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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

2

Classified Housing and Employment Ads Fragment

Fragmentary notices describe accommodation wanted and furnished housing needs. Mentions include a young married couple seeking a furnished or unfurnished house for short term, contact details, and various requests from individuals in Canberra and other locations.

Davier Pharmacy Anton Vhome King de Webin Fiat Mr. P Fretocky Govle Write & Gardillo O'Connor Cynnhorra Hartin Mall Pd Fillack P.O. Ci Exnadian Canberra

Leadership fight over May Commission findings sparks diplomatic tension

A debate surrounds the May Commission on espionage with claims the evidence was faked and that Australia’s credibility is at stake. Molotov is urged to defend Moscow’s position as calls Mount over alleged Russian influence and Western spying.

TINE Thas Strange Company Adrest Commission Commonwealth Dr. Ayatt Mr. Molotov Dome Moscow Auahulian Security Agalnat Pethov Wita Jim Sone Hume Molotog Petrov Milotov Lily Australia Russia Evatt Royal Commission Haasle Windover Iluaria

Smoko Breaks Shortening Working Week

The report discusses proposed reductions to the Australian working week amid debate about productivity and living standards. Officials note possible effects on industry and community life as negotiations continue and employers weigh changes.

Smoko

Unclear historical transit note on journeys and proposals

An OCR fragment discusses moving forward on transport routes and destinations with mentions of networks, trains, and planned travel to major hubs. It references groups and officials considering changes, with uncertain names and places due to garbled text.

Milk Distributor Probe Reveals Limited Cooperation

A milk inquiry criticized distributors for non cooperation citing evidence led by Canberra Milk Distributors Association secretary Mr May. He reported negotiations for a possible merger between Puregy runrh and Luniry armees Comperative Milk Co Lith and noted improvised methods to gain favorable margins for deliveries. The hearing examined delivery practices price changes and the impact on consumers and vendors with testimonies from Culley Naikon and Smith.

Mo Amidte Tires Venurs Une Angie Brnlinanen Palny UK Canberra Mik Diabbiture Association May Wancelalion Ita Ue Luniry Armees Comperative Milk Co Ene Faye Yous Tal Betarm OL Culley Nurrabiinal Walla Bampton Pomimiammer Mr Webb Tnt Im Peete

Queen To Honour Dr Schweitzer For Humanitarian Work

The Queen will award Dr Albert Schweitzer with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his global humanitarian career. Schweitzer, described as one of the greatest figures of modern times, is celebrated for lifelong service and medical philanthropy.

Dr. Schweitzer Troughou Ctaimens Albert Sohmeitner

Weather forecast fragment from Pudroaien station

Fragmentary notice from the Meteorological Station Pudroaien describing a warm day ahead with clouds and winds from the northwest. Regional forecast notes fine and warmer conditions to the Routheut Bistreia area with increasing thunderstorm risk and blight danger in the vicinity.

Howes Ft Bim Ind Ok Spa NW Tophalo Messimusn Halnteil Aim Canaria Pudroaien Bistreia

Fireworks Display Marks Navy Week Observance

A public fireworks display is planned for Navy Week with a tribute to the Battle of Trafalgar staged by Surman Sava Buation. The event begins at 7 43 PM and runs for an hour with a warning issued about heavy rockets. Naval personnel and the Fox-Navalmen's Association will attend church services and participate in Navy Week dances and a social run.

Ido Wrini Tyafalgar Surman Sava fox-Navalmen St. Chratopavra Burringe Chavolyte Feingaina Covi

Unclear Text Summary Card

Readable content is damaged and does not reveal concrete facts or named entities. The fragment provides no identifiable people, places, or events to form a coherent summary.

Farewelled After 50 Years In Public Service

A public service retirement in New South Wales features speeches to honor a long career. Mr Cunningham received praise from Mr McEwen and the department head Mr Crawford for devoted service. Attendees included government officials and members of the Australian public service in Sydney.

Tas Commercial Agriculure New South Wales Canberra Alleignen Afr MeBen Niade Cinnaingham Staten Commonwealth Cinngham McEwen Department Gommrroe and Agriculture JG Grawland Cunningham Sydney Crawford Hin Wi Utber Department of "Commerce and Agriculture Tainshamson Commére Hind Aagriculturs Je Chomingham Hao Uslegraph Australia Foun Benorahy William Merco Caedinal Leo Cunningham Follo Commerce and Agriculture Joan Hayburn Thomson W. A. Weaterman

Unclear OCR Locals Reflect on Meeting and Events

Fragmentary text describes a virtual hall in Chile, a judgment clerk, Doris Hart and Miami figures, and references to farming, a PIAA motel, Wise Beach, and unspecified proceedings. The readable items are inconclusive about dates, roles, or outcomes.

Bantiagg Chile Doris Hart Miami Phorle Hart Ingo Wise Beach

Lengthy Firemen's Strike Expected

A garbled OCR passage references a long firemen's strike and mentions labor action, officials, and possible wider disruption. The legibility is poor and key names or dates are not recoverable from the text.

Talk On Unionism For Migrants Proposal

A discussion on unionism for migrants is planned with speakers from community groups and labor organizations. The meeting aims to examine worker rights, collective bargaining, and pathways to integration, with a focus on practical guidance for immigrant attendees.

Canberra Arrest On Sabbing Charge

A man in Banmeotion is sought by the Commonwealth Investigation Service and Canberra Police after an attack near a Sydney hotel. Deputy Director MF J. Davis and Det. Set aoch ye Jord lead the inquiry with an early application for his arrest.

Commonwealth Investigation Service MF J. Davis Set Canberrs Tolle RTL Aytuin Sysdney

Lady Slim To Open Center Hallina Event

Readable text indicates a local event featuring Lady Slim opening a center hall or hallina related venue. Details are fragmentary but imply a female figure opening a center or community site with additional notes about nearby locations and dates.

Cheaper Exports Seen as Best Way to Ease Economic Worries

Tariff board argues cheaper imports and higher export volumes can alleviate economic concerns. The discussion cites policy aims, potential industry impacts, and broader market effects while noting political and international considerations.

Tariff Board

Third Gaol Escape At Bathurst

Readable text describes a third jail escape at Bathurst with prisoner Barry Didi Metten and others, including Sullivan and Lawrence Fairlie. Police and guards pursued. the escapee reportedly surrendered with his mother aiding before police cornered them near Tininiirst prison farm.

Wanyaar-Ald Arisoner Ahathirai Guodurak Manber Maine Eae Excaper Barry Didi Metten Hie Poller aUill Alliven Trun Mathura Pelaun Farm Fey McMiles Merving Wolk Aml bin Bund Lapouen Mhother Sec Tev Hinself Sullivan Traward Lawrence Fairlie Tininiirst Pacapet Poler Tim Fairline Bathieat Nave Alalon Blayney

Labour Council Urges Federal Wage Adjustment

A labour council calls on the government to restore the quarterly wage review and implement adjustments. The plea cites the need to back wages with policy support and to align with national economic conditions. Local and federal officials are urged to expedite action and provide clarity on timelines.

Labour Council

Maltese Welcome UK Delegation Amid Integration Talks

A garbled historical note shows Maltese leaders welcoming a UK delegation amid ongoing integration debates. It mentions figures like a chancellor and prime minister and hints at federation or integration with Britain, with unclear quotes and dates.

Argentina to move Evita Peron body to new tomb

The government announced that the body of Madame Eva Peron will be removed from its current site at the headquarters of the General Confederation of Labour and handed to her next of kin for reburial, marking a formal transfer of her remains.

Bony VA Peron Argentina Max

Parliament Proceedings On Social Service Bill Debated Today

The House meets at 10 30 a m to discuss the Social Service Bill while the Senate sits at 3 p m to resume the Budget Estimates debate which will continue.

House Senate

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