15 Nov 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1954
Page
1
The piece details fellowships and honors within the Literary Fund, naming several recipients and noting the prestige attached to the awards. It underscores the value of literary mentorship and support for emerging writers, with emphasis on local contributors and community impact.
A fragmented report notes schoolboys killing a four foot snake with an unspecified weapon amid chaotic details. The piece mentions locations and names in a garbled account, leaving the core incident and actors only loosely identifiable.
A garbled historic notice hints at looming drought era concerns, warnings about water supply sufficiency, and disruptions to gardening and daily life. Officials discuss rainfall patterns, irrigation needs, and possible public advisories as communities brace for drier conditions.
The referendum results show a narrow margin, with estimates suggesting a majority favoring mandatory closing, while urban areas and industrial regions differed in voting patterns. Turnout appears high but overall apathy marked by the campaign is noted as the quietest in the state’s history.
Report notes a regional turnout surge in New South Wales referendums with early results showing shifts. In Goulburn and nearby districts voters supported existing laws while areas like Burraminele recorded rising totals, with figures cited for Windy T and other precincts. Counts show about 118,578 voters in the region with varying approval levels.
A 1 9 year old shopkeeper Samuel Michavin tackled an armed intruder at a Melbourne street shop. In the struggle the gun fired, wounding the intruder in the stomach and Michaels in the arm. Three men outside rushed in, dragged the injured man to a taxi, and took him to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Mr Inigo Jones, long range weather forecaster, dies at his home near Crohamburst 8 miles north of Brisbane. He was 41 by some reports and collapsed from a heart attack yesterday afternoon. Funeral services are set for 3 PM at Pem phester Angliesa Church. He will be buried near the observatory where he began controversial observations two years ago. Jones claimed his weather predictions tied to planetary magnetism and sunspot activity. He is survived by a widow and three daughters.
A wartime report describes Chinese Communist forces sinking a Nationalist destroyer near Quemoy island group, with details on torpedoes and shelling from ships in the Taiwan Strait area. The piece notes ongoing naval actions, casualties, and strategic tensions between the two sides amid broader confrontations.
Emergency meeting announced the removal of President Naguil. A spokesman said the counsels considered Naguib's removal imperative after a clash with the Mosier Brotherhood. Four Brotherhood members were killed in an apartment raid where a spokesman noted a plan to take Naguib home under heavy police escort.
Mrs Stevenson is injured and unable to attend the Advisory Council meeting this month. Her nomination of Mr George ONeill to act in her place is noted. If illness continues, Mr W F Thompson will convene an Electorate Council to appoint an interim member, with Mr D Veil as the second Liberal candidate from the last election in reserve.
Good progress was made on wage parity in ACT awards for metal and building trades. Mr ML Kelly, chair of the conference, announced agreement on principles to be applied and said the partition commission in Canberra would oversee new rates. The conference adjourned to November 29 with plans to draft further figures. A public servant may face a 5 million annual impact in the fourth division, and officials could gain 4 to 208 net. full formula costed at 10,100.00 though not likely to apply. The chairman noted definite statements suggesting the formula may not be the proper method, leaving the path to the Arbitrator or an Rourk review.
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