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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1958
Page
3
Prime Minister Macmillan argues fewer Britons may migrate as Britain pursues a vigorous economy and scientific progress to deter depopulation. He notes skilled Australian migrants are needed while balancing needs of youth, and discusses Europe Australia trade ties amid a new customs union.
A strong earthquake struck New Zealand's North Island with Wellington center rattled by sharp tremors. Buildings reported cracked windows and panic as residents fled. about 150 miles from Wellington, the quake prompted frightened reactions in nearby towns.
A minor protest occurred outside Adelaide Police Court as Raymond John Bailey, charged with Bundown pane, was remanded. Bailey was escorted to a police car amid shouts from two men and two women, while another man threatened a Press photographer.
A fragmented listing shows a dense Sunday and Saturday radio schedule including Breakfast Session Hospital Half Hour Sporting Magazine Stars of Opera Music of the Masters Sporting Afternoon Jazz Club Sydney Symphony and more. It references diverse programs, concerts and news slots across the day and night with multiple time stamps and program titles.
The listing details a full day of radio programming across TAS 2CA Canberra Times including news, sports, music, talk shows, religious broadcasts, and special segments from early morning to late evening. Notable items include Breakfast Session, News, Sportsmen's Parade, Racing Preview, Cliff Carey's Race Talk, Community Chest, Italy Calling, Eric Baume Comments, Police Fire, Quiz Kids, and World-Famous Artists News.
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