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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1958

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Eisenhower Plans Middle East Aid and UN Roles

President Eisenhower outlines a plan to back Middle East development with U.S. dollars and international consultations. He calls for economic growth, health and education efforts, and joint action with the World Bank and other organizations while urging a water and energy focus and stressing that no single power should dominate the region.

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Farnings Of Car Drivers Raised In Parliament

Parliament discussed earnings of commonwealth ear workers and chauffeurs. A Transport Section report noted drivers earned low weekly sums with 8 shillings to 16 shillings hourly scales and long hours including nights and Sundays. The debate questioned the figures and methods used in calculating pay.

Commonwealth Ear Qorte Hong Patr House of Kep Nts Tim Misi Anid Duihall Praseshap AGT Sven A Twe Terwr Weal Ag Sahsaen Fraser Pacha Prone Svete

U K Plans Six Million Pound Uranium Oxide Purchase

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority intends to buy six million pounds worth of uranium oxide concentrates from two Australian firms United Uranium N2 and South Alligator Uranium Nb. Negotiations completed and contracts expected to be signed within days to supply uranium for the UK nuclear power programme.

Sydney Toursany Ths United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Auswallah Benatar Spaonty Atomic Enery Authority

Japanese Koala Emu Kangaroo cars begin 1958 Mobile gas trial

Three Toyopet cars parked outside the Japanese Embassy in Canberra on the way from Melbourne to Sydney for the 1958 Mobile gas trial. The Koala Emu and Kangaroo are fitted for the event. The Toyopet develops 8 bhp and 4400 rpm and averages 33.04 mpg.

Britain Cuts Bank Rate to 4 1 2 Percent

The bank rate, crucial for loan interest in Britain, was reduced to 4 1 2 percent, a half point cut. This follows a four-month sequence of reductions with prior moves on March 1, May 22, and June 19, as sterling and reserves recovered.

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Italian destroyers sail home after seven month Far East tour

The Italian destroyers Voyage and Warrardunga have sailed for home after a seven month Far East tour. They will be replaced by the fast antisubmarine frigate Quiberon.

Singapore Voyage Warrardunga Quiberon

Britain at Australia tests on intercontinental missiles

Sydney reports UK Minister for Supply Aubrey Jones discusses long range missile work during a tour of Australia. He notes a photo cell guided system and infrared heat research, mentions Woomera testing grounds, and says no more UK nuclear tests in Australia this year.

Sydney U.K Aubrey Jo Jones Jon Canberra Britain Austtria Woomera Vouster Tovizhe Marstings Falky Trith Acevice Snieés Australia

Airliner Disaster Feared Off Ireland Coast

London reports grave fears for 99 passengers and crew after a trans Atlantic airliner vanished en route from Amsterdam to Newfoundland. Unconfirmed signals and wreckage near the southwest coast of Ireland trigger coordinated search by RAF, Canadian, and rescue teams with ships assisting. The flight carried eight crew, three babies, two children, and four adults among 99 aboard.

London Overlee New York Amsterdam Shannon RAI Wreultare Ireland Aupatte Rowm Reysl Ai Force Shadleton Ube Royal Canadian Air Forcs Atlantic Gondor Newfoondland AKAM

July motor accidents injure 41 people in 157 cases

Forty one people were injured in 157 motor accidents on July as reported by the Department of the Treasury. There were no fatalities that month. Major vehicle damage occurred in 87 cases. Police noted 12 Commonwealth cars involved and urged drivers to curb accidents for the rest of the year.

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Senior Ministers To Be Overseas Before Election

Three senior ministers will be overseas before the election with Sir Arthur Fadden and Mr McEwen representing Australia at international and Commonwealth meetings. Dirk Casey will visit New Zealand London Ottawa and Washington before joining the UN delegation, while Sir Arthur Fadden will attend meetings in New Delhi and Genev a Sugar Conference. The government cited senior ministerial duties and the absence window as a factor in planning travel and maintains no election timing.

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