26 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
1
The Premier, amid heated exchanges, champions a Prohibition Act related measure before the City Council. Opposition accuses government of secrecy and political manipulation as a Royal Commission potential arises.
Police allege a large wool theft racket involving dozens of wool bales valued at thousands of pounds. Charged are Paul Mullogh and others at multiple addresses in Roseville Vaucluse Denham and Bondi with receiving or stealing hundreds of bales valued at up to 80 000 pounds according to a police prosecutor.
An Australian Air Force crash near Malta and Ballas results in three fatalities among the crew. Officials from the Wing and Flying Establishment are investigating the incident as search efforts continue and the wreckage is examined at the scene.
Readable fragments describe a grand Kingston welcome for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The route from Montero Bay Town to Kingston is lined with arches and crowds of about 108000 people. The Queen will tour in a ship and car procession with dignitaries and public gallery remarks.
Reports say circus workers faced charges following a tiger escape from its cage. A seven year old girl was found with the animal licking her face, prompting police to secure the cage as the men await arraignment in Centred.
A royal procession yesterday featured the Duke and Duchess with high officials visiting key sites. Attendees included Sir Arthur and a Colonial Secretariat deputy, with members of the Royal Victorian Order in attendance.
An official notice details plans to enlarge the Tariff Board and increase its capacity to review and set duties. The expansion aims to streamline rate decisions and improve oversight of tariff administration during the coming term.
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