22 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented report discusses potential postponement of the New South Wales state election if federal PM Menzies moves to affect the calendar. Mentions Labour Party, NSW Premier Cahill, and the political maneuvering surrounding the Senate election prerogatives.
Report notes Mr Menzies conferring with Liberal and Country Party leaders on an election timetable. It states the NW elections will be held on December 3 and mentions a likely Senate election that month, with government officials aiming to secure a sweeping victory while avoiding a clash with upcoming legislation.
Unclear report indicates Margaret case lacking official statement. References mention political tension and potential figures like Law and Canon without confirmation. Royalty angle noted, but no formal confirmation or official contaris issued.
The Liberal Party claims improved strength for the upcoming federal election. Prime Minister Menzies says the government enjoys confidence from Australians and outlines plans to renew policies. He stresses unity within the party and vows to press a constructive program.
The Daly Telegraph suspends printing as workers strike over pay and staffing. Journalists, photographers, and staff, including editors, walk out after meetings fail to resolve demands. The paper will not publish tomorrow or Sunday and workers are urged to report to a central meeting tonight.
A disrupted hearing centers on the Firemen’s Union with accusations of defiance and repudiation of authority. The case references the President of the Levon and a proposed union brigade, with legal action pushed by Mr Wo Binker and related parties amid procedural tensions.
The Brisbane City Council announced the dismissal of 350 employees as part of a cost cutting plan tied to a development programme. The council blamed reduced funding and warned further reductions could follow if Commonwealth support does not improve.
The report states Mme Ollier, mother of three, was acquitted on an espionage charge. She was linked to Russian espionage activities and faced disciplinary scrutiny by the French Foreign Ministry. The trial included testimony about embassy contacts and related inquiries, with no guilty verdict rendered.
The acquittal of a French case sparks wide coverage with international reactions. Officials discuss implications for justice, diplomacy, and future trials as observers assess the impact on regional tensions and media portrayals.
A garbled report indicates Catholics in Argentina regain privileges after government actions. The article mentions religious protections, church education, and authorities asserting church rights, with references to schools and public life influenced by Catholic institutions.
Fragmented report details the discovery of Jimmy Ryan's body in an ice chest in a neighbor's garage yesterday. Police information mentions a storm, searches, and ongoing investigation with local officials and witnesses describing a missing boy in the area.
OCR snippets hint at mentions of Queen and George VI, royal venues in London, and assorted titles such as Duke of Ramberg and Admiral. The garbled lines reference ceremonies, orders, and banners around a monarch era, but key facts remain unclear and garbled.
Three criminals including a murderer were convicted in Une Crimi Sour for escaping Pent Gent on BoC day. Anguak Blrung and other defendants faced armed street threats as police pursued the escapees and eventual custody.
Severe weather halted matches on the South Tablelands with grounds waterlogged and connections disrupted. Officials warned of postponed races and a charity motorcycle meet canceled as flood damage affected rail and road access, with fire crews pumping water and local authorities tracking river levels and future dates.
Unclear reports from Sydney claim a potential strike at Grafton oil works. Sources cite Drilling progress and a development company tied to the Clarence River area. Details remain unsettled as officials and geology experts travel between cities.
Perth reports two young daughters died after immunisation refusals. Investigators found the deaths likely linked to medical neglect and the absence of vaccine protection. Health authorities are pursuing answers in the wake of these fatalities.
Incomplete OCR text hints at postwar German crimes and trials. It references Hilder’s bones, Hohneider and Tienireen, and petrol for cremation of Hitler and Braun. Mentions a May 1948 event and April 30 involvement of Bohtwider among German prisoners released.
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