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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1954
Page
7
The fragment discusses attempts to obtain a government attitude statement. It mentions Mr Covel seeking a pre Parliament statement and Mr Makin urging examination of reports that see Government involvement in sponsoring Legend entry into Coloma. The text hints at preparations for a formal statement by Mensies.
In Parliament yesterday the Defence Minister stated that steel for defence would be secured through either domestic manufacture or collaboration with partners like Broken Hill Pty. He responded to Mr. Kean on actions to ensure steel expansion meets Australia’s defence needs, noting the Commonwealth supports expanding the steel industry.
Mr K H Hareia president of the New South Wales Branch of the Australian Pig Society warned that government refusal to subsidize pig production could ruin many pig farms. He said subsidy covers about 80 percent of costs and without it producers may abandon the trade, pushing some to switch to other industries.
A Canberra conference on East Asia friendship was led by Rev Bo Hoban with guest speaker Mr Hobson. About 140 women from 15 diocese centers attended the first event of its kind in the area, focusing on Churchwomen's work and parish improvement through diocesan programs. Archdeacon RG Arthur opened the day with a service. Mrs T A Gurnsey chaired the session, and Mrs Rona Border led discussions.
Canberra group forms in Braddon Flats for documentary project with 200 plus entrants. Participants include A King producer Joy Warren makeup director Boyre Norman location director and John Redlay art director among others. Officials and aspirants attend a course and prize draw precedes the annual dinner at the club house.
A court heard Barry Phillip Barr of Kingaton ignored public danger after a chase in Cynra Avenue reaching 75 mph. Barr faced a month in custody and a fine as the judge noted faulty speedometer claims and likened his conduct to a safety risk to the public. Two PMG drivers Clive Percival and William O Brien faced speeding charges over faulty speedometers in Commonwealth vans. they were fined.
Australian Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden and Lady Fadden arrived in San Francisco aboard a ship yesterday from Australia. The official party came to visit at a time of ongoing financial talks and discussions with local officials.
Police investigated a breakout at Jervis Bay Prison where a cell block was to be replaced. A prisoner described as a British Secret Service agent persona allegedly aided the escape. Police cordoned the area and searched the region for the suspect and others involved.
Shirley Belger, a blonde model from Rosebery, was refused bail again in the Supreme Court on the murder charge of Arthur Barry Griffith, 25, of Primron Area, Rosebery. Belger remains at Long Bay Gaol and faces trial at George Street's Crown Court. The judge cited deposisitions and authorities, granting bail only in exceptional circumstances. Messages from Britain and abroad greeted Sir George Mobey on his birthday at his home near Brighton.
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