Famed French sportwoman and aviatrix Marie Marvingt dies
Nancy, Monday. Famed French sportwoman and aviatrix Marie Marvingt dies aged 88 in poverty. She was a swimmer, boxer, wrestler, tennis player and climber who gained fame in 1905 for a daring Alpine climb. She earned the title Fiancée of Danger for aviation feats including linking Nancy and Southwold in a free balloon in 1909 and becoming France’s first female pilot in 1910.
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Re-elected leaders for Canberra engine drivers union
Elected unopposed president and secretary of the Canberra sub branch Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, Mr E Nitt and Mr Brian Annette, will serve three years. The sub branch has about 600 members.
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Afro Asian Talks Proposed After Khan Visit
Prime Minister Bandaranaike and President Ayub Khan agreed on a second Afro-Asian leaders conference as early as possible. The communique notes Bandung’s 1955 talks as a reference and cites rapid changes in the international scene and new state independence. Ayub rejects non aligned conferences and warns against being a messenger for great powers.
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Australian pianist wins Petrof Concert Piano prize
Pauline O'Connor, 27, Australian, won the Petrof Concert Piano prize in Bologna Italy beating several Italian rivals. The prize, worth more than one million lire, celebrated Petrof piano makers' 100000th instrument. O'Connor has lived in Italy for many years.
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