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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

5

Cyprus Prospects for Peace Amid Cyprus Tensions

The Cypriot issue moves toward settlement via negotiation rather than violence after Sir Hugh Foot’s arrival. British forces seek friendly ties with Greek and Turkish Cypriots while Archbishop Makarios’ influence diminishes. A Cairo Afro Asian conference delegation adds external pressure, and authorities urge resuming practical talks among Cypriot groups with international help to avoid new unrest.

Cyprus Negeria Hugh Foot Geaphisis Makarios Tran Ut Teorgment Cairo Ier

Claims W A Wheatgrowers Exposed Exploitation

In Perth a Western Australian Wheat Board member accuses the Commonwealth Shipping Line of exploiting WA wheat amid Eastern States shortages. He blasts Senator Partiridge and the Shipping Minister for prioritizing profit over WA wheat and flour industries.

Perth Wheat Board Today Commonwealth Shipping Line Broward D. Maloney Partiridge W.A. Wheat Sydney

School Among The Rockets in White Sands Ends Flight Curiosity

John Hoover, principal at White Sands Elementary, oversees a rocket base school where 430 pupils of government workers study amid a world of space science. Teachers travel from Las Cruces and El Paso as classes push IQ and achievement higher. The environment fosters multilingual, worldly students and rapid learning, though safety and behavior remain a focus.

Lael White Sands Las Cruces N.M Paso Texan Hoover Navy Isxile John Hoover Sreet Anana White Sandy Ig Xt Boca Sehr

UK Air Firms to Combine in Britain USA Scale Merger

London Friday British two aircraft firms Hawker Siddeley Group and Bristol Aeroplane Company plan to merge. They employ over 150000 workers in Britain and Canada and would have a combined working capital of about 250 million pounds. The merger aims to create a rival to American leaders and enable an aero engine link with Rolls-Royce.

London Britain Hawker Siddeley Group Bristol Aeroplane Company Mall Canada America Hells Royce

Dry Spell May Cause Spending To Fall In 1958

The New Year could see a decline in consumer spending as the dry spell hits the economy. Mr. R W C Anderson said production capacity remains strong but momentum is fading and government policy will aim at stability and tax action in 1958.

Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia R. W. C. Anderson Canberra Mr. Anderson

Rains Break Drought In Alice Springs District

Drought-breaking rains fall across the Alice Springs district with heavy falls reported on several spots. The Finke region sees sowing efforts resumed after five years as roads go under water and farmers cope with flooding.

Alice Springs Darwin Alles Springs Adelaide

Australia’s First Nylon Factory Near Bayswater Opened

Britain’s Nylon Spinners Australia reports completion of its Bayswater Victoria nylon yarn plant months ahead of schedule. The factory will supply nylon to textile mills with an anticipated output of about six million pounds of nylon yarn.

Bayswater Victoria Nylon Spinners (Australia) Pty, Ltd

Heat wave claims ten lives in New South Wales

NSW faces blistering heat with about ten deaths, eight in Sydney, as hospitals treat many exhausted babies. Health officials urge precautions, noting infants and elderly are at high risk and advise rest, hydration, and seeking medical help if dehydration signs appear.

Sydney Grace Cuthbert Browne N.8 W. Bearet Iolas Coor Routan

No Road Deaths In Victoria Reported

No fatal accidents were reported in Victoria today for the first time since the holiday period began, as police urged caution and enforcement authorities to keep roads safe.

Victoria Melbourne Toria Cll

Earthquake Shakes Tuansy in Istanbul Riot

A strong quake hit Istanbul causing tremors felt across the city.Reports describe damage and brief disruptions but no confirmed casualties as authorities assess impacts. Local residents report structural cracks and power outages in several districts. emergency services respond to scattered incidents.

Indonesia seeks red arms from Communist and non Communist states

Indonesia eyes foreign arms purchases as a military mission plans travel to Czechoslovakia Poland Yugoslavia and other nations. The embassy says orders could total nearly 100 million pounds while Indonesia awaits a definite answer to prior requests.

Djakerta Czechoslovakia Poland Yugoslavia

Queen Elizabeth and Khrushchev Top Year’s Poll

Queen Elizabeth and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev shared top honors in the Associated Press annual year end poll. Women editors named the Queen “Woman of the Year” while editors across media chose Khrushchev as “Man of the Year.”

New York A.ap Reuter Queen Elizabeth Khrushchev American Associated Press News Age Communist Party Eisenhower Prince Philip Vher Vial North America

Lady Sim Attends Funeral of Mra. HL OW. K. Mowll

Mrs Mowll wife of the Primate of Australasia Archbishop Mowll had a funeral service at St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney yesterday with Lady Sim wife of the Governor General in attendance.

Lady Slim Lady Sim Mra

Canberra tourist camp hit by drought and poor weather

A Canberra camp proprietor says drought and bad weather cut holiday travelers this year. He notes potential boom the Christmas period was dampened as drought affects visitors from Queensland and New South Wales, reducing overall camping numbers.

Canberra Australia A. Craig Seth Mountain Tourist Craig-Smith Queensland New South Wales N.S.W

Canberra Sees Warm but Calmer Conditions

Canberra enjoyed a break from recent heat and drying winds with a clear sky. Temperatures reached 87 degrees, above Thursday's peak, while winds eased to around 82 miles per hour earlier in the period, with a forecast of hot dry conditions and fresh northerly winds and high fire danger.

Canberra Wing & A

French film pioneer Charles Faasete dies in Monte Carlo

French cinema pioneer Charles Faasete, a founder of the Pathé era, died yesterday in Monte Carlo on his 4th birthday after a career that helped shape early motion pictures. He retired years ago but his company remains active under family management.

Monte Carlo Reuter Film Pathe Charles Ee: Faasete

Death of Mr M D Magner in Manly Hospital

Report states Mr M D Magner died yesterday afternoon in Manly Hospital after being taken there from Can daughtera Elizabeth 11 and Margaret 7 at home in Sydney for a holiday. He was an ex-service man and former president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Lutherans Stage Krippenspiel Christmas Service

The United Lutheran Church in Canberra presented a Krippenspiel and Christmas service narrated in Bible words by a young reader. The pageant featured sung and spoken parts with residents taking part.

United Myangeneel Lutheran Church Canberra Jesot el Sging

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