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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1957

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Zhukov Demonstrates Bayonet Charge at Indian Army Academy

Soviet Minister for Defence Marshal Zhukov shows the Red Army bayonet charge during his visit to the Indian Military Academy at Debra Dun on January 29. Indian officers including Lt General K S Thimmayya watch as observers stand nearby.

Song Chukov Soviet Union Red Army Zhukov Debra Dun India Thi K. 5. Thimmayya Ion Commission

France Rejects Algeria as UN Concern and Egypt Involvement

France states Algeria is not a UN issue and cites three reasons for avoiding debate this year. Pineau accuses Egypt of aiding Algerian rebels and argues UN condemnation is needed if standards differ by interest. France claims 400000 troops in Algeria defend order and safety amid ongoing conflict.

Y Pineau France U.N. Garter M Pineau Ageria WM Reolt Promines Egypt M. Pineau Nasser Algeria Tran United Nations

Flowers for Mr Menzies Arrange at Royal Welcome

The Prime Minister Mr Menzies received a large floral tribute in a formal ceremony attended by 150 guests. Delegates presented towers from Hawaii and the flowers were shipped from abroad as part of a ceremonial welcome for the visiting leader.

Menzies Kiallan MW Mullahey

Five Dead From Darwin Gastro-enteritis Epidemic

Darwin toll rises to five after a child dies amid six week gastro outbreak. Victims aged three to nine months lived in Parap and Winellie near Darwin's centre. Hospital treats 13 gastro patients in a dedicated ward. officials blame sanitation failures.

Darwin Tuesay Parap Winellie Darwin Hospital Dodds Northern Territory Mr. Humphry J. C. Archer Humphry

Outside Fires Ban Lifted in ACT

The ACT lifted the open fires ban from 9 pm yesterday as cloudy conditions and rising humidity forecast a chance of rain. Bush Fire Council chief Mr. Cole said fires may be lit in specified fireplaces and incinerator permits are now allowed. Fire Brigade noted many calls for permits after the lifted ban.

Bush Fire Council Mr. Cole Cole Canberra

Sandys Denies Egyptian Casualties in Port Bald Speech

In his first Commons speech, Defence Minister Duncan Sandys denied reports that Egyptians suffered 3,000 casualties at Port Bald. He rejected calls from Labour for a second inquiry into the incident.

Wu Wow Luesuay AAP Reuter Duncan’ Sandys House of Commons Port Bald Labour

Mass Deportation Charge Against Hungary

New York reports the United Nations committee on Hungary requested a General Assembly briefing to stop alleged deportations to China of 40,000 Hungarians. Dr Emilio Nunez-Portuondo drew attention to a newspaper report on the claims in a letter to the committee.

New York Iuesaay AE Rae Cubsas Special United Nations Committee General Assembly China Cuba Emilio Nunez-Portuondo

America Urged To Discipline Israel In UN Debates

The American delegation remained quiet on certain expressions while negotiating on Middle East issues. Secretary General Hammarskjold met with Israel's Abba Eban and discussed ongoing tensions, with possible on the spot efforts to resolve the Suez Canal status, U N Emergency Force deployment, and the 1949 armistice terms with Egypt. Delegations urged U S pressure and considered Assembly condemnations and new restrictions on Israel.

Hammarakjoeld Abba Eban Jyeevern Group Emia Sae Hammarskjoeld Middle East Suez Canal U.N Israel Egypt United States United Nations Assembly

Reggie the ape escapes Taronga Park Zoo cage

The defendant ape Reggie escaped from his Taronga Park Zoo home this afternoon. He leaped through yards and briefly entered a private home on Ricard Ave before being recaptured by his keeper. Reggie showed a strong dislike for confinement and seemed to prefer life inside his enclosure.

Reggie Taronga Park Zoo Oman

Commonwealth Medical Aid May Increase

The Commonwealth Government debated increasing the medical and hospital benefits scheme payments amid rising costs. No decision was reached and the matter was held over. The Health Minister plans to bring recommendations to Cabinet for review of payment scales. Currently the Commonwealth pays 8 shillings a day for hospital costs, 12 shillings if the patient is insured with a registered benefits organization.

Commonwealth Rae Ctigunde

Mr. Alderton Criticizes New Zealand Imports

New Zealand High Commissioner Lisle Alderton in Auckland says New Zealand was treated worse than any other nation in Australia’s import licence system. He notes New Zealand is Australia’s fifth largest buyer, yet faces harsher licensing treatment than rivals while purchasing about £41 million of Australian goods.

Auckland A.A.P Reuter New Zealand Canberra Lisle Alderton New Australia Alderton

U S Company Expands Monthly Investment in Exploration

U S company plans to continue investing about 500000 dollars monthly in exploration efforts, signaling ongoing commitment to resource development. The remarks highlight steady funding and long term focus on expanding prospecting activities across several sites.

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MR. Menzies Hungary America Eban Golda Meir Jerusalem Sharm el Sheikh Aqaba Gulf Gaza Strip Apparing Humana Sparks Ricard” Avenue Mr. Alderton N.Z U.S Owla
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