30 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1953
Page
1
Ambiguous quake reports outline minor damage across New Zealand with sighting of tremors in Wellington and dispersed effects noted, including a perched worker and a swaying structure amid unclear details and garbled text.
Russia accepts plan for high level talks with the United States Britain and France to discuss Europe security amid Western hesitation. A Moscow dispatch notes Soviet envoy Semionov to East Germany and a cloudy path to four power discussions with London and Paris seeking clarity on discipline and diplomacy.
Trans Australia Airlines reports a likely modest profit for the coming year while Qantas and Civil Aviation moves show only limited gains. Government representatives note cautious optimism as aviation prospects hinge on market demand and policy support.
The Commonwealth plans to introduce legislation within the next fortnight to create an Australian Wheat Export Board. Minister McEwen announced the move, saying it would enable a marketing structure under Commonwealth authority and align with a broader international wheat agreement. The bill would empower the board to receive and sell wheat and manage exports, potentially using state accounts or an all-Australian pool.
Informing Parliament Jeteedy, the Government discussed ending an era of costly Canberra projects. The Department of Works inherited inefficient contracting and day labour, notably the administrative block near Parliament House. Costs cited included £704,000 with £750,000 cut, potentially rebuilt in months if financed.
Australia supports broad exchange of atomic information with the United States and Britain under caution. Menzies notes risks of duplication and argues mutual cooperation, while denying any current talks or negotiations with Britain or the United States on formal security measures.
A House of Representatives debate yesterday raised a question about a university cottage tied to the minister for Territories. Fraser and Mr. Rasluck questioned rent terms and appropriateness, with Fraser pressing for a clear answer on future plans.
Fragmentary text references a person described as a lover and family man, with unclear context about wartime roles and Allied forces. It mentions an Allied spokesman and a sequence of initial movie shots by Eve Braun showing Hitler away from home, but wording is garbled and details are uncertain.
Indian delegates urged heads of great powers to convene a Big Four or similar meeting to hammer out peace and economic plans. They stressed that without such a gathering, peace and progress in Asia and beyond remain elusive. Nehru backed proposals for a unified approach, while cautions about procedural rules and the need for concrete action echoed in remarks from other officials.
A twin engined airplane carrying 42 people crashed near Standiford Air Field. Twenty one trainees died and many others were injured as the craft broke in two and burst into flames. A stewardess named Dorothy Jens Bush AB was reported to have perished. Security forces hauled wreckage as responders battled the blaze.
Police investigate a double homicide in Yarra Raga and a nearby crash death. Forensic work focuses on a Norwegiam groom figure linked to the apparent crime scene and a wife, Bemnice Harpe, and a 30 year old partner. A neighbor, Mrs Weet, says Groose attacked her and that the suspect appeared unwell.
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