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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1958

Page

4

Former Iraqi Premiers To Stand Trial Triad Heads to Court

A list of 18 former Iraqi cabinet members and two ex prime ministers Aref Balai and Metab Mirjail faces anti corruption charges under a new law. In Jordan, 400 000 dollars were allocated to cover current budget needs as talks with Syria resume border traffic. Jordan’s King Hussein reviews armored units after a six hour session, pledging readiness against any threat.

Ava Tewle Suiwidi Anded Mukhtur Balai Metab Mirjail Tule el Jacwall Teall Zeal United Nations Munsis Stat Genrat Fragg Ava Amman Jordan Ginzelat Tna Griven Emoush Spekespian TR. Cittoms Orpaetuiunt Jovani Mona Psaagee Trafic Syria Iis Hussein

Oscar Amuses Young Audience Die In Queen Mother's Former Aircraft

A London report states a Viscount aircraft carrying Queen Elizabeth's party on an Africa tour crashed near Benghazi. Thirty five died, including 27 adults and four children, with 21 survivors. Among the dead is Moira Lycett, foster mother of three year old Marco Lycett, connected to Lady Diana Miller. The crash occurred four miles from Benina Airport as turbo props attempted to land.

Oscar Queen Mother London A.a.p.reuters Queen Elizabeth Benghazi Emsh Mirsaengers Bening Airport Migubers Viscount Chilven Ue WK Landiana Anrerrow Meniberg Srimga United Press Marco Lycett Diana Miller Diana Miola Seph Mev Moira Lycett Jung Mia. Lycett Michael Hly All

Indictive case: girl identified after coma near Double Bay

Sunday report states a girl found lying on a footpath at Double Bay Friday. In hospital over 30 hours, Patricia Phenan of Point Lony was identified by a witness and later discharged from St Vincent’s Hospital with police not releasing full details of the investigation.

Syssver Gtr Double Bay St. Vieanentis Polog Patricte Pheanan Palg Daxing Point Sytner

Boy Stops Bull From Killing Injured Father

A boy and his mongrel dog helped thwart a bull attack on his injured father at a Soul Belgrave farm. Police and bystanders arrived as the father, Robert Henry Anderson, 34, was gored repeatedly and rushed to Me Ferntree Gully Hospital with crushed chest and severe injuries. Anderson had been attending his herd when the bull charged, tossing him against a tree as a bystander intervened.

Smelisoupse Vilas Soul Belgrave Robert Henry Anderson Wellington Street South Belgrave James Addergen Ferntree Gully Hospital Anerson Anderson Tim

Prime Minister Strijdam Seriously Ill in Capetown Hospital

AP report from Capetown says South African Prime Minister Johannes Strijdam remains in serious condition after suffering a blood clot on the lung. A stark improvement was reported overnight but the condition remains critical.

Strudom Capetown AP -Reuter South Amehn Johannes Strijdam

Lawyer Fears A Bomb Attack Sparks Migration Plan

A U S lawyer, John Perkins, 46, plans to move his family and save his 250 acre Newton New Jersey farm after threats of a bombing. The article notes other global items and economic notes, including employment shifts in the U S and various international briefs.

New Budiday APA Reuters United States Or Daily News the Laver John Perkins Newton New Jersey Blastown Auckland

UN Committee Finds Radiation Hazards Require Global Action

A United Nations General Assembly science committee report, after a two year survey, warns that radiation exposure from medical, industrial, and explosive sources threatens world health. It urges national and international steps to minimize irradiation and halt environmental contamination, noting uncertainties and the need to continue research on radiation effects.

United Nations General Assembly Sciutific Committees Tla Feneile Perhayrs Algo

Assurance on State Road Tar Use and Tax Compliance

Sydney, Sundays. Eighty percent of the State Road tax will be used to fund better country roads and commissions for motor lorries. W. A. Walsh appeals for cooperation from hauliers to pay the new road tax. The target £250,000 per month is being unmet but the government expects £9,000,000 yearly. Most of the 37,009 vehicle owners are submitting returns, but many fail to comply including those on interstate routes. Government steps to enforce compliance include proceedings against offenders.

Syvney W. A.walsh Walah Tak|ng Biwen Tr. Walsh

Albanian Yugoslav Tension Tied to Death Disappearance

Yugoslav police report a man believed Albanian Hassan Spate disappeared in Belgrade on May 27 and was killed while attempting to escape. Albania and Yugoslavia may face a serious breach as officials refuse to confirm his identity, amid strained Soviet bloc rivalries.

Pour Amantai Albania Belgrade Yugoslavia Yugoslav Internal Affairs Secretariat Tan Ousyield Hassan Spate Asyhiuk Alayia

Playford Returns to Sydney After U S Tour

Sir Thomas Playford Premier of South Australia arrived in Sydney today following a two week tour of the United States. He visited major water industry centers and met with officials to discuss projects and cooperation.

Playford Sydney Sundsy Sir Thomas Playford Premer South Australia United States

Nurse Accepts Snake Bite Challenge at Brisbane Hospital

At Brisbane General Hospital a nurse named June Morris from Rosemount Hospital accepted a snake bite challenge during a demonstration by Queensland snake expert Ram Chandra. He noted most fatalities stem from ignorance and fear while recounting ambulance travel across Queensland. Nurse Morris allowed a three foot green snake to bite her, puncturing her forearm without flinching to prove the point, drawing applause from about 50 attending nurses.

Brisbane Brisbane Cevieral Hospital June Morris Rosemount Hospital Queenslant Exbert Ram Chandra Chandra Imany Times Queensland Nana Ambulance Morris Motxs

Viscount Sets World Record In TAA Flight

Melbourne report says Viscount aircraft piloted by Chivas Sturt set a world record for 20 009 nautical miles during a Coolangatta to Sydney flight. The Australian notes a commemorative plaque will be presented in Sydney to mark the milestone. Charles Sturt’s early Viscount service helped launch the fortified intercapital routes with DALAL backing and Melbourne–Sydney services.

Melbourne Sunray Pirliner Chivas Sturt Tula Coolangatta Syd Vickers-Armstrongs My. M. Millson Wilt Sydney Melboune Tucauay Tor Charles Sturt DALAL TAA

Nudists Watch Forecasts For Congress

Nudists forecast a sunny weekend as the Sixth World Naturist Congress opens next Sunday at Weeburn Abbey in Britain. About 1,000 attendees from around the world are expected. mosquitoes and heat push worries about comfort and privacy. The Duke of Bentzoon hosts the event with guests fully clothed for tradition despite weather hopes. Previous congresses were held in Europe and Australia.

Weeburn Abbey Dute Duke of Congress Britain Weehurst Europe Austraiia

Red treasure returns spark Berlin dispute

In Berlin on Sunday reports say Russia plans to return art treasures seized by the Soviet Army during World War II after taking from Gau territories. The issue centers on restitution to the German regime and ongoing wartime asset claims from the distant past.

Berlin Russia Gau

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