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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1957

Page

3

Increase In Radio activity Across Europe Reported

Reports from Munich Copenhagen Paris and Oslo indicate a rise in atmospheric radio activity after Soviet nuclear tests. Munichs Walter Gerlach confirms increased air pollution while Copenhagen and Paris note higher levels since mid March and late April respectively. Tokyo seeks US pause on Nevada tests.

A.A.P Reuter Europe Munich Walter Gerlach Copenhagen Danish Health Board Paris France Atomic Energy Commission

US Aircraft In Formation Over Sydney

In Sydney today American and Australian naval aircraft formed a display ahead of US Navy units from the Japan area visiting Australia. The Bennington with three destroyers will berth in Sydney early tomorrow and Newcastle awaits Mullany. Seventy aircraft participated including 12 jet fighters forming an A shape to honor the Coral Sea battle anniversary.

Sydney Newcastle U.S. Navy Japan U.S Bennington Mullany Australia Coral Sea Royal Australian Naval Air Station Nowra

Double Road to Turnoff Northbourne Avenue Extension

The Department of Works supports extending the double roadway of Northbourne Avenue to the Yass turn-off with a second roadway planned soon. Work is hoped to begin in 1957 58 and the street will keep its original suburb name in new extensions.

Department of Works Northbourne Avenue Yass Interior Fairhall Advisory Council

Man And Wife Injured In Canberra Collision

Two people were injured in a collision at the intersection of Arthur Circle and Empire Circuit yesterday afternoon. Augustus Piggins and his wife, of Moresby Street Red Hat, sustained rib bruises abrasions and a cut nose and were taken to Canberra Community Hospital. The other driver Johannes Hermans eet of Buxton Street Deakin escaped injury.

Arthur Circle Empire Circuit Forrest Augustus' Piggins Moresby Street Red Hat Piggins Canberra Community Hospital I Johannes Hermanseet Buxton Street Deakin

Canberra board backs Cotter River tourist facility plan

The Canberra Tourist Advisory Board recommends new showers toilets and laundry facilities at the Cotter River recreation area to aid campers and tourists. The Department of the Interior adopted the plan and said Red Hill road will be widened and sealed to the summit with shelters and seats to be added after earthworks. Bus timetables will be available at shopping centres and hostels once the revised timetable is issued.

Cotter River Canberra

Lifer Fails To Gain Custody Of 5 Children

Arnold Mark Curtis a life prisoner forfeited all rights to his five children after being ruled by Mr Justice Hudson in the Supreme Court. Curtis had murdered his wife at her parents home on Griffin Street Hamilton in November 1055 and sought custody for himself. His request was refused with custody awarded to the wife's parents.

Melbourne Arnold Mark Curtis Pent- Tidge Gent Justice Hudson Supreme Court Curtis Ham Eoon Griffin Street Hamilton

Actress Marilyn Menree Joins Israel Hapoel as Mascot

Marilyn Menree has joined Israel Hapoel as official mascot. She will kick the first ball in an international match between Israel and an all star American team in New York on May 12.

Marilyn New York P.reuter Marilyn Menree Israel Hapoel

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