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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1954
Page
1
Dr Evatt analyzes the election result as a rebuke of governing parties while Labour gains and a Labor led coalition appears likely to form a minority government. Casey notes no dramatic surprises and calls the return of stable government a relief for Australia.
A fragmentary account describes Mr Molotov planning a surprise flight to Moscow then Geneva conference duties. The dispatch notes prior warning to authorities, airport security responses, and a Russian delegation tie to the Geneva talks with a first leg to East Berlin.
Fragmentary report outlines post election shifts across Australian states with Liberal Country Party and Labour struggles. It notes ministers retained seats, pockets of Labour gains, and expected counts from postal votes shaping final majorities, including in Wannon, Pawkner, and Dawson.
The Vatican proclaims Pope Pius X a saint, describing him as the peasant pope of the era. He is cited as Vicar of Christ, with references to his humble background and public watch from St Peter's Square during his pontificate.
Reports claim a stalemate in London on disarmament, with Soviet Union and allies cited by Pravda. Attendees from Russia, France, Canada and Britain were said to be urged toward unified plans for atomic and conventional weapons limits amid ongoing tensions.
New York dispatch reports officials welcomed Mr. Menzies victory in the Atte ealing elections. Washington officials felt some Lenxies government may have earned leverage for potential American negotiations on a proposed pac South East Asia.
Figures show W K Dean leading 21 282 to 20 819 by 418 in a district with Tapp and Opperman strength noted. Dedman trails by 235 in 1949, 198 in 1901, while Griffiths in Queensland faces a tight count. Government supporters claim caution though Berry lags about 687 with 6 000 votes remaining. Labor gains in New South Wales cities appear, with Victoria strong and Queensland expected naval voters. Major Majins leads headcount. Makin, a former Navy minister, trails in Sturt as counting continues.
Doug Bachli rose from Canberra cabins to become a top Australian amateur golfer. He trained under Petterson at Royal Canberra, won the ACT amateur title in 1947 and 1948, the Australian and Queensland championships, and the Victorian title three times. He excelled as an athlete in school, playing national football and setting swimming backstroke records at the Canberra pool.
A Canberra election count shows Mr J Fraser securing a solid lead over rivals including Mrs Stevenson and Mr Cusack. Final tally reported 18,572 votes with 14,550 eligible voters. Fraser’s margin and deposits discussed, with informal votes totaling 108. Wide turnout at City polling stations and Jervis Bay noted, alongside post-election thanks from Fraser and Labour supporters.
Mia Diape Leather, 22, from Birmingham University, clocked 4 inner 39.8 seconds to win the mile at the Birmingham Audlande women's athletics championship. The performance follows Roger Bannister's 3 minutes 50.4 seconds in Oxford nine days earlier.
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