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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
1
For a heated parliamentary session, clashes erupted over a spy report. The debate highlighted references to Menzies era actions, Petrov allegations, and government officials. The unrest centered on accountability and the handling of sensitive intelligence.
Fragmented OCR report shows Mr Wentworth remaining defiant over civil defence matters. Mentions Repro and a local panel, with unclear details about dates and attendees. Strong entities include Mr Wentworth and the region, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
A jumbled report alleges the Commonwealth Bank wastes funds by keeping a plane in service. The text references labor costs, debt, and several unnamed officials, with scattered phrases about a 100M figure and an investigation. Specific names and locations are unclear due to OCR errors.
The District Department of Schools seeks support to introduce agriculture as a core subject at Telopea Park High. Officials report rising interest and demand for agricultural study among secondary students and note potential openings for students with swine knowledge or related expertise.
A stream of public service appointments is reported with several senior posts filled. Aamiatant Bodrs Vusy gains a vision of Ses partner of the Tiamiry, Cone Tral Stitt, Ganberri Mr. Commons previously chief Nuance officer steps into lever role. MW. O'Donnell DA. Meilbury named as Assistant Pirgetor of War Service Fomes Hiviaion. Central Adminitrition creates an Assistant Director post. MP Medbury vies for a senior Treasury post amid Cabinet reshuffles. Rebnilall appointed Acting Secretary of the Treasury to cover absence of Holand Wilson.
A damaged political notice reports results from a Legislative Council election. It names electoral districts and individuals including A. Laven, Mr. Love, and Howhi Clarke, with unclear vote counts and party affiliations. The text references a State Council, registrar, and voting locations but remains garbled.
The Prime Minister Mrs Merino will release the economic statement on Tuesday. The government cabinet and administrative bodies prepare the briefing with projections and expected impact on industry, trade, and consumer prices.
A Senate committee prepared to hear its last witness today as part of ongoing inquiry into Canborea development and related matters. The preparation of the report is well advanced and expected to be taped on September 28.
Coroner details a case involving Kerridge amid alleged threats toward his wife Paula Kerridge and their child. Witnesses describe Joe Kerridge as abusive and drinking at the Hotel Civic before the plan to take his wife to the Gloucester Restaurant. The testimony includes fear for Ann and Paula and nervousness of three year old Gillian, with ongoing concerns about safety and threats.
A fragmented report notes Adam in Aby man declared winner of a car trial with Vanguard drivers and multiple named participants. The account cites teams such as Regal Motors and Vanguard, with mentions of specific engines, ranks, and several drivers including Kennedy and Perkins among others.
The text discusses concerns that delaying closing hours would harm Canberra's economy, citing effects on employment, trade, and development. It references nearby towns and various local figures while warning of potential negative outcomes from extended or delayed business hours.
A damaged OCR note discusses government library and art gallery support amid parliamentary debate. It mentions a summary of actions, resignations, and a library project linked to Portiniaent, with unclear names and locations due to garbled text.
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