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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1953

Page

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Soviet Note Signals West-East Talks Strain

A fragmentary Indo-European style report describes Soviet notes in November noting Western powers view Soviet demands as endangering Europe. London sources quote Molotov and Western leaders on possible further talks and steps toward easing tensions while warning of dangers if talks fail.

Allice Westara Etply Lilgana Torday Wo- Veeber J Europe London Molotov

Impeachment Court Hears Salanharat Mayor Case

In a Coronal Court session today, Charles Erwin, former Salanharat Mayor, faced charges after magistrate Beavers ordered him to provide two written reasons for the alleged wrongdoing. Witnesses included Hutchings, a maid Detaut, and Sterling, with testimony about possible accomplice involvement and lack of corroboration from the accomplice.

Tommy Beavers Cmiral Cade Salanharat Charles Erwin T. Ro Moringlop Erwin Erwin Sterling Sting Ag Biroan Eewin Aman Henig Hutchings Mab

Davie Staireape Round Defence Highlighted In Quiet Form

Fragmentary sports note describes Naevus and Rastwrail facing Davie staireape round defence. Ey es dase aid and a strained eye contributed to a tense moment. Observers commented on recent form ahead of selection decisions.

Davie

Death sentence handed to man for fatal shooting at Bale Bird

The Central Criminal Court sentenced a man to death after convicting him of murdering miner Eric Jomer Davies at Bale Bird near Cessnock in May. The accused admitted planning to kill Davies, aiming to prevent him from testifying about the earlier assault.

Suemey Minet Central Criminal Court Ben Ualewan Wiles Spencer Nolan Macecourse Road Campa Havin Friant Eric Jomer Davies Bale Bird Cessnock Svurder Davies Nolan

Molonglo Drowning Mars Birthday Party Tragedy

Francis John Nash a 28 year old from Greenbank Fyshwick drowned in the Mofonglo River before his four children and brother Indaw during a family birthday gathering. Senior Constable Osborne and ambulance teams worked but Nash died at Canberra Hospital after being found in the river around 7 30 pm. Nash was unemployed and staying with Mr G O Gouge near the suburb as his birthday approached.

Molonglo MARS Francis John Nash Greenbank Fyshwick Mofonglo River Indaw L. M. Kemp Rina Wil Kemp Osborne Nash Ato Pm Canberra Irontung Red Als Sm Howe GO. R. Gouge

Truman Defends Against McCarthyism Charge in Nationwide Address

President Truman denounces McCarthyism as a dangerous attack on civil liberty and loyalty. He warns that accusatory politics threaten democracy, urges Americans to support responsible governance and international cooperation despite Cold War tensions.

Soviet Union Truman Ing Communist Conunivice Agric Radeon Mwtron

Communists Struggle With Repatriation Interview Efforts

Reported from FANMINTON on Tuesday details show Communist teams conducting interviews with North Korean and Chinese prisoners ahead of talks. Only a fraction of captives agreed to speak, while many were sent back to compounds after hours of persuasion.

Frith Yacerday Ale Themi Churver

Tornado Panic In Sydney and Melbourne Prison Escape

Fragmented report describes a tornado threat in Sydney with winds near 200 mph and a tense alert. In Melbourne a 28 year old prisoner escaped via a narrow 8 inch gap at Hesleaville Police station, fled for about an hour before capture, while a dogged manhunt followed and a court appearance pending on charges. A separate sale at Geelong attracted record bids for timber goods as authorities reassessed security and patrols after the escape.

Melbourne Hesleaville Douglas Artur

Prime Minister Denies Labor Man Told Him About Red Donation

Reported claim that a Labor MP disclosed a £12,000 donation from the Communist Party to influence a referendum is denied by Prime Minister Menzies. Opposition leaders Evatt and McKellar dispute the allegation while Labor figures urge restraint as Parliament discusses the matter.

Ménaies Nn Ieee Barry Labor Party Communist Party Federal Parliametary Labor Fund Or. Evatt Mensies Petar Tagrbere Wien Bolton

Talking newspaper advertisements in her gun CueHady

Fragmentary OCR text describes talking newspaper advertisements and mentions Mr William Chawe, minister of Peddelte tiuigun, noting early talking ads in magazines and electrical media. It implies ads that could be read on a page and then played on a home record player, reflecting innovation in advertising.

Willian Chawe Peddete Tiuigun Tatitudion Eleetrical

Minister Predicts New Era With Forced Unionism

The report outlines a parliamentary clash over compulsory unionism with references to government ministers and opposition members. It notes debates on liberty of work, conscientious belief, and the potential referendum to seek public input, signaling a charged political moment in New South Wales.

Jame Wis Rome Lande Wr. Freatt Nsw

Jap Pearl Fleet Returns Home From Australian Waters

The Japan fleet has left Australian waters and returned home. Minister for Commerce Me. McKiwan said no new application had been received to fish in Australian waters. No official confirmation of Tokyo reports of a Japanese delegation to resume negotiations was provided.

Meunles Labor Berry Mir Monkie Miniter McKiwan McEwan Tokyo Australia

Sit-Down Strike by Trabert and Rose in Davis Cup Row

American star Tony Trabert and Australian Mervyn Rose staged a sit down strike against an umpire after calls favored Rose. The dispute centered on overruled decisions and a recalled point, with players contesting umpire rulings during the match.

Trabert Tony Trabert Mervyn Rose They Am S Rose

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