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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

2

Soekarno Denies Interest In East New Guinea

Indonesian President Soekarno rejected claims of interest in West New Guinea, saying it is part of Indonesia. He cited UN failures to resolve the dispute and stated measures against foreigners are not planned while emphasizing economic and political factors shaping the West Irian issue. He also noted repatriation of Dutch nationals and government controls on Dutch properties.

Indonesia Soekarno United Nations Holland West New Guinea Republic World Organization B.U.P Netherlands West Irian Asia the Information Ministry KLM Dutch Airlines Europe Cairo Djakarta Dutch West New Guinea New Delhi Colombo Rangoon

Sputniks to lead way to moon and planets say Soviet scientist

In Moscow a Soviet Academy of Science professor told Sovetskaya Aviatsiya new Sputniks would appear soon, followed by the first rockets to blaze the trail to the moon and other planets. The claim appears in a Sovetskaya Aviatsiya article.

Moscow P.reuter Grst Moon Anstol Biagonhavov Soviet Academy of Science Sovetskaya Aviatsiya

Hillary 150 Miles From Pole In Cold Weather Chase

A. P. reports Sir Edmund Hillary and party are about 150 miles from the pole with snow tractors in low temperatures. The latest run adds 44.5 miles overnight as the team climbs at 11,000 feet. Weather remains fine but clouds grow and temperatures dip to 23 degrees below.

Wellington Reuter Lhat Ed Sir Edmund Sir Edmund Boott

Ships Rush Relief Efforts To Ceylon Victims

Reported by aald that the British Cockade would be diverted to Ceylon with medical supplies and food. Three U S warships led by the 30,000 ton carrier Princeton have left Singapore with medicines a water purification plant and RAF helicopters bound for Ceylon expected to arrive soon. Weakened floods receding in many areas Indian Air Force and planes continue air drops of relief supplies. President Eisenhower sent sympathy to Ceylon. In East Pakistan floods worsen in Dacca agriculture minister Me Mian Jaffar notes devastation earlier in the region.

Seite Aald Britain Ceylon U.S Princeton Singapore RAF Mosth Eg Ee Ater Glow Nfpdian Jan ‘Orce Tobruk Eisenhower Dacca East Pakistan Mian Jaffar West Pensa

Kurrewa IV Sets Hobart to Sydney Record Finish

In Hobart under rough seas, Kurrewa IV wins the Hobart to Sydney race in record time, beating rivals Solo and Anitra. Halvorsen brothers aboard Anitra deliver a bold sail under heavy seas, while Vic Meyer notes improving weather and a tight handicap finish.

Hobart

Returns From Antarctic Expedition Headed by Mr Harry Black

Mr Harry Black former Canberra YMCA secretary who led a 15 member team to Macquarie Island returned to Canberra after 12 months abroad. The crew, including scientists and meteorologists, lived in a heated hut, recording cosmic ray observations and aurora phenomena while examining island wildlife such as penguins and seals. They sailed home aboard the Thala Dan from Melbourne, bringing back photos and a beard as souvenirs.

Harry Bleck Canberra Harry Black Y.M.C.A Commonwealth Macquarie Island Black Melbourne Kista Tasmania Reemaasions Wep Ye Payers Australia New Zealand Chile South America Mr. Black

Church Services For New Year In Canberra and Queanbeyan

Church services listed for New Year at multiple parishes. St Benedict’s hosts 7 30 am and 10 am masses, St Therese Queanbeyan also shown, with times noted for noon or evening observances. Names such as O’Connor, Cant McPhersonates appear. accessibility and full details unclear from the fragment.

Suman Catholiu “Arish Canberra Peter Chanels St. Benedict's Therese

Examination results slated for publication dates

Examination results will be issued in two installments, with Lochbert’s list to be published on Tuesday January 21 and a second update for Youngom on Wednesday January 22.

Lochbert

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