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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1954
Page
1
U N delegates debate destiny of New Guinea with Australia Britain and France backing hearings while Indonesia seeks peaceful resolution. Netherlands and Dutch colonial history cited as core concerns. Key figures include Tan Rovjet Unlum and Dr T Budljarwo voicing positions.
A discussion of pension increases for ex service members under the 1904 act and related appeals. The debate covers proposed rate hikes, including an 28 percent to 78 percent rise for partially disabled veterans, and questions why government action has lagged. Mr Maylen notes that broader pension reforms remain unaddressed by the government.
Mr Laur ence Ahort, national secretary of the Federated Iron Workers Association, told about 1,000 delegates at the United Five Workers conference that Communist advance in Asia threatens global peace. He urged unity of labor and warned that Communist influence risks wider war and instability across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
The transcript shows Mr Menzies avoiding firm margin positions before the Arbitration Court next week as Parliament debates the Opposition line. The Prime Minister replies to questions in the House of Representatives, insisting the Commonwealth nations could face delays or penalties if talks stall and signaling readiness for next steps.
Seven Polish sailors seized a fishing trawler in mutiny to seek political asylum in England. They locked up the captain and several crew, left port, and claimed asylum after dispute over leadership and treatment aboard the vessel. The skipper John Storr and others were reportedly injured, with hospital treatment following before the crew returned to the trawler.
Primary producers report grave effects from steel exports and delayed local supply. Minister Graham notes fibre and piping materials being shipped abroad, increasing shortages and hindering farm production despite government inquiries and proposed action to halt exports where needed.
A Pearl diver died after a helmet failure in 17 fathoms of water near Arnhem court. Fred Mallay, 32, of the lugger Pram, attempted rescue but the diver sank. The crew retrieved another helmet and tried resuscitation on deck, but the diver did not revive.
Acting Minister for Agriculture Senator McLeay told a committee promising experiments had been conducted at the Ora Teaver remearen station in Western Australia and in parts of the Northern Territory but did not indicate that scale production was feasible.
Chou En-lai told China's National People's Congress that Formosa must be liberated and warned against efforts to place Formosa or engage in any coercive actions. He urged a new peace conference at Geneva to address the Korea issue and criticized the United States for expanding war aims while calling for world peace and nuclear restraint.
The article reports calls for the public to be informed about meat producers' hardships amid droughts in New South Wales. Union leaders charge government officials and industry buyers with exploitation, urging transparency on supply disruptions, distribution issues, and feeding funds as community watchers demand action.
An American treasury briefing indicates the Eisenhower Administration will maintain its stance on liberalizing foreign economic policy. After talks between Butler and Treasury Secretary George Humphrey, officials said the program mirrors Eisenhower’s March proposal urging Congress to grant authority to reduce tariffs and encourage investment.
Mr Menn of Yarra questions the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives as the opposition probes Australian aid and shipping to Vietnam. Mr Mensies says the matter concerns sea routes and broader policy, with urgency noted in the debate.
Fragmented reports from Saigon describe rising tension among political factions amid Vietnam Indo-China talks. Catholic leader Ngo Dinh Diem's government clashes with Communist Viet Minh factions and fears spread of underground Communist influence may destabilize the South and provoke broader unrest.
Massive crowd jams a Melbourne block as streets fill and the Tivoli Theatre area is engulfed by damage estimates ranging from £50,000 to £70,000. Fire crews and police work amid smoke and confusion near Micklewords Building while performers scramble to finish a show.
Mr McMahon spoke in the House of Representatives on the second reading of the Social Benefits Bill. He criticized the means test, warned it would burden lower income groups, and argued for broader pensions reforms. He cited 72,000 new claimants and outlined proposed income and property thresholds and administrative charges.
A troubled report outlines a Sydney case where a Mrs Chinline Gvil faces imprisonment for alleged murders and related offenses. It notes previous charges including four thallium murders and three attempted killings, with a pattern tying victims to a single suspect and a former accomplice.
In Melbourne a union meeting at Unity Mall led to a decision for 390 tramway workers to resume duties. Leaders said the action followed talks and would allow operation returns, signaling a pause in the dispute and hopes for stable service.
In the House of Representatives Mr Lemmon questioned the higher cost of contract building versus day labour for Canberra homes. He cited a rise of £1659 compared with £799 in New South Wales and argued government reports inflated maintenance and misrepresented savings from day labour.
Fragmented OCR lines report British Labour and Attlee provoking strong reactions in UK media. The text includes garbled quotes about foreign policy, domestic politics, and potential consequences of alliance or aggression, with references to China and the United States amid rising tensions.
A Japanese sailor Kuboyama, aboard the Portus Bate, died from effects of radioactive fallout from the March 2 hydrogen bomb test. He was among 33 crewmen. 14 including Kuboyama were hospitalized in Tokyo after exposure. Several sailors had died earlier this month. the ship was burned by the test blast.
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