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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

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West dismayed by Russian pact to arm Egypt

London reports warn Britain and the United States of a potential arms race in the Middle East after announcements that Egypt may receive Soviet arms including MIG jets. Dulles and Macmillan issued a joint statement urging Russia and others to curb such moves.

Egypt London Britain United States Mindy East New York John Wonter Dulles Harold MacMillan Russia Bie Wwe Hew Beyyt Estes Ems Technisians Alwamenia Chio Treier Abdel Naser Sion van Tusail St. GexBeent Cacchuat viLalie Prunes Arma Arab Staton Ani Teruel Allien Moncow Dipton Tandon Venti & Ateeam Koviet Mancow Cairo Rnmaire Paris

Norwegian Ship Attacked By Chinese Plane

A Norwegian vessel was attacked by a Chinese jet off the Beitang port area. Crew members including Captain Atus Piddheima and second engineer Kurt Julipnpesen were wounded or killed. The attack caused damage to the ship’s bridge and engine room amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Aung Rung Chinese Nationaliat Ube Bwatow Vatipia Secon Kurt Julipnpesen S. Room Noreen Ornut

Inquiry reveals honest mistakes by the clerk in a tense case

An inquiry into a government matter notes the clerk made errors but finds no deceit. Witnesses reference Penitentiary ties and a building dispute involving Pollack, Keight, and A Mitchell Building Co. The report mentions sums around £3,000 and indicates clashes over wire supplies and release of lead wires in a regional area.

Megaman Penitenui G Keight A. Mitchell Re Building Co. Piy Pelluew

Merino Market Report From Sydney Sales Auction

Merino prices at Sydney sales strengthened amid strong demand and brisk trade. Brokers reported lively competition among buyers, with robust bids and firm quotes across multiple lots.

Sydney Sydney Worl Wales

One Family member doomed on roa narrative

A garbled page reports a road incident in Australia with fatalities among a family and mentions a civilian death. It references motorcycle riders, passenger injuries, and a general safety campaign. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse.

Senator Robertson Joins CP in Electoral Shift

A garbled report notes Senator Robertson joining the Country Party amid a broader political realignment. The text references Benatar Couyr and other figures, with mentions of Liberal Party links and Senate activity on the eve of elections.

Taborn Wwe Country Renator Robertman Aid Iayt Nikhl Deranevat Teague Benatar Couyr Tewlet Senate Oles Country Party Berl Bonitir Hobertsat

Court records reveal clerk lent bank funds to associates

A Sydney court heard a task clerk, aged 48 from Cremorne, lent money from the Bank to friends amid alleged improper favors. The incident involved the bank’s funds and a questionable request to assist a Winkel trade, with ongoing proceedings.

Sydney Wombylis Banke Ot Tienda Lorie Richata Mianwaring Fleming Spotrakh

ENGINE DRIVERS' DISPUTE MAY STOP STEELWORKS

Production at Baldwyn steel works could halt as 2,500 to 4,000 workers face a potential strike. Negotiations extend to midnight with unions pressing for wage and conditions improvements. Officials warn disruption could affect rolling and finishing departments and export supply.

WEWE Bald Beemove sUyikwin Faldea Neti Emo

Sea Search For Plane Lost In Hurricane Janet

A hurricane Janet hinders the search for a plane missing over the Caribbean. Crews investigate storm damage near the coast while authorities monitor weather conditions and coordinate with naval units.

Este Caribbean Doel Intel Witssie Tao Ales Poe Baten Canaan Pune Yatroching Imine

Inquiry on Delinquency Appointed in Assembly

The Legislative Assembly discussed appointing a committee on delinquency and anti social behaviour. Mr K McCaw Lin Lane Covel indicated the committee could be formed on October 24 if necessary, and would report through the appropriate house.

Sydney Wodnesday Inebodo Dohaviour Kuewerler Lina K. McCaw Lane Covel Ine Se

Liberal Party Accused of Speaking for Members Without Consent

A political row erupts over allegations that the Liberal Party issued statements on behalf of members without their consent. The dispute centers on who authorized the remarks attributed to ministers and party officials, drawing comments from opposition figures and prompting calls for clarity from Parliament. Local newspapers report growing tension as parties defend or deny involvement.

Liberal Party

Mail Robbery Concerns Prompt Railways Probe

Department worried by mail robberies reports indicate recurring incidents affecting railway mail service. Investigators note tabbering and tampering near a key site with suspect activity linked to a man named Anthony and a location called Howesey, raising questions about security and response measures.

Wales Aeomwen Howesey Anthony

Police Called In On New Zealand Women Sitdown Strike

Police were ordered to intervene as women blocked a railway line to protest and prevent workmen from entering a railway building. Reports mention telephone lines and property damage amid claims of a planned interruption at a government railway site.

N.Z Uke Nolenhope Lol Isahed Ui Binice

Rhodes Scholarship Awarded To Wollongong Man

A Wollongong man earned the Rhodes Scholarship in 1905 while in the final year of his medical studies at a university. The selection involved interviews and the recipient pursued medicine and chemistry at a non specified institution.

Wollongong Alan Davin Wenley Marthoat Rae Davis Onfar

Import restrictions announced for non-essentials

The Commonwealth government outlines new import quotas effective October 1, cutting duties on non essential goods and reducing certain essential imports by up to 25 percent. Senator O Sullivan and the minister discuss quotas across sectors including cotton tobacco leaf and newsprint, with suppliers told to seek cheapest sources amid broader trade measures.

Cirtmnn O'Sutirmas Australia Berlain Nemdatar Sean Byonee Othey Srbeaton Serator O'Sullivan Fin Saul Fom Qetobert Eytutt Ateruls

Safeguards Against Spiritual Decline Warned by Archbishop Mowl

Archbishop Mowl warned that safeguarding the church's values is essential to prevent spiritual decline. He urged government care to avoid harming harmony, and noted a new televi sion committee and production plans to spread church content. He called for focused recruitment for recruitment for church ministry.

Mowl

Railways Unsafe Claims Spark Debate Across Regions

A jumble of phrases questions railway safety and mentions opposition leaders and local figures. The readable notes suggest concerns over term displacement and potential failures, with references to figures and places, though many words are garbled.

In Brief: Prisoner spared as verdicts span years

A case spanning years ends with a life imprisonment sentence for one suspect. Another suspect faces a murder count after a recent court hearing. Reports from Portland and London note a device related to a crime, while a separate item mentions plague grasshoppers and a large caloric total claimed in a poll.

The Agling Nott Faaifurit Wentworth Portland Aleine Erie Gerad Fralinu Anmwisted Margaret Gormiely Welton London Tattains Goriniin Potlee Sya Patton

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