05 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
1
From Sydney reports Premier Galil indicated automatic basic wage increases in New South Wales would likely take effect with the next adjustment on November 1. Legislation to modify arbitration and establish state wage ties was approved, with details on implemention to follow in coming fortnight.
A cautious bulletin describes President Eisenhower still in danger period four days from doctors' assessment. He suffered a heart attack on September 24 and remains under careful watch as stability improves with no complications.
The article reports behind the scenes efforts to ease tensions after France boycotted in the UN General Assembly debate on Algeria. Diplomats warn the delay could weaken the UN Charter, with Britain and others urging restraint while France argues Algeria is part of France.
The report notes possible steps to address the contested Senate seat. Mr Ine Wrawer invites scrutiny, while Mr Mewes promises discussion with Fras to align on next moves. Concerns focus on constitutional feasibility and timely resolution.
The interior minister officially launches the Canberra Motel project aimed at boosting travel accommodation. Kent Hughes receives a commemorative silver spade as guests view a model of the planned motor hotel to be built near the highway, expected to house about 120 guests.
Clive Evatt is summoned to explain conduct before the party as he previously voted against the government on regulation. The executive meeting condemns Evatt's actions as disloyalty to the party and orders a formal inquiry tomorrow. The party committee will hear his explanation regarding the four votes.
Reported in Buenos Aires that around twenty army generals under deposed dictator Juan Peron have been arrested. The move aims to prevent any comeback and to retire officers who served the prior regime.
The production quota for table margarine in Australia was raised from 2,500 to 6,000 tons year long. The measure, approved by the Cabinet and a parliamentary committee, aims to boost supply for Australia and parts of Queensland and South Austria with a national consumption quota set at 11,000 tons.
A Peruvi an airliner crashed into a Andean mountain during heavy rain on Sunday. Of about 90 aboard, nine are killed and most of the injured are reported in good condition. only one passenger survived with minor injuries.
New York dispatch reports Indonesias nationalist parties well ahead as votes counted. The Nationalists, aligned with Moslems and other groups, seek a majority in the 260-seat parliament, with Masjumi led by Mohammed Matar said to be struggling to form a working coalition.
A scrambled, uncertain article fragment discusses the prime minister considering an early election and references past election years. Kent Hughes and an opposition whip question involvement with a Commonwealth Elections Office action, while unnamed officials deny instigation.
In Los Angeles on Tuesday promoter Kramer claimed Tony Traubert, Ke Homewall, and Lewin Head would soon sign to play for his team. He said contracts exist and lawyers were reviewing terms.
The Assembly voted 16 to 1 to include the West New Guinea issue on the UN agenda despite warnings of interference. Dutch and Indonesian officials urged caution while several nations supported inclusion, arguing it would affect regional relations and future cooperation.
The event reports Whitehead declared winner after a lengthy hearing at the Lieboroien Light Car Club. He drove a Volkswagen with 21 points, Maddie Perkins placed second with 27, and Bartier and Veroni supported protests. An appeal by S. W. Moker (Queensland) followed, with provisional results and point adjustments recorded.
The Australian and Indonesian regions host a new ambassador pair as Dr FH Tirtawirwta arrives to replace Dr Tumati in Canberra. Discussions focus on cultural exchanges and regional ties with Tadgnenta populations noted and Indo-Pacific relations described as neighborly.
A string of jumbled notes from various reports mentions fashion in London while contrasting events in Sweden and Montreal. It references public figures, design shows, and vague occurrences with intermittent names and places, all presented as detached fragments.
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