20 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
1
A summary mentions help from Royals to Rena W in the ADE Norte area. The note highlights assistance and local support efforts with no further details on amounts or dates.
Syria faces a rapid leadership crisis as pro Soviet officers dismiss senior ranks and form a clique in control. Nine teen Russian tanks and armored carriers were seen near Beirut as observers expect a drive against opponents, notably the Populist Party.
Eight hours after a drilling explosion trapped workers in a tunnel 200 feet beneath Ontario the casualties were located 4000 feet from the tunnel. Coast Guardsmen and rescue crews reported finding the bodies.
Police launched a statewide manhunt after four armed men abducted a girl from a market at Smithfield Road. Giovanni attempted a rescue but was struck. two men blocked pursuit as the car sped away. The victim’s brother described the assault while detectives pursued a strong lead on one suspect’s identity.
The estimates set aside £42250 for hospital improvements, doubling last year’s allocation. A new laundry block is projected at about £16000, with possible reliance on private laundry services if not built. The board plans to approach the Department of Health for approval.
Law schools conference opens with chair man G. Sewer and professors W Her rison Cowan and J G Fleming listed among attendees.
The headmistress said yesterday that more than half of the 450 enrolled children were away. Many pupils were sent home ill and St Patrick’s will not reopen before the holidays. Further details unclear due to damaged text.
House Un American Activities Committee chair announced a bill to curb subversion. It would make membership in the Communist Party automatically punishable and impose strict penalties on Communists and others accused of subversive activity.
The article notes proposals to adjust tax concessions for dependents and families with a range of allowances. It says new scales are being prepared and cabinet approval is expected that day. No changes to excise on beer or cigarettes are anticipated. Total budget provisions, including pensions for companies, may total 30 to 35 million pounds.
Sydney reports show influenza deaths numbering around 30 with health minister statements noting many cases may stem from staphylococcal pneumonia rather than Asian influenza. Post-mortems are lacking, complicating exact cause attribution across hospitals and suburbs.
The Department of the Interior advised that two 99 year and one petong lease for cinema sites in Griffith and near St Pauls Church at Manuka Circle and Canberra Avenue were approved. Building must start within one year and cost at least £50,000 with plans approved.
Firemen battled for two hours to control a blaze at the BHP steelworks in Newcastle. The oiling mill and adjoining machinery were damaged, with the roof and walls of the building affected by the fire.
The NSW Education Department notes a forthcoming report on secondary education for Canberra is delayed and due in about a month. Meanwhile Lyneham High School site plans have been submitted to the National Capital Planning and Development Committee and deemed satisfactory apart from assembly hall siting and access considerations.
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