with references to a 1947 Governor General award and Queen’s Award. It mentions a carrier blast incident and a Congression investigation, plus remarks about awards and honour. Names are unclear due to OCR errors.

Wintie Churer Matter Wells Quen Sxe Gieorge VI Winkie Balleves Pe Dunhye Tata Jeet Belie

Explosion Cripples Bennington Navy Carrier Crew Recount

Witness accounts detail a devastating explosion aboard the USS Bennington during training near Newport Rhode Island. Survivors describe fire, collapsing quarters, and a chaotic deployment as officers and sailors tried to aid the wounded and recover bodies amid smoldering wreckage.

Labour Has Only Positive Policy Says Dr Evatt

Dr Evatt declares Labour's platform positive and proactive with plans for expansion and development across the country. The speech highlights engagement with policy initiatives, growth aims, and electoral rhetoric while outlining a broad program to address social and economic needs.

Labour DR. Evatt

Man Killed When Motor Car Ploughs Into Crow

A fatal motor car accident occurred when a vehicle struck a crowd. The incident took place on Chipied Street in Kes Po and involved bystanders. Police investigations and witness reports are underway to determine the circumstances and identify any outstanding details.

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Surveys Point to Swing Toward Labour in Election Outlook

An OCR fragment discusses surveys showing a Labour swing, the potential impact of Live Wing and Tabone, and broad commentary on Australian political trends including past upsets in 1931 1843 and 1948. It traces party dynamics and regional contest outlook in Queensland New South Wales Western Australia and Victoria, with mention of specific seats and figures.

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Labour Leader Declares No Need for Royal Commissioners

Melbourne brief reports Deputy Opposition Leader Calwell stating a Labour Government on Saturday would not require three Royal Commissioners to guide policy on Communism. He pledged not to prosecute any innocent, while promising action against any guilty in the country.

Melbourne Calwel

New Moves for Truce Talks at Geneva in Geneva

Representatives of opposing high commands in Indo are to meet in Geneva next week to discuss ceasefire terms and force regrouping as rebels press toward Hanoi. Rebels clash around Hanoi as French forces fight to hold the Red River Delta and Phu Ly.

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Queen Victoria’s Damaged Atatur Blows From Event

A garbled report notes Queen Vichita’s Matwe being damaged at an event. The incident involved a blower and gear malfunction. Ted arm and Crhsles Blown ait at Meehall yons caused extensive damage.

Qreen Victoria Georgetawn Thurby Queen Vichita Lenin Ted

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