14 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1953
Page
1
Reported ceremony invites Servicemen relatives to attend the unveiling of a memorial in New Guinea military cemeteries. Governor and Marshal Bie William Bure expected to unveil crates of sacrifice as Mrs. Eddison plans return to Canbeire on Monday.
British servicemen families prepare to evacuate Trieste as Italy may gain control of Zone A. Observers warn that withdrawal within a week could heighten tensions between Yugoslav and Italian factions, with Belgrade reporting pro Yugoslav demonstrations and conflicting troop movements near the border.
A fragmented report notes critical conditions in the wheat belt and rough weather along the North Coast. Farmers report windblown fields and scant rain since February, with officials from the Primary Producers Union and Agricultural Ministry urging action.
Caroline Grills 63 testified in Criminial Court she never put Thall-rat in any food or drink and never carried it in her handbag. She pleaded not guilty to murdering Mrs Aveline Lundberg by poisoning, and described her character as excellent while denying any act of poison in Downeys home and Lundberg’s cup.
In the Australian House of Representatives the Minister for Agriculture Mr McEwen said the government would enforce the pearl fishing law. He noted the government had received formal communications from Japan but had not yet considered them. The government planned to take a firm approach once ready.
Reports claimed Sir Arthur Fadden planned to resign due to ill health after a mild dengue like fever that kept him in Brisbane. Officials clarified he showed no intention to resign despite recent illness.
The Interior Minister Mr Kent Hughes criticises a piecemeal Canberra baths scheme. He says the report in the Canberra Times understates issues and notes separate contracts for core tiling work and furniture. He argues the plan as cited would force a new bath area and revised design, affecting the Moliroutme nts project.
A fragmented note mentions Members Advocate Home ownership themes and references individuals including Mr Cramer in a discussion about property and home ownership. The readable bits imply advocacy or community action but lack clear events or dates.
In Australia a contentious housing funding debate unfolds with plans to divert 37 million from a selling bill while state programs would gain funds for housing. Elsewhere in Edinburgh a child tragedy is reported, and Greece gains parliamentary approval to reinforce NATO defenses. Canada notes fatalities from a rail disaster and Arctic frontier updates close the digest.
The Wheat Marketing Bill aims to orderly sell Wheat through a Commonwealth pool with a Wheat Board. Ministers and governments discuss pricing, pooling, and payments to growers, with returns to be pooled to meet costs and support export markets.
Australia and the United Kingdom discuss a new approach to uranium trade amid tensions and defense needs. Prime Minister Menzies notes Australia will not bargain an excessive price and aims to balance civilian power generation with defence requirements. Endorsing restraint, the governments seek to protect national interests while ensuring future energy and security cooperation.
A two year eleven month old child, William Marin Hill, died after being run over by his father's truck near Bidaraco, six miles from Wangaratta. The father, William Robert avi Wis, was returning home when the child fell under the rear wheel.
Detective inspector Dinwille leads a concealed inquiry into a brutal assault and murder connected to Shirley, as reporters note a fresh focus on a suspect known as Mr. X. The investigation references a deserted home, a battered body, and a broader county-wide search begun on September 12.
Police raided suspected Communist cells amid mounting unrest as leaders warned of further action. Report notes recent provocations and calls to stop upheaval, with authorities claiming suppression of subversive activity near various districts.
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