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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1958

Page

6

U S Engineers To Invest In Australia

U S engineers plan major investment in Australia with Alco Products New York and Manly Pittsburg Muskegon Corp Pit wel e g Kansas backing. Mr Smith notes nuclear power plant costs and precise augmentation will introduce highly skilled engineering not yet available in Australia.

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Hungarian Pole Vaulter Breaks Iron Curtain Ambitions

A Hungarian pole vaulter reportedly vaulted the frontier into Austria escaping east of the Iron Curtain. The athlete, aged 42, used a barbed wire entanglement and minefield to cross the Hungary Austria line on Thursday, seeking asylum and politics-related asylum claims.

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Spectacular Fire Destroys Wyong Store and Surrounding Homes

A spectacular blaze at a Wyong store and adjacent buildings forced evacuations as the brick and galvanised iron shop collapsed. Firefighters fought for hours while neighbours aided evacuations and authorities cordoned the area near the railway station as motorists watched.

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Nigeria Moves Toward Self-Government Amid Proposals

Lagos reports Nigeria's Western and Eastern regions await governing status as the House weighs a white paper on self-rule slated for March 1. Also notes France wary of recession, Indonesian parliament urged to back a special new capital plan, and the Queen's potential Canada voyage on the Britannia. Atlas missile test success at Cape Canaveral described with range and reach to Ascension. Britain to repay Suez surcharge to shipowners with a coalition plan to share canal costs.

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War Memorial Gymnasium Opens at Grammar School

Governor General Sir William opened the WWI memorial gymnasium built by Hie School with funds near £54,009. Canon D A Garsay and Canon W J Edwards spoke as old boys’ names were read and a memorial plaque was unveiled.

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Large Crowd Deluges Controversial Jerusalem Pool

A Sunday crowd exceeding 1,000 packed a disputed Jerusalem pool amid religious threats of violence and assassination. Preachers denounced the pool in synagogues before sabbath prayers, but attendance at the pool night was the largest since opening last Tuesday. Police watched for trouble as taxis ferried visitors.

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French Newspapers Conserve Pages For August Edition

In a bid to save newsprint, editors limit to ten pages for August editions. The compact issue encompasses most content funded by foreign currency and paid circulation.

Police Blame Thieves For Bakery Fire

Detectives say thieves caused a £100,000 fire at Austr Bakery on Queen Avenue Clayton early yesterday. They allegedly blew a torch after cutting a safe, stole about £500, and damaged offices and battery wheels. Nineteen delivery trucks were destroyed in the blaze, ovens were damaged, and police are pursuing leads with help from local interests.

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Irradiated Grass Tests for Sheep in London

Large bales of grass will be treated with atomic rays at Hinwell and fed to sheep. This extends Berkshire experiments where six sheep ate irradiated grass. A Nature report notes whether immediate feeding or after storage affects adaptation, with samples tested after six months.

London Berkshire Nature

Open Days to be observed in ACT schools

Canberra schools will hold open days during Education Week, inviting the public to inspect facilities and meet teachers. Canberra High School opens this afternoon, Telepark High serves tomorrow, and Canberra Grammar pupils present a play called Make Believe tonight.

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New Pets For Royal Children Reported In London

Princess Ayine and the Prince of Wales reportedly enjoy two brightly colored pets bought from a Nowfolls Moied Faneler, reflecting a playful royal pastime amid London daily life.

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Education Week Observances Highlight Church Services

Multiple Canberra churches held Education Week services with students from high schools and primary schools reading lessons and delivering addresses. Professor L. C. Webb of the Australian National University spoke on education and religion, stressing the Kingdom of God as central to true education.

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Sterling Area Gold and Dollar Reserves Rise

Sterling area gold and dollar reserves increased by 8 million in July to 3,084 million dollars as of July 31, with June payments to the European Payments Union totaling 52,500,000 dollars. The Bank of England reports sustained monthly rises and notes changes in monetary policy and overseas investments, including a drop in overseas British private holdings and high dividend costs.

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