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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1958

Page

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Queen Mother in Sydney Harbour Visit Recalls Royal Dawn

The Queen Mother toured Admiralty House and Government House in Sydney, visiting Kurpilli House and meeting officials including Sir William Brown. A busy day included divine service at St Andrew's Cathedral, crowds along Macquarie Street, and a Balmoral naval review with HMAAS Penguin. The visit featured a phone call to Queen Elizabeth in London and a return to Sydney aboard the frigate Quiberon.

Hie Admiralty House Kurpilli House Lea Stefan Brown Lady Brown Government House Morm Queen Elizabeth London Binday England St Andrew's Caueuril Macginivie Street George Street Tootpath F. A. Woodger Arma Queen Mathey St. Andrew’s Cathedral St. Andrew's College Queen Mother Botanic Gardens Balmoral Balmoral Naval Base Hlm.a.s. Penguin Kshmenta Sydney Naval Estate Middle Harbour Manly Pool Manly Corsoto North Steyne Bar West Children Margeret O'Brien Cabar Sydney

Macmillan Warns on Nuclear Threats in BBC Interview

In a BBC press conference amid NATO discussions, Prime Minister Macmillan warned of the danger of misread signals and the risk of escalation if deterrence falters. He contrasted Western and Soviet positions, noting a line beyond which use of force could occur. Khrushchev spoke of seeking good relations with capitalist nations and emphasized nonviolent cultural exchange.

BBC Macmillan Mar. Khrush

Dogs to Combat Terrorism in Paris Patrols

French Interior Minister Maurice Bourgea Manoury says special police patrols in France will deploy dogs to counter rising North African terrorism. The announcement outlines measures to boost security across major cities and border areas amid ongoing anti terror efforts.

Paris A.a.p.reuter France Interior M. Maurice Bourgea-Manoury

Fire Destroys Science Block At University

Armidale Sunday report: the main science building at the University of New England was destroyed by fire. Damage is estimated over £310,000 plus loss of valuable equipment, instruments, specimens, and 20 years of research records. Fire was spotted after 1 am. fire brigade arrived three miles from the city.

Armidale University of New England Way Tam The Star Iate

Queen Mother to Broadcast Live Across Australia

The Queen Mother will broadcast tomorrow night to all national and commercial radio stations. The program starts at 8 pm and lasts five minutes. The Queen Mother regards her address as a highlight of her Australian tour and of first rate importance.

Sydney Queen Mother

Indonesia parley urged as central rebel bid unfolds

Central Sumatra and North Cerebeg rebel officers form a Padang government on February 15. President Soekarno refuses autonomy talks. Indonesian planes bomb rebel radio stations at Padang and Bukit Tinggi. raids reported with no casualties and fires seen around Padang. Rebel sources call it a second raid in two days.

Premoe American Associated Press Djakarta Hargono Foreign Ministry Sumatra North Cerebeg Soekarno Padang Nd Bukit Tinghi Singapore Padang Arat Sme Padang Singawe Boekarno

Burdekin River Flood Level Reaches Record High

Burdekin River near Brisbane hits a flood level never recorded. Rain totals reach up to five inches. Homes near the river mouth evacuated. Rescue efforts involve a chartered aircraft lifting two women and two girls from a stranded area.

Soviet Forces Warned To Be Ready To Fight

Marshal Malinovsky warned that capitalist countries seek to worsen the international climate and that the Soviet armed forces must be ready to strike back at any moment. He cited progress in modern weapons including atomic and hydrogen rockets and long range delivery systems. He noted high officer education and widespread loyalty among officers and youth organizations.

Marshal Malinovsky NATO Marshal Malinavaky

Worst NSW road toll marks months of tragedy

Police describe today as the worst road toll in NSW for months after multiple crashes across the state. A bug struck a Sydney Harbour Bridge arch incident injuring several and killing six people in separate collisions on the Princes Highway and Wollombi Road. Names and ages of victims are listed among the wreckage, with drivers and passengers from Albion Park Muswellbrook Antiene and other towns.

Sydney Sydney Harbour Bridge Nsw Ponds Doubledecker Cerset & Foll Gate Princes Highway Albion Park Wollongong Osday Iflisawray Lorday Charles Uavnir Jase Bliax Gale Broaumeadow Leslie Harrison Dharns Street Chettwille Wollombi Road Singleton Raymond Peavely Gould Newsland Steet Muswellbrook John Stephen Street Antiene Waa Artuharti Tien Pum Tye Tani Withle Ohe Mins Lydia Reedy Bate

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