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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1958
Page
1
Nautilus cross polar ice proves submarine reach and raises future commerce and defense implications. Analysts note potential for atom powered liners and tankers to circumnavigate Arctic routes, enabling oil and goods transport with reduced surface exposure and heightened geopolitical risk.
Senator Spooner told a meeting that inland Australia faces great problems of distance and water supply. He urged nuclear energy development at Lucas Heights to design a reactor needing little water and capable of powering inland towns with minimal fuel and reduced transport. The plan envisions reactors heating and generating steam directly for turbines.
Sydney report says Australia has 30 percent more factories now than ten years ago. Minister for Trade McEwen touts fast industrial growth at NSW Travellers banquet, noting Australia as major exporter despite tougher times. He cites locomotives sold to Malaya and plastics made domestically. Governor Woodward warns of tougher times ahead but confidence in a strong future persists.
Sydney report says Gr. A Marshall head of the Shires Association criticized the Premiers toll road idea. He noted the Premier once backed a plan to upgrade existing main roads with alternate routes and argued toll roads overlook rural areas that fund road improvements.
Commissioner Frederick Coutts, a top Salvation Army leader, visited Canberra over the weekend. He spoke to Queanbeyan and Canberra Salvationists, discussed activities in New Guinea, dedicated a new cornet for the Canberra Salvation Army Band gifted by Dr. H. V. Evatt, and preached at the Smiley morning service before departing for Goulburn.
Mr Claude Barber formerly of Cooyarngbee Station Wee Jasper a leading grazier in the district died at Canberra Community Hospital aged 66 after retirement from farming. Survived by wife two sons Noel and Dudley and two daughters Peg and Joan. Funeral at St Clement's Church of England Yass after service at 8 pm tomorrow.
An ornate Rolls Royce for the King arrives in Kuala Lumpur bearing a value of £4600. The report notes the car as a special royal conveyance as part of a ceremonial event in Maleye.
A US Army assessment outlines Soviet doctrine emphasizing decisive outcomes through offensive action, surprise and nuclear options. It compares forces, equipment, and mobilization, noting Soviet tank, artillery, and air strength, standardised ammo, and rapid reserve deployment. The report weighs risks of limited versus total thermonuclear conflict and Western resilience.
Miss Dorothy Maher selects a Magnolia satin brocade wedding gown for her marriage to Mr. Brian Hegarty at St Christopher's Pro-Cathedral. The ceremony features a pearl edged veil and lily of the valley bouquet, with bridesmaid Miss Margaret Maher and best man Mr. Ray Cullenane. The couple plan a motor tour to Adelaide then Melbourne.
A stray report notes that paintings by Churchill will be shown in Canberra with titles including The exhibition genp. The event is to be opened for the Governor and the public in the Australian city. The paintings were discussed and later taken to Sydney.
The Boys' Brigade Week opens with a parade by the Iseamena Cone and Canberra City teams, followed by an evening meeting where items were presented by Rev. C Burling. The event promotes Christ centered aims and invites all to the open night. The brigade, for boys aged 7 to 18, meets weekly at Limestone Avenue, Ainsile, with a history tracing to Scotland and now active in the British Commonwealth and the U.S. The current strength is 103,000, with funds raised for equipment and administration.
An Australian planut named Eileen Joyes was rushed to a London nursing home yesterday for what was described by her agent as a routine checkup. The report notes confusion over her condition and details remain unclear.
Government plans to raise undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship allowances from January 1958. Maximum living at home rise from 196 to 221 and from 279 to 438 for those living away. Family income thresholds increase, deductions for dependent children rise, and up to 100 postgraduate scholarships yearly are proposed after a Universities Commission review.
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