05 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1953
Page
1
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Five people died in weekend road accidents in Melbourne area as wet wheels and slippery roads contributed to fatal crashes. Among the victims were James Cathercote, 18, of Anpendale, and other unnamed young drivers, with several incidents occurring Saturday night.
Aumray renewing CBE DSO has been appointed Officer Commanding the Australia fleet, succeeding Rear-Admiral J. W. M. Eaton on loan from the Royal Navy since October 1961. The minister announced the appointment as Samra retires to Imperial College London. He will arrive in Sydney on August 18. the Rear Admiral will serve until 1992. Dowling promoted to Rear Admiral on July 8, previously Second Naval Member of the Australian Commonwealth Naval Board.
A raaxler from Tharwa facing charges after an incident near the Australian War Memorial in Canberra yesterday. Police reported the suspect was arrowed by responding officers while driving a motor vehicle, with the event triggering detentions and ongoing investigations in the Poring area.
The Australian airmen Gates and Swain survived a crash landing in West Burma while en route to London for the air race. Both were slightly injured but to be evacuated by RAAF from Brat Ngat to Malaya tomorrow. Reports say they had reached an island in the Andaman Group prior to the incident amid stormy weather.
Thousands flocked to Canberra during the holiday weekend with visitors seeking accommodation at the Canberra Police Station and help desks. Crowds gathered along Northbourne Avenue and at Civic Centre, while many headed to Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. Nearby towns like Goulburn Queanbeyan and Cogman offered lodging as groups toured sites including the tennis championships and the Roman Catholic Rosary Crusade.
A crowd of about 1000 gathered at Alrite Oval to hear Father Peyton, known for promoting the Rosary across four continents, as he tours the United States. The visit highlights his rise as a dominant media figure after securing high-profile financial backing, appealing to American families to pray the Rosary daily.
The US Navy FAD Shyray reportedly set a world speed record of 7834 miles per hour, surpassing the British mark of 737.3 mph. Lieut-Commander Lamer Verdin piloted the nine-ton aircraft, with four tests at Libya’s distance under 90.5 degree heat, facing intense drag and aiming to exceed the wartime barrier.
Arthur Senr aged 11, a retired railway workshop worker, wins ALP pre selection for the Kahibah by election on October 8. He will be the Labor candidate following the former minister for Armidale’s retirement. The Sunday night vote solidifies his position ahead of the city’s local by election.
The report shows road user fatalities fell by 108 in the year ending June 1 1953, a ten percent drop from the prior year. Transport Minister Senator McLeay cited gains across most states, with declines listed for New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia Tasmania and others, totaling 852 deaths.
Reports from Australia describe a planned test of a firing mechanism near Woomera linked to a nuclear device. The operation, reportedly not to showcase power but to test the new mechanism, involves major blasts and possible follow-up shots within weeks weather permitting. British scientists and officials are said to be present, with hundreds of miles of distance from the site.
The Italian Ministry of Defence announced last night that it had smashed a spy ring in the industrial city of Turin. Police arrested several Italians alleged to have worked for an unnamed foreign power since and were charged with collecting information on military movements and promotions with intent to assist that power.
Normen McKennie of Sydney survived a windscreen blowout when a utility truck overturned on Thirwih Flat Saturday night. He suffered facial injuries and shock, taken to Canberra Hospital for treatment. Banmine Mususino of Capital Mill Hospital sustained arm abrasions after a separate crash. Police reported a motorcyclist died at the Brickyard after the incident.
In Melbourne South and Port Melbourne areas a lightning bolt knocked out overhead power lines causing explosions and fires. Fire brigades battled blazes as homes and shops plunged into darkness. Repairs began within an hour with widespread outages reported along Ford and Kindbrody Streets.
Melbourne report recalls a dramatic incident 27 miles from Omeo where a diesel semi-trailer hit the waterlogged bank and plunged 130 feet into the West River. Two sailors rescued, Noel's father Leslie Leonard saved after hours of search and a perilous climb to the roadway with the injured man. A farmer later found the damaged vehicle remains on the road.
Anglers lined Cotter with Trout Fishing slow but steady. Mr Siggim reportedly caught 2 1/4 lb trout. many planned overnight camping as tents and arrangements were unsettled, with hault unclear until late today or Tuesday.
Sunday clash at the university saw five students and three police wounded as police and soldiers moved to disperse protesters demanding a longer break. Tear gas and opened fire left serious head injuries, with two students and one policeman among the injured.
In Melbourne a house fire left an elderly inn occupant dead. police found the body in the kitchen near a stove after the blaze. The cause remains undetermined as investigators assess the tragic scene.
Drs J Cummins of Dooney Street Braddon was admitted Saturday with a fractured forearm after a car in which she was a passenger struck near her home. The driver Charles Alexander of Art Strio and another occupant escaped injury. The condition is satisfactory.
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