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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1954
Page
2
A funeral service is reported to have taken place after a ceremony for the Carnerya Sannerpa Funeral Dineewors APDAL Queantreye in London and Paris connected churches. Details are sparse due to damaged text.
The wife and family of the late Rolynd George Duthie extend thanks to all kind friends and relatives for support and condolences. Acknowledgments mention A. C. McKay and Deer Veterinary Sui and Physician VenIHEr LIRCLA SORRAE for assistance.
Melbourne transportation tensions mount as Labour mobility factions clash over control in West Melbourne. A heated meeting drew unions and municipal leaders amid calls for reform and policing concerns. The dispute centers on bus operations, contractor decisions, and staffing issues, with protesters urging clear authority and accountability.
A report cites Mr B Re Bladwoos of Rupher Australia announcing a new puncture proof tyre. The plan targets intrate road use and online sales. the tyre would be offered at a standard price, with trials and testing outlined by the managing director.
The bulletin notes temperatures around 76 to 80 degrees with variable winds from calm to northwest at times. It describes warm, fine, and settled conditions with developing cold fronts and cooler northerlies later. Winds range from calm to moderate, with some shifts to southerly and west-northwest later in the period.
The French National Assembly is recalled to vote on the London Agreement as Premier Mendes-France seeks support amid Western European defence plans. A French approval is pivotal for Europe with potential consequences for German sovereignty and Western confidence in France.
City records show more than 5 000 visitors flocked into Parliament House and nearby streets as winter storms disrupted travel. Roads clogged and night shelters filled while authorities urged calm as crowds shuffled through the capital seeking shelter and updates.
Senator Neil O'Sullivan questioned Britain's wheat buying as Australia faces import controls. He urged more Australian imports while warning against speculative purchases and emphasizing a favorable balance with continental trade. He spoke in London ahead of Commonwealth meetings and Geneva tariff discussions.
A boy in Melbourne aids a wounded man from Candur Walon and lends hospital fare money. The grateful Digger repays with paperwork and surprise gifts as reporters note the act amid city chatter and local charity.
A passenger on a Chicago to Cleveland flight was nearly pulled from the aircraft at 200 mph when a belt snagged him near an emergency hatch. The man was held by his wrists long enough for others to pull him back inside as he clung to the hatch edge with one hand. A rescue crew secured him and the craft landed safely.
In London Monday, Senator Knowland criticized Prime Minister Attlee over strategy toward Hong Kong. He warned the Crown Colony could be handed to Communist China, accusing Attlee of weakness and appeasement.
Frantic pursuit in Garberton ends when a man who just became a father dies in a fatal exchange of gunfire. Police report a violent confrontation between two suspects and a victim, with both sides firing ten shots at close range.
Sources say Japan is likely to join the Colombo Plan, with Indonesia as the sole holdout. Australian Foreign Minister Caswell leads deliberations as Britain, the United States, New Zealand and others participate. The talks focus on aiding poverty reduction and development in Asia and the Pacific through economic aid and technical advice.
The article highlights a 12-year-old aboriginal boy winning the champion of champions award at a primary school athletic association event. He led in high jump with an equal record, claimed the 100-yard sprint in record time, and his brother Victor helped their relay team defeat rivals at the carnival in Wollongong.
Dr. Wilson, a noted scientist tied to the university and major accelerator projects, collapsed after medical treatment and died yesterday evening. He contributed to early cyclotron work at Birmingham and the National University, and advised on atomic energy projects in the United States and Australia. He is survived by his wife and three young sons.
Report of Labour Day events notes censorship and slogans from a procession led by unionists. Mention of Waterside Workers Federation, unions, and a procession head astride by officials including Premier and Cardinal Gilroy. Describes a mass at St Mary's and attendance by government ministers.
In New York on Monday Eadie paid the Gowin Baat Ania Treaty Animation. Prince Wan Waith the rein.
A Brindabella resident reports yabbiie remains found at the base of a post on Tre Mountain near watercourses. The discovery, involving more than 4200 yabbiie, prompted inquiries by local officials and workers, with details of the site and possible causes still under investigation.
Bishop Young delivered a sermon at the second focus of const itiations in Forrest, urging workers and citizens to accept personal responsibility for producing goods. He warned that slacking and abuse of words like liberty and authority threaten the modern mind and called for grace of God to guide society.
In a strained confession Mrs Cralaine describes a plan to place several children for adoption after a troubled past. Mr Cralla vows to block any adoption papers despite the couple facing years of hardship. They recall meeting as children and returning from England seven years ago amid ongoing domestic tension.
Ingrid Bergman denies awareness of a drug orgy scandal linked to Italy's movie circles. She and husband Roberto Rossellini faced summons with Bergman saying she met Piccioni in a hotel bar in Amalfi but did not converse further.
The Ashton circus announces a four three night run at Resid LovDIE in Canberra starting construction day. It reports a record 100000 attendance in Adelaide and features the Ashton family, Lorraine Ashton, and acts including Captain Bchults and the Kalean Wexiers in a well balanced program.
The article lists broad public service sectors and agencies with noted employment changes. It names departments such as the TACG, Interior, Labour, National Development, and the Public Service Board, plus military and defense divisions, indicating a government-wide employment increase across multiple branches. It cites figures like 3402 and 319 within regions and mentions training schools and transport, meteorological, and information units as part of the expanded workforce.
A reported submarine incident near Manus Island involves a Royal Australian Navy unit in an operation described as the opening phase of a broader sequence. The task force reportedly moved to the area about 100 miles south of Manus Island, with ships and aircraft positioned to project strength and deter potential provocation.
Fragmentary text notes optimistic signals for helicopter industry driven by aviation authorities and international cooperation. Mentions Turkey and Peru contexts and unnamed officials discussing future prospects and policy directions.
Local athletes compete in a crowded meet at a seaside arena, sparking talk of upcoming events. Officials note the strong field and anticipate future breakthroughs as runners and jumpers push for qualification standards.
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