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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 19, 1953

Page

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Candidates To Fight Gwydir By election Outcome Expected

Candidates to contest the Gwydir by election are set to gather in Canberra for the campaign night. Senior ministers including the Prime Minister will address supporters as the party lines are drawn. The by election tests policy support ahead of national votes.

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Unclear OCR fragment on Australian political campaign details

Fragmentary notes describe Liberal and Labor party dynamics in New South Wales and federal contests. Mentions Prime Minister, leaders, and campaign threats, with references to candidates, constituencies, and party strategy amid a disputed elective process.

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Americans Abandon Hope of Four Foreign Ministers Meeting

Washington officials expect a Bermuda Big Three gathering with Eisenhower Churchill and Laniel shaping postwar Soviet policy. They acknowledge Churchill’s pledge to push a Four power meeting with Moscow, while noting efforts to keep negotiations focused on concrete issues and a possible July conference.

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Australian Blue Ensign Sails Into National Flag Debate

The government in Parliament announced plans to introduce legislation to adopt the Blue Ensign as a national flag for Australia. The aim is to fly the Blue Ensign on occasions of national importance, while the current Red Ensign remains in use on ships and by merchants.

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Royal appointments and city water restrictions in brief

In brief, Britain’s noted composer Arthur Blin is named Master of Usen Mune in a ceremony alongside Arnold Bax. Sydney faces a one week ban on garden sprinklers amid a water bond crisis. A refugee arrives in New York seeking safety from Communist Algeria. Reports detail gunboat movements near Hong Kong and a Strasbourg fire restricting access to key munitions. An international court awards a ruling affecting Britain and a notable case near Landon concludes with a verdict.

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Nationalist China Cabinet Resigns En Masse in Taipei

Taipei reports reveal Generalissimo’s cabinet has resigned. Sources note speculation of a major policy shift ahead, with no official comment from high ranking officials. The upheaval follows persistent calls for reform and potential changes in leadership strategy.

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Government Refuses City Council Commission Motion

The Leader introduced a motion to postpone municipal elections for 12 months and establish a Civic Commission to oversee administration, investigate potential corruption, and take over governing duties during postponement. Premier Cahill argued the plan aimed to discredit the government. He listed convictions against several individuals.

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New Latinceston air service to Sydney announced

A new Latinceston route will start service direct to Sydney with trains Australia Airtines. The timetable shows two AM departures weekly from Latinceston and return from Sydney on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fares include 13 pounds 18 shillings 6 pence with added frequency for the Sydney Motuart route.

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Taxi Company Discusses Bribery Case and Redevelopment Plan

A troubled taxi firm faced council scrutiny over an alleged £800 bribery offer linked to city approvals. Directors debated demolishing a street-site garage for a modern facility, fearing substantial costs and legal exposure. The board pledged to cooperate with police inquiries while considering related redevelopment strategies.

Labor Seeks to Redraft Medical Scheme Reform

An Australia Labor plan outlines a broad redesign of the national health scheme aimed at stabilizing medical costs and ensuring benefits cover patients’ doctor visits. The proposal includes affordability targets for hospital and medical services, with emphasis on patient protection and reduced variability in benefits.

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RAF men risked lives to test radio activity at Woomera

A distorted report describes three RAF officers flying through a radioactive cloud near Woomera. The account details the aircraft passing the cloud, exposure to radiation, and the crew's brief, hazardous experience as explained at a recent Canberra press conference.

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