27 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
1
State elections have been postponed with a date to be fixed. In Sydney a packed audience heard officials announce the postponement amid opposition cries. Officials indicated a new date would be set for next year, with further details to follow.
The Premier declared the Commonwealth election would be held on December 10 amid debate over timing. Opposition leaders and party officials warned early voting could blur the ballot and complicate the public’s understanding of the two election layers.
A fractured scene in Parliament shows MPs jockeying for position amid chicanery and Cowardice accusations. Leaders including Evatt and Morton clash as the Government seeks a post in the federal sphere.
Fragmented report quotes Indonesian stance on Sino tensions and Australian ties. It mentions aims to settle disagreements through goodwill, with references to Colombo Plan era links and possible exchanges of tensions between Indonesia and Western New Guinea, amid stated delays and mutual talks.
Fragmented report discusses a 1961 Foreign Office confirmation about a British undersecretary observing a diplomat in Washington prior to a meeting. Mentions Lord Reading, Harold Philby, Anthony Eden, and press commentary on MacLean and Burgess amid governmental inquiries.
A garbled report discusses unidentified flying objects and Air Force investigations. It notes difficulty identifying balloons and references an Army probe into astronomical bodies, with limited clarity on outcomes or dates.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a historical page describe a farewell event tied to a damaged annex area. Key entities are unclear but imply a ceremonial or milestone departure connected to a location denoted by letters and numbers. Further readable names or dates are not present in the legible text.
Royal duties press Townsend as Jondon scene buzzes with a flurry of engagements. Townend and Margaret stir rumors amid court proceedings and a pending dairy matter while the Queen Mother’s absence shifts oversight, signaling a busy week in London society.
A leading speedway rider was killed when his cycle crashed into a horse during a practice session near Sydney. Leonard William Roberts, 28, of Palliver Street, Portmintin, died almost instantly. He trained with cyclists Jack Forrest and Don Flynn as part of a 24 hour event organized by the Austor Cycle Union.
Sydney reports promoter Jack Kramer says Davie Cup star Lewis Hod could consider a further £10,000 to turn professional in Australia. Hod, who arrived from Bun Francine, is reportedly undecided while rival players Rosewall and Head weigh options. Kramer notes Hod’s open mind but Hod has not committed, with negotiations reflecting broader questions about professional withholding and Davis Cup chances in coming years.
A garbled local item notes Burlington vendors facing penalties over bread sales and fees. It mentions a protest by merchants, a city action, and the potential impact on customers and shops. The readable parts point to a dispute over penalties and charges linked to bread distribution.
In Los Angeles on Wednesday a house painter testified that his first wife was killed 18 years ago with a shotgun by him while denying any claim of a second wife. The report also notes damages awarded in a separate case and mentions Townend and Princess Margaret in a brief international squib.
Prime Minister Mr Menzies announced a general election to secure a mandate from the people to pursue an economic policy. He argued sustained parliamentary tenure is needed to implement reforms, while opponents warned of instability and repeated elections.
The opposition leader Dr Evatt charged in parliament that the prime minister is afraid to table the original Petrov documents handed over by Vladimire Elroy. He argued this refusal would expose further claims and questioned the government's handling of the Petrov matter during the debate.
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