17 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1959
Page
1
The cyclone, near Bowen at 9 pm, lashes Bowen Proserpine Ayr and Home Hill with 85 mph winds. Reports show unroofed homes, hospital damage, blackout of communications, and potential fatalities in Ayr and Bowen as floods loom and transport networks collapse.
Stage is set for a historic telecast of Parliament with four cameras recording the Governor General Sir William Slim opening the session in Canberra. Four Senators are to be sworn in as vacancies are filled and the Liberal Country Party government holds a 32 seat House majority.
Indonesia’s Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Suryadarma announced the Air Force seeks large aircraft and electronic gear from the United States and Australia. He stated the equipment is needed for island defense and instructed officers touring Australia with the Foreign Minister to gather details on suitable aircraft.
Dr. Evatt was re-elected leader, defeating Mr Ward by 46 votes amid caucus tensions. Calwell and Mec Kenna retained top posts. Ward close but not ousting Evatt. Executive slate included Pollard Crean Clarey Ward Fraser Whitlam. Duthie named party whip.
The text notes a surprise regarding Mr Whitlam not receiving more votes in New South Wales. mentions Haylen as a senior member of the last executive. The fragment lacks clear context and full details.
Archbishop Makarios pledged an open mind at the Cyprus future conference and urged settlement that ensures Cyprus freedom and welfare. He arrived from Athens to London amid tight security as about 5000 Greeks welcomed him, praising Greece Turkey Zurich accord as a step forward.
Doctors treating Secretary of State John Foster Dulles say cancer progress will determine if he can return to a partial role in government. He rests in hospital as three possible paths emerge: remain for 23 months if cured, join the White House staff, or retire and serve as an informal elder statesman.
The Daily Mail reports Prime Minister Macmillan is likely to fly to Washington next month to discuss his Moscow visit with President Eisenhower. This would finish his round of capitals tour after departing for Moscow with Foreign Secretary Eden.
The Ceylon government has negotiated shipment of 50 000 tons of Australian flour via the Australian Wheat Board within the next three to four months.
In Tablachaca Peru a series of landslides has killed at least seven people and left 25 more missing. About four thousand residents were forced to flee their homes as heavy rains and destabilized slopes triggered the disaster.
Lindwall clean bowled Bailey with the third ball of his first over, claiming his 217th Test wicket and surpassing Grimmett. Peter May fell next as Lindwall struck again, while Benaud and Grout forged a 115 run partnership to lift Australia. England faced a 146 deficit at lunch as the day wore on.
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