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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 11, 1957

Page

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Nasser Opens Canal to First Tanker Amid Turmoil

The article reports Egypt’s stance on the Suez crisis with Nasser refusing oil payments to the Egyptian Canal Company, Britain and France facing pressure, and U.S. President Eisenhower threatening action if Israel withdraws from Egyptian territory. It notes the Pianeta passage, oil shipments to Suez, and ongoing U.N. sanctions talks. Israel remains determined to stay in Gaza and Gulf positions despite diplomatic pressure.

Egypt Canal Pianeta Nasser Egyptan Canal Company London United Nations Washington Unat Eisenhower Ben Gurion U.S U.N Bet Gaza Gulf Aqaba Chhief U.N. Me Canoe Lodge Israel Jerusalem Gazi Strip London Daily Telegraph Gaz Strip Gulf of Aqaba

Red Invitation To Macmillan Remains Open

MOSCOW Reuters reported Premier Matson renewed his invitation to Sir Anthony Eden to visit Moscow, saying the offer still stands despite a prior letter from Mr Molotov. Bulganin noted no doubt the meeting could improve relations and discuss mutual interests and other questions.

Moscow Oniuas Maton Ffahin Alwenailun Murahal Russia Bulganin Mucil Sir An- Eden Marm

Cyclone Threat Lingers Along Queensland Coast

A tropical cyclone lingering off Queensland's coast has shifted course and threatens the Rockhampton to Cairns corridor. The Weather Bureau issued a red cyclone warning for the coast stretching from Rockhampton north to Cairns as towns brace for severe weather today.

Queensland Weather Bureau Sieh Rockhampton Motsmith Cairns Aeater Anne Peny Point

Man Drowns in Burrinjuk Dam

Murray Prenton 44 of Boorowa drowned when his boat hit a snag on Burrinjuk dam. A fisherman on the bank, Clarence Whend, dived to help but could not reach him in time. Prenton's body was recovered from about 12 feet of water.

Sydney Murray Prenton Boorowa Prenton Clarence

Mother and Son Die in Kennington Road Crash

A Kennington woman 38 and her ten year old son Clarence were killed after a collision at Punt Road and Toorak Road Sout Yarra. Thelma Spry of Bendigo and the other driver escaped unharmed. Clarence died at Alfred Hospital. Mrs. Dutton died later from head injuries.

Melbourne Kennington Punt Road Toorak Road Sout Yarra O. Dutton Clarence Neale and Ligar Bendigo Thelma Spry Mary Street

Trains collide in Derbyshire injures and missing workers

Three trains collided at Chapel-en-le-Frith Derbyshire yesterday. Two goods trains and a passenger diesel were involved. One railwayman was killed and two employees were reported missing while others escaped with light injuries.

London A.a.p.-Reuter Chapelan. le - Frith Derbyshire

NSW Tea Prices Set to Rise Sevenpence a Pound

Sydney reports all first grade NSW tea to rise to 7/4 tomorrow with some brands up 7d. A later wholesale increase of 6d. per lb was announced in Melbourne. Retailers will add 1d to reach 7d per lb as supply concerns tied to World market price and Suez disruptions push costs higher.

Sydney N.S.W Melbourne Tea Authority

Oil Pipeline Break Triggers Panic at Newcastle Wharf

A petrol leak from a break in a pipeline between the oil wharf and the Commonwealth Oil Refineries depot prompts police to seal the area after a passing motorist reports petrol erupting through the tar. Evacuation and traffic restrictions are in place to prevent explosions.

Newcastle Commonwealth Oil Refineries

Palace Denial On Rift Report

Buckingham Palace officials deny a rumour of a rift between the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Press secretary calls the claim untrue while commentators note moments of distance during the Duke’s Gibraltar tour and discuss the implications for the royal residence and State visit plans.

Palace London Buckingham Palace Duke of Edinburgh Baltimore Sun U.S The Richard Colville Luke Sunday Pictorial Gibraltar Harbour

Gift Scheme To Assist Aged In Sydney Launches Appeal

A gift scheme to aid elderly residents, many from the country, was launched in Sydney by Sir Hugh Poate, chair of the Hammondville Citizens' Appeal Committee. The plan supports the Hammondville £200,000 appeal and asks graziers to donate one animal. Stock saleman and Homebush groups pledged cooperation, with country stock and station agents also supporting. About a quarter of Hammondville’s aged residents are from rural areas.

Sydney Hugh Poate Hammondville Saleamen Associae Homebush

Heavy Demands on Bank of Indonesia Push Economy Near Crisis

Government cuts the minimum foreign exchange reserve from 20 percent to 15 percent for three months to counter a fall in reserves and rising currency issuance. unrest in Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi increases funding needs. Trade exports barely outpace imports as public runs on the bank grow.

Bank of Indonesia Sumatra Java Borneo Sulawesi Indonesia

U K Bomber as Deterrent in Sydney Remarks

Sir Handley Page said a veteran British aircraft maker and ABC guest of honour discussed a bomber as a deterrent to attackers. The remarks referenced a bomber of the same type as a preventive measure, with emphasis on deterrence.

Sydney Frederick Handley- Page Great Britain ABC

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