29 Nov 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1954
Page
1
The notice announces a disposal sale by the Works Department for the year with references to city offices and officials. It lists dates and locations for the sale events as part of a municipal inventory reduction effort.
An unclear OCR item presents fragmented text including names and phrases with no coherent article. Readable elements reference personal names and possible locations but lack a discernible event or outcome to summarize into a proper news card.
Severe weather strikes Britain with ships capsizing and towns flooded. Rescue services report seven imprisoned in a lightship wreck while widespread debris flows and tidal surges flood rivers including Medway and Trent. Coastal towns such as Dawlish face damaged rail and seafront properties as emergency crews assess ongoing dangers.
The article reports seven nations support Indonesia in a United Nations discussion over Western New Guinea. It notes Australia and New Guinea as a new reality and mentions opposition from various leaders and observers regarding potential military action and regional responses.
Sydney mourns Sir Frederick Duncan McMaster death at his Casita property in New South Wales. He founded the McMaster Animal Health Laboratory at Sydney University and supported veterans after the war. A wing will be named for his son who died. He donated Merino rams to the State Government valued at £4,000.
Ironworkers vote against arbitration by a wide margin, signaling resistance to settlement terms. The vote count shows a strong union stance with workers opposing the proposed arbitration framework. Further negotiations are anticipated to address residual concerns from members.
Foreign Office spokesman said Japan had no formal offer to open new trade talks. The official noted Japan’s government has not approached or invited any discussions on widening trade relations.
Sunday reports indicate Mr Youhida tendered resignation from Libera Party leadership as Deputy Premier Taketora Ogata poised to succeed him. A planned merger with a rival Conservative Japan Democratic Party would form a new party to address political instability and potential Diet or cabinet challenges.
Several thousand worshippers gathered outside the Vatican Palace as the Pope appeared, pale and weary, flanked by physicians and aides. The scene showed a churchgoing crowd buoyed by a solemn, cautious mood amid ongoing security and public interest.
Fragmentary report states Christine Jorgenmany planned Love at AU Allx in Sydney but tour was congested. Gaby wash is said to appear in Sydney Palladium Theatre with manager Mr Charles Yutog selling yesterday. Theatre manager Mr Harry Wren was paid 2.73 pounds per week and offered 2 percent of the gross.
In a dramatic finish, a player edged Pancho Segura in overtime 6-5 4 ain, with Richa Gonzales noted among the readers. Kenney defeated Max Ron ner by 8-6 6.3, while Dinny Pails is mentioned in the results.
A large blaze gutted four double storey buildings in Kerang Victoria, destroying Hawthorne Bros department store and other shops. Damage estimated near £7,000,000 as residents plus brigades from nearby towns battled the flames for hours. The fire began shortly after 1 2 78 and hindered by wind gusts, firefighters fought to save structures and stock.
Canberra police report a rapid arrest after a car theft incident near MMs iene. Women were apprehended while the Federal Highway case involved a motor vehicle and a £20 payment. a memorial to a motor event is noted in the Canberra curfew November 30.
A four year old girl was attacked with a knife on a footpath outside a beauty salon in Unley yesterday afternoon. She received stitches to a thigh wound and another cut to a finger. The assailant was described to police as a tall fair man. The child was playing nearby when she was approached and attacked. She told officers the man threatened to harm her family before running away.
Saturday’s Canberra incidents involved multiple injuries after a vehicle collision near Braddon and a tram window crash. Responders treated several patients at Canberra Community Hospital, with some listed in serious but stable condition.
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