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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1955
Page
1
A released prisoner, described as a 19 year old man, reportedly returned to the cellage and opened fire on warders. Detective Dwyer and local authorities investigated, with alerts issued and the event tied to prior custody and charges.
An indistinct historical clipping mentions Admiral Raeher and fluctuating details about appointment, health, and replacement. The garbled lines reference Navy leadership changes and a person named ASHIK accompanying a spouse, with dates and ranks embedded in a fragmented narrative.
Report outlines a pending transition as Britain appoints a new imperial general staff head to oversee Cyprus. Names include Robert Armitage as governor and a civilian deputy, with London signaling the move amid ongoing Cypriot unrest and protests.
The report states President Eisenhower remains in an unchanged condition after a heart attack. Doctors note persistent complications and monitor his vital signs while efforts to support his health continue. Messages of concern from world leaders and family arrive as the nation watches for signs of recovery.
In Yeoval a passenger train collided with a stopped goods train. One man, 42, named Devon, died when the engine toppled a carriage. A woman tripped and fell as the locomotive broke loose. the driver Blatch tried to avoid impact and was hurt. Rescue teams recovered Cluleh’s body from beneath the locomotive.
Two children were playing on a city train line when struck by a passing train. One child’s edge was dragged beneath the locomotive for several yards as rescuers arrived. Police believe the driver did not see them until it was too late.
Paris report states Australian doctor Dr RM Crookston seeks a murder inquiry into the disappearance of his daughter Mrs William from the steamer Gange of France while en route from Sydney to Europe. A letter found in the missing woman’s cabin hints at danger and the master offered £1,000 to return her to Australia.
A Coast Guard search recovered two survivors from a plane that ditched 40 miles from Honolulu while carrying cargo from Honolulu. The craft carried four aboard and was later declared missing. a fifth passenger was reported missing.
The court adjourns the SOURNIE public service appeal to next Wednesday week. Chief Justice, Mr Justice Kelly, and Mr Justice Weight remain on the bench after Mr Justice Morgan withdrew. The Arbitration Act requires three judges to hear such appeals.
Labour supporters in the Senate contest show strong backing for Evatt and allies across regions including Newcastle and Tumut with observers predicting a Labour majority. The Sydney press notes mixed results for the anti industrial group, while preselection moves stir tensions in Kingford Smith and nearby seats ahead of the upcoming ballot.
A chaotic naval maneuver haunts the river estuary as Peron is moved from Buenos Aires toward exile in Asunción. Reports indicate a provisional government under General Lonardo consolidating power, while arrests of Peronist congress members unfold amid international reactions from Britain, the United States, and South American allies.
Combines uneven brief notes from several regions. Reports say a train collision near New York as Persian Communist figures face death sentences in Tehran. A 80-year-old Pa Communist Party member was executed by a military court after arrest in March. Government arms deals surface with Egypt and a note on Japan’s intent to join a Red Celebration. Also mentions a London report on university matters and a distant Radiol broadcast.
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