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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1957
Page
10
A report states that Day denied resigning from the Liberal Party and said he did not seek nomination by the Welfare Council for the ACT Advisory Council election next. The statement followed questions about his political plans and candidacy.
Mr F C P Keane granted a special liquor licence to Jick Lagoniees for an Olympie lbeotr Chub event on AY E. Despite objections over hours and purpose, a report on liquor usage was ordered within seven days. Attendees averaged about 80 with hot dogs and rissoles on offer. around 18 dozen bottles were bought for the night.
A.A.P.Reuter reports Canon Horace Widkingon died leaving Oliver Cromwell's embalmed head to his son. The family bought the 17th century artifact in 1812 for £100 and displayed it in a study shrine.
Ambassador Sebald addressed Gowrie Serim the Lady whea Club Hall for the Returned Servicemen’s League annual meeting. He praised Allied wartime cooperation, recalled Tobruk and K E and Korea, and urged ongoing public interest in foreign policy to support peace. The Canberra RS L branch highlighted collective memory, service, and the need to maintain peace through active citizen involvement.
The Control Yuan accuses Minister Chen Tai Chu of premature disclosure of news that American Matador guided missiles would be stationed in Formosa. Canberra reported the case on May 7, with Chen summoned to Formosa for explanations. The matter will go to committees on disciplining public functionaries for investigation.
Sydney Friday the NSW Teachers Federation federal council with 160 members will meet to decide on continuation of planned atop-work meetings after the Full Bench of the State Industrial Commission sided against the plan. Lithgow Armidale Bathurst and feminist groups oppose militant action while country delegates anticipate a stormy session and potential divisions on the move.
A French military tribunal sentenced Bellam Movement-M.N.A. to death for acts of external security of the state and for forming terrorist commandos. The ruling followed proceedings in Algiers reported by AAP and Reuters.
Glenloch a 1127 acre estate in Belconnen, long held by the West interests, was sold yesterday afternoon at an auction. The 50 year Crown lease from January 1, 1956, covers 13 paddocks with river frontage and water sources. Buildings include a homestead, woolshed, shearers quarters, garage and workshop, with sale handled by Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd for Mr J H West.
Canberra Commerce considers shifting the half day shopping holiday to Wednesday afternoon in line with New South Wales practice. The change preserves the existing ordinance, allowing retailers to choose another day if desired. The Interior Department plans trout ova purchases for the Territory’s streams.
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