Killed On Roads In Victoria Deaths Rise On Country Highways
In Victoria a series of road fatalities occurred with most deaths on country roads. Two men died in the Ballarat district on Christmas Eve and another man in Dromana last night. Ronald Haydon Williams of Northcote was killed instantly on the Nepean highway at Dromana. Identification took time and relatives were notified. Fourteen or more people were injured in a separate crash near High Street.
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Six Deaths On NS W Roads Over Christmas Holiday
Sydney report notes at least six people were killed on New South Wales roads during the Christmas period. The Brisbane Express crashed into a wheey truck, killing a man named Watson and others. total fatalities rose to six by Wednesday. Police said the deaths occurred at various distances along NW roads.
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Smoking in 1957 Sets New Records in U S Consumption
New United States cigarette use rose to a record high in 1957, with total consumption about 19.0 billion cigarettes higher than 1956. The Yearbook of Newsweek reports an unprecedented rise in yearly cigarette sales.
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Australian road toll climbs to seven in SA crashes
In South Australia a half day toll reached seven with two fatal crashes. Alexander Montrose Watt 43 of Beverley died when his van overturned on Princes Highway near Kingston 28 miles north. His wife Marjorie and Fiona Watt were admitted with injuries while Heather Watt 9 was uninjured. A second fatality Reginald Thomas Andrewartha 41 of Solomontown Perth Port Pirie area died of injuries from a crash on Port Germein Port Augusta road.
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Stone Age Cemetery Unearthed Near Butzback
Workmen clearing a new road at Butzback Hesse unearthed a Stone Age cemetery with skeletons dating from 2500 to 2000 B C. The find comes as other reports detail Clyde shipyards launching 379713 tons in 1957 and planned Jordan talks to ease regional tensions.
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Queen delivers Christmas message on television from Sandringham
The Queen speaks from Sandringham, recalling past monarchs and the BBC broadcast of 25 years earlier. She vows devotion to the nations, praises the Commonwealth, and urges courage to face modern temptations, hoping television makes her message personal and direct.
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New South Wales Green Lights Three Weeks Leave for State Workers
Sydney reports the Cahill government plans to legislate three weeks annual leave for all State award employees in the New Year. The move aims to answer worker pressure and preempt ALP election risk, costing private industry about £4 million for 350 000 workers.
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Sputnik 1 Completes 2240 Orbits by 3 AM GMT
Sputnik 1 reportedly completed 2240 Earth orbits by 3 AM GMT yesterday. The running total for Sputnik II stood at 730 circuits.
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