13 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary notice mentions an aquatic event or exhibit linked to Hilton with uncertain dates and locations in Australia and Canada. No clear participants or outcomes are readable.
United Press reports a Italian guide died overnight on a hazardous exposed peak after a night of storms. Climber Claudio Corti was saved by Alfred Gramminger and hauled 800 feet to the summit as a rescue effort continues for two Germans missing and another group of Swiss alpinists perished nearby. Rescue teams race to the summit weather permitting.
A DC4 charter plane carrying 73 passengers and six crew went down in violent weather near Montreal during a London to Toronto flight. All 79 aboard died including many former British servicemen and their wives. Authorities seek the cause as rescue reports describe a large crater and scattered debris.
A Royal Dutch Navy flying boat crashed near Merauke in Dutch New Guinea, killing eight of ten aboard. It was en route to drop supplies to an advance party of scientists preparing an expedition to unmapped areas next year.
An 18-year-old seaman, Brian Andersen of Balmain, had his vagrancy conviction overturned by Judge Clegg in the District Appeals Court. The May 28 sentence of 21 days by Mr. Aves at Central Court was quashed after the appeal, with Andersen arguing he had lawful means of support.
Rear-Admiral H. J. Buchanan, now retired, believes the English public accepts government cuts in armed forces as sensible. He notes the policy aims to streamline forces for atomic era conditions and cites his experience as former Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Australia area.
Canberra schools report sharp illness absences as the epidemic peaks or recedes. Tela Park High lists 54 pupils and four teachers absent from 640 pupils. Ainslie Public 278 absentees. Canberra High and Canberra Grammar show notable student losses, with staff out across several institutions.
British backed forces capture Nizwa in Oman after a show of force. Brigadier Robertson arrives with armoured escort while leaflets urge attackers to surrender. Imam’s loyalists retreat to mountains as claims of foreign meddling surface.
Newcastle reports that the South Maitland Strike ended tonight after a combined meeting of unions approved by a large majority a recommendation by executive officers to resume work while the dispute is brought before the Coal Industry Tribunal with Justice Galuo. Members of the division employees and members of the F.E.D.A. attended.
Rival ALP factions clash over leadership and loyalty as Bukowski vows to expose Walsh while Walsh defends his Bundaberg win and ties to the QLP. Queensland party officials plan investigations into branch support amid intra party tensions ahead of elections.
Armour is charged with the murder of Anne France Armour last Saturday morning. The incident occurred early Saturday and authorities released few details pending further investigation.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics plans a thorough survey of the wheat industry in Melbourne to analyze the future state of wheat production and market factors. The study will cover all aspects before finalizing any statements on wheat stat flection.
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