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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1957

Page

5

Space satellites raise urgent military and legal issues in wake of Sputnik

The article argues that satellite launches bring unprecedented military inspection capabilities and danger from in-orbit debris. It calls for coordinated Western strategy to avoid costly rivalry, and for UN leadership on legal questions about responsibility, jurisdiction, and lunar property as space activity expands.

Earth Pet United States Outer Space Army Navy Air Force Eisenhower United Nations Moon

Death of Mr W H Knight Canberra transport chief dies

W H Knight transport manager for 18 months and former assistant transport officer for 24 years died suddenly at home in Bougainville Street Harrest He born in Reading England came to Australia as a boy He led Canberra Baptist Church work including missions to Troila Pakistan and New Guinea He was awarded the MBE in 1954 and chaired several church committees Funeral where Transport Workers Union guard of honour attended and several department officials were present He survived by his widow and two children Betty and Joan

Department of the Interior William Henry Knight Hishome Bougainville Street Harrest Afr. Knight Reading England Rame Australia Knight Canberra Melbourne Land Baptist Sunday School Troila Pakistan New Guinea Baptist Church F. P. McMaster Institute of Engineers Institute of ‘Transport Transport Workers’ Union H. W. Ranson Baptist A. A.west W. H. Lavender J. Moore 3. Rowe G. C. Fisher

Pope May Add To List Of Cardinals

Vatican circles mention Monsignor Giuseppe Fietta and Carlo Chiarlo as possible cardinals. Pope Pius XII aims to broaden the College to reflect global Catholic presence across continents and races.

Giuseppe Fietta Italy Carlo Chiarlo Brazil Vatican College of Cardinals Yar Aid Peru Cuba

Possible Candidates Named for Future Cardinal Honors

The article lists potential candidates from heavily Catholic regions for future cardinal appointments including Manila Archbishop Rufina Santos, Mexican Catholics, and U S figures like Boston Archbishop Richard Cushing and San Francisco Archbishop John Joseph Mitty. It notes England lacking a current cardinal and cites Milan Archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini and Monsignor Domenico Tardini among likely choices. It also recalls Pope Pius XII's 1953 vacancy actions and current College of Cardinals statistics with 12 vacancies among 86 cardinals from 23 nations.

Philippines Manila Rufina Santos Mexico United States Boston Richard Cushing San Francisco John Joseph Mitty England William Godfrey Westminster Giovanni Battista Montini Milan Monsignor Domenico, Tardini Vatican

Informal Prizegiving at Tellopea High

Prizes for studies citizenship and effort were awarded by P and C Association president J R Randell. He praised staff and pupils, noted modernization works, and predicted a bright future for the school as Canberra’s historic education center. Deputy headmaster R M Cooper received crystal glassware and thanked Deputy Crawford, with parents and students looking forward to a prosperous future.

Rmany P. and C. Association J. R. Randell Canberra Australia R. M. Cooper Hay Memorial High School Cooper Rip Crawford

Governor General attends cadet parade at Flinders Naval Depot

The Governor General Sir William Blim attended the Passing Out Parade of cadets at the Royal Australian Naval College in the Flinders Naval Depot Victoria. On the same day veterans from the War Veterans Home Yass and the Canberra branch of the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Ballors Soldiers and Airmen League visited Government House Canberra.

William Blim Royal Australian Naval College Flinders Naval Depot Victoria War Veterans Home Yass Canberra Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Ballors Imperial League of Australia Government House

Evatt to Contest Wagga By Election

Federal Opposition leader Dr Evatt is expected to take part in the Wagga by election next week freeing him from Parliament duties as it adjourns. Seven candidates contest the seat formerly held by E H Graham Minister for Agriculture as campaigns intensify.

Sydney Bundsy Dr. Evatt Wagga E. H. Graham Agricuiture

President Eisenhower Makes Continued Recovery Progress

President Eisenhower remains in improving condition after a cerebral attack. White House spokesman Hagerty reports another good night and a very good mood as the president observes the Army versus Navy game from the White House.

Army Navy

Kishi Heads to New Zealand on State Visit

Japanese Prime Minister Kishi leaves Sydney by air for New Zealand on a state visit. He will tour Canberra and attend a state dinner with Australian officials, including a reception for 200 guests where he toasts the Queen and the Emperor of Japan.

Sydney Suratay Japan Mr. Kishi Sidney New Zealand Wallan Slik Carberra Australite Bishi Waterwick Farm Nsw Kelly Heffron Cahill Grahametown New Eantie Kishi Elvic

Foundation Stone Ceremony For Anglican Centre in Canberra

The foundation stone for St John’s Parish Centre in Canberra will be laid in a ceremony led by Governor General Sir William Blin and attended by Archbishop Mowll. The £90,000 project will yield a 450-seat hall, two wings with classrooms and meeting rooms, plus club rooms on an upper storey. Bishop Burmann will oversee the later opening ceremony.

William Blin St. John's Parish Bel Royal Mill College Duntroon Aecromtmodite Meestig Buremann Lambell

Fibrous Plaster Makers Hear On Trends

A meeting of the Fibrous Plaster Manufacturers Association was held at the Ayite and included the AGT and Southern Tobielands branch. State residents J Molloy and E Willis attended as association officers and discussed latest experiments at the CSIRO Melbourne office. The CSIRO will publish booklets on refinements in fibrous plaster sheets and cornices and on lighting effects for plaster surfaces.

Ayite Tobielands Fibrous Plaster Manufacturers’ Association Messrs. J. Molloy E. Willis C.s.lr Melbourne Ms. Ridge Une

Esperantist for Congress to Attend Melbourne Meeting

A noted Esperanto advocate Tibor Sekely plans to attend the Australian Esperanto Congress in Melbourne next January. Sekely, based in Nepal, is described as renowned with twelve books published in eighteen languages and will deliver three travel lectures during the biennial congress series.

Tibor Sekely Nepal Melbourne Sekely Canberra

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