30 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1953
Page
1
Court records show Wiaap Rabe v0 WA 0 and sigs with references to Be 5 Zuntovians and Bren 07. The fragment hints at a civil matter or docket entry involving unnamed parties and coded designations in a regional jurisdiction.
Ministers from Victoria New South Wales and the Commonwealth met to discuss a proposed Snowy Mountains power project. They debated the cost estimates and potential power output with a focus on whether the plan is economically viable and who would fund the construction. The conference aimed to decide on a joint approach and tendering for sections of the scheme.
Authorities reported all four babies were doing pretty well after an incident Monday in which Thers-The-Only Yor Quedrupiel Ables Bare ert Mex was involved. Details remain limited as investigations continue.
A report notes radioactive rainwater at a university after the first atomic release at Woomera on October 15. A detection counter checked atmospheric gamma readings. a Canberra wind shift showed slight reactions but not enough to confirm a second cloud. The initial plume passed over Canberra hours after the event, moved to sea, and was later detected over New Zealand.
Colonial Secretary Oliver Tello stated in parliament that the situation in Kenya is improving though attacks persisted. Lyttleton noted renewed Mau Mau activity near Aberdare and Mount Kenya, with tribal areas reporting raids and underground caves used by fighters during the British occupation, tied to early colonial era memories.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles announced the United States would resume aid to Israel, totaling about 20 million dollars. President Eisenhower confirmed the decision at a press conference, ending a dispute over funding tied to the Jordan River project and earlier foreign policy diversions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show rising costs and supplier speculation with mentions of beef and grain prices. References to railway freight and land deals appear unclear. The brief hints at heavier demand and potential shortages amid volatile markets.
A lengthy, often heated congress session adjourned with a motion for disassociation from a remade attrlodted statement. Sir George Holland led debate while Governor General’s role drew strong remarks and multiple speakers defended loyalty to the Queen and Ex-Servicemen.
Eight unions seek living adjustment payments for workers via Arbitration Court orders. Three judges hear arguments questioning the authority to set or abolish awards without employer applications. Justice Fonter and Justice Boater express limits under the Navigation Act as both cases challenge the court’s jurisdiction.
The report describes President Eisenhower's cautious stance on attending a high level conference with Soviet leaders. It notes his prior statements on faith, the political context, and potential discussions about Korea and global tensions. It mentions leadership expectations and possible meeting formats and schedules.
Five western towns battle a grasshopper invasion as farmers resort to spraying and culling wheat warns of vast damage. Officials discuss cost and feasibility of aerial spraying while residents report orchards, gardens, and homes stripped of vegetation. Local farmers anticipate losses and call for government action to counter the infestation.
Canberra market notes show prices fixed amid a dispute over bean and pea costs. The Prices Branch investigated traders and asserted higher retail and wholesale levels, with one trader admitting overpricing and officials promising action to curb profiteering.
Fragmented report describes an official inquiry into allegations surrounding Arthur and ministerial links to doping. Police investigations found no evidence tying Arthur to conspiracies or to ministerial misconduct, with statements referencing Royal Commission doubt and departmental procedures.
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