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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1957

Page

2

Global debate on nuclear arms race and testing limits

The article argues that fear over nuclear weapons persists amid calls for cessation and open skies inspections. It notes Russian testing aims and the need for guarantees beyond political pledges. Acknowledging radiation risks, it stresses two-power division and the hope for common ground and goodwill to advance disarmament talks.

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Lung cancer gains on tuberculosis in Australia

Sir Harry Anderton warned that lung cancer is rising as a killer in Australia. He cited statistical links to smoking and urged reducing tobacco use. He noted overseas cancer deaths have fallen in some regions while lung cancer deaths climb, part of a global trend.

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Queensland cabinet vote looms over premier Gair

Brisbane January: The Queensland Cabinet is expected to pass a vote of confidence in Premier Gair. A special meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party is anticipated to back him Tuesday night. The Premier faces the threat of expulsion as the Queensland Central Executive weighs its options.

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Capture of Wanted EOKA Terrorists in Lefku District

In West Cyprus forces report the capture of the last group of wanted EOKA terrorists in the Lefku district of West Siprun. The operation yesterday brought in seven detainees led by George Demetriou, 22, with Mikis Firitis as chief lieutenant. among the captured is Neofytos Sofoclgous, 20, a waiter at Government House.

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Greek Honour For Makarios Grand Cross Awarded in Audience

King Paul of Greece yesterday in an audience awarded Archbishop Makarios the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of George I for his service. The event took place in Athens as relations between Greece and Cyprus were highlighted.

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Menons Hold Stronger In New Cabinet

In Delhi, Prime Minister Nehru reaffirms Menon as key foreign policy voice, with close access to the PM and trust to speak for him internationally. S. K. Patil named Irrigation and Power Minister, seen by some as a bid for balance. The cabinet is viewed as a mix with little change, while Hindustan Standard hints at “new blood” in a cartoon.

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Africans Battle of Leprosy in Modern Uganda Effort

Leprosy in Africa is waning in parts of Western Africa and Uganda. Dr J A Kinnear Brown leads a program with treatment villages, affordable at about £25 000 yearly, where healthy volunteers and leprosy patients coexist under managed conditions to curb the disease.

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Fraser challenges Canberra aged housing provision

Mr Fraser, on his weekly broadcast, accused Canberra of failing the elderly and urged action to provide aged housing. He cited government dwellings, pensioner support networks, and local groups like the Twilight Homes and Goodwin Centre committees. Funds and sites exist for six initial living units at Bonney and Angus Streets, with subsidies and tax deductions available.

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Memorial ceremony at memorial grounds with Governor General

Arrangements set for April 25 ceremony in front of the Memorial grounds with the Governor General and Lady Slim expected. Attendees to be in position by 10 20 am. Navy Army Air Force detachments led by the Royal Military College Band will march in at 10 20 am. Ex service men and women, Canberra City Band, and wreath placers will follow. Public wreaths may be placed before and after the ceremony. Office guest at the Queensland Anzac Day ceremony will be Brackenridge APS. Anna Day events include wreath laying at Queanbeyan High School and St Greer's Convent School memorials.

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Lawyer diary mishap sparks questions on hire and wills

In a legal diary excerpt a discussion unfolds about hiring a secretary with a fixed annual salary and the risk of claims if the hired person is injured by a faulty machine. The dialogue shifts to estate planning and death duties, debating how to structure wills to avoid double taxation and ensure heirs receive assets.

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