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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

2

International Wheat Agreement Seeks 3 Million Bushels Quote

The Australasian Wheat Board reports sales and overseas exports totaling up to 12 million bushels amid talks on international price quotes. Mr McEwen and Mr Medvon addressed Parliament noting shipments to India and questions about the International Wheat Agreement’s status. Italy seeks entry and a proposed quote targets three million bushels, signaling new import needs and potential market adjustments.

Australan Wrest Board Inet McEwen Medvon House of Representatives India Lelie Moore International Wheat Couneld Tualy

Mr Peaslee’s Visit to the United States Planned

The American ambassador Mr Amnie Ponies will depart Australia for a brief return to the United States later this month. He aims to attend the opening of the Australia seat uranium ore development plant at Fram Jungle on Hopterabed 17 and then travel to Rome for additional duties related to Australian affairs.

Amnie Ponies Auiatraila United States Treader America Darwin Australia Hopterabed Rome Anne Peraunnt Australis

VICE REGAL Fhe Tent Honourable CR Atti¢e ung Mes

Autlee Wave arrived at Government House in the evening. The dinner party at Government House included Mr and Mrs Altine and others. Attendants and dignitaries gathered for the occasion with high officials noted in attendance.

Hue Cwnberni Theip

Weather Summary From Canberra To Sydney Regional Forecasts

The report provides a fragmented regional weather outlook with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to low 70s across several cities. It notes winds and conditions and predicts lingering heat and cloud cover with potential showers and varying gusts through the morning.

Pee Sea al Sma Colin Ort Aum Canberra Poreca Fiurtuien Fae Mays Choy Wonecast Oulligant Alstride Hine Owen Nor Zenewaily Wioeapenig Cai Algat Skala City Lampert Sydney Milbourne Brisbane Sik Adelaide Howart Peeth Sin Canneres

Jape Should Seek Solution Here

London readers suggest Jepay might have found a remedy for sterling issues in Cane Dern rather than relying on London officials. The paper notes that Japanese exports could be found in independent trading and lists the impact on markets and international relations.

London Tynan

Australian trade deficit growing amid imports surge

The August trade balance shows a deficit of £32,800,000 with imports valued around £402,100,000, up from £523,000,000 in August 1963. Exports fell by £6,900,000 to £444,400,000, marking a deterioration despite months of favorable balances since May. Authorities warn the overseas position may prompt measures to curb wool-related imports and revise the trade outlook.

Australia

Manila Pact Promises Limited Action and Unity for Mutual Defense

The Manila Conference endorses a defense treaty aimed at mutual support among signatories with a focus on political and economic viability rather than immediate military action. The pact stresses restraint and negotiated solutions, while signaling readiness to strengthen collective security and alliance unity in facing common threats.

Manila Ando-China Patehwnt Alynied Great Britain America Olhsen

Parliament Schedule for Budget Debates

The parliament met earlier and will reconvene at 10.30 am today to resume the budget debates. The session continued after a brief break and adjourned at 3 pm, with plans to resume at 2.30 pm and again at 9 pm for further discussion.

She Hawa

Tobruk Siege History Piece and Veteran Biographies

A fragmented account outlines a Tobruk siege history led by veteran Major Bitton Maughan and others. It notes service in the 218th Battalion starting in 1944, later roles in the Alamein campaign, and postwar work in Australia including law and writing careers.

Bitton Maughan Uwe Siewe Tobruk Alamagin Vanillin Staughan Ereen Phioraphy Wales Broken Hill Zinc Nietory Wilmot

Safety Council Lacks Chairman Amid Reshuffle

The Safety Council fails to appoint a chairman as several members, including Matey Lebar and others, are involved in a reshuffle. Somer meets on November 23 to discuss the feminine token and Motor Verdier, Mr GT Temme, as the appointed candidate for chair.

Safety Council Matey Lebar Art Tiel Wi

Disappointing audience for choral concert at Albert Hall

A varied programme by the group under director Miss Woods drew a small audience at the Albert Hall. Despite moments of musical delicacy and cohesion from the Camore group and soloists, overall reception was muted with critics noting uneven balance and calling for stronger support and newer material next time.

Goulburn Hertafelefoit Albert Hl Mucker Crom Memiy Wheelee Ustrouatourn Sintamia da Camore Sportettin Taeiliet Mandela Sonanga George Mumphry Rowan Chopin Belin Woods Pugnani

Frank Garnett elected ACT Liberal Party President

Mr Frank Garnett was unanimously elected President of the ACT Liberal Party at a Monday meeting. He said Canberra’s fatigue with Labour could spark a Liberal revival next year as the party plans candidates for the Advisory Council and Federal election. The meeting set policy, committee roles, and delegates for the ACT Electoral Conference, with additional delegates to be elected by party branches.

Frank Gane AET Beanen ACT Liberal Party W.W.C Mr Garnett Canberra Labor Party Garett sKe ACT Mikeee Brevelson Alan Cureniale & Naor Worm Mears May Cuvanych Ann Jefferies Ratford

Australian Forestry Fellowship Post-Graduate Research Grant

The Australian Forestry Fellowship announces a Post-Graduate Research Fellowship named Australian Newsprint Mille to fund three years of study. Salaries range from £1,000 to £9,000 yearly, supporting research on afforestation, forest management, and newsprint production in Tasmania and southern Tasmania valley areas.

Allogran Choo Kin Kent Auedebarul Rover Tasmania Southarn Taamania Son Benut Sent

London election results amid 35-seat council changes

Report on London's general council election noting a Monday start, eight million voters, and 35 member council with significant changes among contenders. Details on contestants and outcomes are limited but indicate new leadership emerging from the contest.

London General Council Congiran Catinos

Australian display shines at Toronto exhibition

Canadian press reports Australian goods drew huge public attention at a national exhibition. The Australian exhibit, housed in a large plywood shed, showcased lamb products, coral beads, ruby jewellery, dried fruits, steel items, and an operable cement mixer. Trade officials praised the publicity value and said the show exceeded expectations, promising an even bigger display next year.

Toronto Dammiminslangr W. Law Aula Douglas Copland

18000 Dutch Tulips For Gardens AY Parliament

Federal Parliament considers a 18000 tulip shipment from Stolland for planting in parliamentary gardens. Officials led by Mr T M Leddy discuss the plan, with potential delivery to Canberra in the coming winter season. Special beds are arranged for both the Rem 1 fie and Hone of Tet terminative sections. A display occurred in September and December at Benatar McMullin’s hall.

Federal Parlement Poymointh Buller Stolland T M. Leddy Hill Td New Phillipe Dindhoven Mole Renate A.M. Medullin Canberra Fe Haut Ihundts Halland

No Opposition To Tax Concessions Debate Reflected in Budget Proposals

A report from the Australian Parliament notes Liberal and Labor division over income tax reductions tied to the Budget taxation conventions. Mr A Fraser of Monaro presented a comprehensive report to Exucua detailing conclusions. While some members supported concessions, others warned that arguments used lack substantial grounding and regulation remains uncertain ahead of the September Budget debate.

Wamov Oppé Labour Party A. Fraser den Monaro Ingiata Aai Representa Uebe Beptenbey 2

Parliament on Air For 1 183 Hours

The Senate and House of Representatives were broadcast live for about 1 183 hours during the legislative term. The Speaker Cameron approved the plan with Macquarie likely coordinating ads. Broadcasts spanned day and night across multiple sessions totaling over 14 hours of programming.

Parliament Senate Cameron Macquarie Hepremnintyes I. Inge

Minister Would Make Site Available For Crematoriam

The minister discusses locating a crematorium site, noting prior approvals and assurances. Kent Hughes cites a public inconvenience and potential future provision for a municipal crematorium if a suitable company offers to supply facilities.

Kent Hughes Han Secommen Tne Tewae Chiverru Aretmatian Thallien AW. Creimillun Company Prem.oanary

Joey Knows His Road Safety at Yarralumla

Yarralumla residents recount a road safety incident involving a pet kangaroo named Joey. Senior sergeant Wine explains the chase near Government House where Joey leapt the entrance drive and fled before being captured. The event ends with Joey safely returned to the area as officials note the dangers of roaming wildlife in busy hours.

Mangatve Yaresluimia Joey Government Rouse Joey Warrasnoing Windle Chase Inn

New Teachers For Grammar School

Three new earners will join the Grammar School with the appointment of a third staff member. The headmaster Canon DA Garisny remarks the policy will expand to the junior school next year. A senior school science teacher will be reassigned and a Yale scholar receives a scholarship.

Enseran Tanta Canon DA Garisny Nei Ceili Experi Mont Leweher Etna Mixen Yale Ratannw Queenalan University Dip Jena of Agriculture Bainfont Ae Agricul Apmidale Senoor Atmiinty

Criticism of Plan To Restrict Service Training

A government party meeting adjourned amid debate over selective national service measures for training age groups. Defence officials warn such cuts could threaten the integrity of the plan, with estimates showing thousands in Army Air Force Navy and civilian training programs affected by proposed changes.

Crainhem Minintern Win Gutapoken Fexaderviceren Rein Fig Scould Jomprane Ain Navy Mimatere Eulloup Ziman Nuriemal Rewicomen Wevvjoun Yan Ince

Big Increase In Nursery Output

Pan NAGA AN tee at Yarraluna distributes 36 000 teres on shrubs hiring the planting. The figure represents an increase of about 30,000 over the year. Applications from Chabrraganien are acre and fir only overall percentage of the Tien distributed, however Meat were planted in public iene. The silver hires was invested in demerit. Wattins, yes wat While Aime Were oleo. popolar A vteve tien antuby were alte, te 'the Department's Met lurinis the yur

Yarraluna Chabrraganien Lurinis

Unclear OCR fragment on Perth event and Point Ciotien

Fragmentary text mentions Perth and Point Ciotien with chaotic wording. No clear names, dates, or events are decipherable. Summary cannot determine definite facts or entities beyond scattered references.

Staff Farewell To Commonwealth Electoral Officer Turner

Mr WF Turner retired from his position as Commonwealth Electoral Officer after decades of service in the electoral administration. A Canberra farewell assembly honored his work with senior representatives from the Interior Department and chief electoral officers from Queensland and New South Wales among those attending terse tributes to his eighty years of public service.

WF Turner Commonwealth He Commonwealth Sno Dartment Interior Turner Tuyen Wili Henig Glater Canberra Himese Sydney Turney Sextiiater Generis Fils Queensland Nsw Mt Tallon

Lady Lindsay Returns to Canberra After China Trip

Lady Lindsay, wife of Lori Linilaay of Bicker, arrived back in Canberra yesterday amid relief at returning from China. She expressed happiness at ending a troubled chapter, plans to stay in Australia with her family, and stated she may visit Hone Kemg before returning to Australia soon.

Lady Lindsay Lori Linilaay Bicker China Canberra Tay Tandaay Australie Lindaay Singapore Atastratia Andaay Pensent Australia

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