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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1955
Page
1
Melbourne report says ACT.U officers plan to confer with Prime Minister Evatt in Canberra after discussions. Mengry invites leaders to a Canberra meeting as part of the Labour Party dialogue.
Unclear fragments describe uniforms and mentions a reporting agency and paleing eiteraa. No coherent event or identities emerge due to fragmented text.
A chaotic report notes rebel forces pressing toward Buenos Aires as loyal troops clash with insurgents. President Peron faced pressure as the rebel navy and army threaten to seize key cities, with government ultimata and troop movements altering the capital’s security landscape.
A NSW Liberal Party meeting is expected to discuss removing leader Mr Murray Robeon amid allegations over his leadership and ties to party factions. Supporters accuse the leadership of missteps while others urge loyalty and unity with the Country Party.
A man about 28 years old with a scroll tattoo enters Queanbeyan police station claiming amnesia. He cannot recall his name or past, is of solid build with dark hair and hazel eyes, wearing blue overalls and brown riding boots, and a grey hat. Police are trying to identify him.
Police chase two inmates and a companion after they escape from Cocos prison in a damaged car with bloodstains. The suspects Sami and Noel Williams, both in their early 30s, along with Clarence Brady described as dangerous, are believed to be heading toward the Waege area. A loaded Tate model pistol and two stolen pistols were found on the men, while the wrecked car lies on the Adaminaly Road about 50 miles from Cooma. Police warn the public to report any injuries or sightings immediately.
The report outlines vote redistribution affecting Labor candidates and miners in a hospital related contest. It lists figures for candidates Brophy Miners Donnelly Mulherin Dickins and others, with counts and transfers noted, and notes the count completion timeline and officials awaiting final totals.
A damaged OCR item describes a June crowd event near La Mans and a collision of seven cars at an International venue. It mentions diverted Geerer pectin and Bumred furs with spectators present and injuries reported.
Lord Home stresses Britain’s wartime policy to maintain forces and defend South East Asia. He says Australia will support but not be forced into all British commitments. He notes restrictions on imports and shipping freight talks with McEwen. He mentions migration targets and Ottawa Agreement as topics for discussion with Britain.
A garbled report describes a Baptist leader claimed guilty under Chinese law, mentioning Iraniog and Madero. The text references a television camera setup and various disjointed phrases about authorities, an American connection, and statements attributed to a governor or official about timing and information.
Storms named Jone and Suerteane Hammock pummel coastal Mexico with heavy rains and high winds. Reports from North Carolina and Texas describe emergency alerts as residents brace for possible U.S. impact. Damaged towns and disrupted transports stretch from Tampico to coastal states. Local officials warn of rising flood risks and call for protective measures.
In a tense match at a distant venue Barnes narrowly defeats Brown for the welterweight crown. Barnes delivers decisive blows with sharp combinations, opening a cut over Browns eye while Brown absorbs punishment and suffers a hand injury. The referee’s stoppage is uncertain as both fighters trade hard exchanges late.
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