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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1954
Page
4
A compact survey cites record lows in strikes and an all time high in a Pacific Savings Bank, plus defenses, development funding, National Health Scheme, free life saving drugs, and the First Child Endowment. It flags de socialisation action, prestige restoration abroad, expanded loan works, migrant intake, and public scandals amid rationing and control efforts.
A second volcanic eruption occurs in New Guinea as Mount Longhe on New Britain vents smoke reached about 300 feet high. The report notes a native population nearby, a sporadic sulfur smell, and no casualties. The account mirrors rapid, shaky details from the first eruption.
Police and detectives uncover a suspected doping gang linked to the Derby set for June 6. Investigators say the operation operated in England for years, exposed when a Yorkshire stableboy handed dope powder to officers. The gang allegedly paid stableboys to administer the drugs to horses, with a warehouse trainer reporting two stableboys had been handling the plan for about a year under the gang’s instructions.
Amalic plans weekend route amendments to ease church travel. Buses will run along Limesto Avenue Cowper Street Fayeaun Street Campbell Street to St Patrick Church AM Saints Church and the Church at Chest. Minor bay service changes affect Bt Sobsa Church. Interior official says no major alterations were under review.
Police believe a carefully planned mail robbery at Katoomba railway station netted around £90,000. Investigators say the same criminal group is linked to other robberies totaling about £80,000 in the last 16 months, with a white van and coded calls cited as part of the operation.
A Perth report states a school will open a student insurance program to help parents. The notice mentions July 1 on the calendar and references a state hire agreement.
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