20 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1953
Page
1
The NSW Legislative Assembly session features heated exchange over unionism with disruptions as Mr Robson and Mr Bruxner clash and points of order are raised. Speakers accuse others of bias, while ministers defend policy and discuss compulsory union membership and human rights concerns.
The article reports a double homicide in which Thors.-Farmer Doin Harting, 65, and his wife Phoebe, 04, were killed by unknown assailants, with authorities naming a relative as charged in the case. Funeral arrangements and contemporaneous political and economic notes from the same brief item are included.
A fragmentary dispatch from an overseas correspondent discusses Indonesia’s role with the Big Three in shaping the Pacific crisis. It notes Churchill’s aims for a peaceful system with the Communist world and cites U.S. officials Dulles and Nixon in context of postwar alignments.
Prime Minister Signor Pella urges cautious path to resolving Trieste disputes with Yugoslavia and other powers. Italy seeks a united approach with Anglo American aims while keeping the matter sensitive and under careful discussion.
A government review of the petrol tariff was announced, with the Treasury Board set to assess the proposed 10 percent expansion project details. The plan includes a total capital expenditure of several million and hinges on regulatory approval before changes can take effect.
Fragmented passage describes violent confrontation and pursuit on a farm amid heavy rain. It mentions Mau Mau elements, a local emergency committee member, and attempts to chase intruders. The text is garbled with many misspellings and missing context, preventing clear identification of event, location, or outcomes.
Fragmented report notes cautious optimism for Korean peace prospects this year. Statements in the House reference hopefulness over UN proposals and diplomatic steps, with unclear specifics and partial quotes from officials.
The Parlimentary Public Works Committee faced an impasse after rushing appointments following the death of Chairman A. McDonald. A proposed bill by Senator Mebesy would let the committee elect a chairman or vice chairman as needed and grant retrospective authority for the new chair to act from the day after McDonald’s death.
In 1962 the Le Cly Chunell in Getover faced council rejection when the Local Government minister and aldermen debated a planning application by an association linked to a river authorities group. Investigations were called as two anonymous officials claimed the uproar followed the permit denial and potential misuse of premises on Mirhedral Street City.
The Minister denied Koane’s claims presented in Parliament by the Opposition. He argued Ward’s charges about telephone tapping and covert conversations were unsubstantiated and stressed the need for a full, thorough security inquiry into the matter.
Reports say Chiang Kai shek faced a shakeup as rumors claimed the entire Nationalist Cabinet resigned over foreign policy disputes. Shen Chang Mueng cited a temporary hold as Dr Wang Shih, Premier Chen Chang, George Yeh, and others reportedly stepped down amid political conflict.
A Catholic weekly reports on views toward a proposed compulsory unionism law. It notes the Church would not declare support or sin for mandatory unions and voices concern that Catholics should not be forced to endorse labor measures.
An incident at a royal gathering interrupted by Dr Soper, who blocked the crowd with remarks about Queen and royal family attendees. The scene included supporters and onlookers, with mentions of Methodists and lingering loyalties as the crowd cried for praise.
Former mayor Edward Charles Urwin Laichhart faced a £400 penalty after a second bribery case. Details describe alleged solicitations, penalties, and prior charges, with references to related figures and the coercive context in Vulcanite Pry.
A partial, garbled OCR note references a person named Roney and an order to join the army after a ground incident last Friday night. The text is severely jumbled, but suggests a wartime context and an imminent enlistment.
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