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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1957

Page

6

Parish Centre Foundation Stone Laid

The foundation stone ceremony for St. John’s Parish Centre in Canberra marked by the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn and the Governor General. Funds estimated at 55 000 pounds, with planning by Rectory staff and support from parishioners and dignitaries who sent greetings from across the region.

Sunier Hang Thia Fu Oy Garamity Sp Wiham J. le Mansfield Mesars Towell Macr Uae St John's Rectory Goring Anitt Duntroon Edwin Smith Queanbeyan Johop Arthur St. John’s St. John's Harish Centre Canberra Goulburn FE. H. Burgmann L. F. Backen St.Jonn's Robertson and Davies Harold Hunter St Paul's Canon R. Border Wheen A. Farr Reeve Cameron Senator Cooper Annabelle Rankin JR. Fraser Alf Body New York Australia

Soviet and China to send delegates to Cairo Afro-Asian meet

Cairo hosts a week long Afro Asian conference this month with delegations of six members each from the Soviet Union and Communist China. Youssef Sivas announced President Nasser will address the gathering.

China Cairo Ascension Uter Aca

Morgan Protest Looms Over Pre-selection Result

Sydney reports detail Labour Party pre-selection turmoil with Morgan challenging his defeat by Thomas Uren in Reid. Counts show Uren ahead with 236 to 174, while Senate hopefuls include Arnold Amour Amour and Burton amid potential retirements. Elections and protests loom as party officials plan to review ballots and assess irregularity claims.

Sydney Sunds C. A. Morgan Reid Thomas Uren Guildford Morgan Trades Hall Labour Senate Senate Arnold J. P. Ormonde A.L Barton Ewatt L. J. Reynolds Teachers’ College Sydwith St D. McLeland N. Hy Carpenter C. T. Wheatley Newcastle Federated Ironworkers Phillip M. A. Joyce Department of Transport Minogue Don Wallace The A.lp G. T. Ramsay West Sydney Poe Eta W. A. Wades D. Watkins Tn. Lang Stting Frank Stewart L. Clay Textile Workers’ Union A.L.P St. George

Employer’s Struggle to Save Worker in Gas-Filled Well

In Emu Hole near Quirindi a property owner risked his life attempting to rescue Keith Wadwell from a 30 ft well. Wadwell, 29, fainted from carbon monoxide while working with a petrol engine, slid back after climbing, and died after the employer collapsed trying to reach him.

Quirendt Emu Hole Quirindi Keith Wadwell Ping Ridge Mr. Gunning Wadwell Gunning

NSW Orders Large Bus Fleet From Leyland Motors

The New South Wales Transport Department placed a contract with Leyland Motors Limited valued at over £350,000 for a large order of fully automatic geared buses. This follows the earlier introduction of 125 Leyland buses with underfloor engines and semi automatic devices.

London Leyland Motors Limited New South Wales Transport Department Serivice Leyland

Danger Of Fire Reduced Amid Rain In NSW Bush Areas

Light rainfall eased fire risk across the Blue Mountains and Northern Districts while Wagga and Kempsey reported relief. Fire crews battled a blaze near Turramurra threatening Davidson Rest Home as patients and staff fought flames until brigades with water tanks arrived.

Wtar Etpard My Ghaudsell Walilely Walter Peatuetions Hp Messer Bush Kelly Blue Mountains Wagga Kempsey Cady Davidson Turramurra Princess Juliata Hospital

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York Cole Mackinst E. M. O'Brien St. Anne's Convent Campbell Ing Manuel Broken Hill Burton Amour N.S.W Metropolitan Water Board Diaruya Bank of New South Wales Re UU
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