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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1957

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Israel weighs changes to UN refusal amid Gaza withdrawal debate

Amid mixed signals, Israel contemplates easing its stance before a UN deadline while U S diplomats push for moral sanctions and a recall of diplomats. Reports from Cairo claim Arab and Egyptian talks signal concessions but Israeli officials dispute any shift on Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba withdrawals.

Eban Driles D-day Cairo Jarella el Arish Khan Repot Idewild New York London Israel Ardell Dawd Ben Gurion Gaza Strip Gulf of Aqaba United States Sourves America Te Aviv Marakjoeld Rotary Ham- Egypt Gaza United Nations Hammarskjoeld Egypt Tsraeli Gulf

Cahill Faces Criticism by A L P Executive over Simpson Appointment

Sydney Sunday report notes the State ALP Executive harshly criticised Premier Cahill at a Friday meeting. Allegations include Captain Simpson’s appointment to the Maritime Services Board and claims of overlooked candidates such as Alderman Lusher. Observers call it the rowdiest executive session since Evatt’s era.

Molion Ana Nix P. Simoon Maritime Services Board Sydney A.L.F Cahill Wara Simpson Marine Pilots Alderman Lusher Woollahra Merchant Service Guild anti-Evatt Bate Labour Mn Mic B.C. Tt Printing Industry Employees’ Union

U.N Compromise on Cyprus Wins General Support

An Indian drafted compromise on the Cyprus question passed the UN General Assembly Political Committee by 76 to 0. The resolution urged a peaceful democratic and just solution and called for resumed negotiations to achieve that goal.

Unn A.A.P Reuter Cyprus General Assembly

Egyptian Ship Ordered Back In Suez

New York dispatch reports the 300 ton Egyptian freighter El Farag was barred from advancing through the partially blocked Suez Canal by canal authorities. The vessel had moved two and a half miles beyond Port Said before being ordered to retreat amid two major wrecks lingering in the waterway.

New York A.ap Port Said United Press

Britain seeks observer at Cairo spying trial

Britain asks Swiss Government to obtain Egyptian permission for a British lawyer to attend the trial of four Britons accused of spying. Egypt withdrew visa for solicitor R Edwards Ker who has practiced in Cairo 11 years. A Swiss observer is expected to go to Egypt this weekend as preliminaries reopen tomorrow.

Londo P.reuter Britain Egypt R. Edwards Ker Edwards Ker Cairo Switzerland

Bishop Leads St Mark's Dedication Service

The Rt. E. H. Burgmann, Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn, heads the dedication of St. Mark's Anglican National Memorial Library yesterday afternoon. Also present were the Primate of Australia and other visiting bishops.

Canberra and Goulburn E.H. Burgmann St. Mark's Anglican National Memorial Library Primate of Australia

Moslem opposition to Sukarno unity plan in Indonesia

The Nahdatul Ulama with seats to swing parliament faces Sukarno's unity plan. He proposes a cabinet including communists and a national council headed by himself. Nahdatul Ulama, seen as key, may ally with anti communist Masjumi. Dr. Tjon dronegoro criticizes Dutch colonial rule and lack of freedoms in U N debate.

Vrmua Nahdatul Ulama Juni Sumatra National Council Communist Party Nehdatul Ulama H. A. A. Achsien Masjumi Party U.N. Poliical Committee Tjondronegoro Indonesia

Race To Beach Saves Launch At Bun deena Incident

Sydney report says a £4000 luxury motor cruiser Capri was rammed by a fishing boat off Bun deena near Port Hacking. The crew steered six miles to shore to save themselves and the craft. A gash was sustained in the stern.

Sydney Bundeena Port Hacking Capri

Dutch Rule In c. New Guinea Assailed In U N

Indonesia accused the Netherlands of colonial bondage over Dutch New Guinea. It labeled the rule oppressive and typical of colonialism. Indonesia praised Australia for understanding its stance and noted a recent Australian parliamentary mission helped reduce misunderstanding between the two nations on West New Guinea.

New York Reuter Indonesia Netherlands Dutch New Guinea Tjondronegoro Australia West New Guinea

Tokyo Sees Premier Ishibashi Depart. Kishi Expected to Succeed

Industrial and business sources forecast a quick return of confidence with Nobusuke Kishi as Japan's new premier after Ishibashi's Friday night resignation. Kishi, aged 60, rises from Tojo era commerce minister to Conservative figure, with no major policy shift anticipated. Oil and steel stocks led declines on the exchange amid the transition.

Nobusuke Kishi Ishibashi Ite Beret Democratic Tansan A.a.p.reuter Theapan Ishibeshi Me. Kishi Manchukuo Tojo the Stock Exchange Kishi Japan

Canberra Nets High Gate in Swim Titles

Gate takings of £1,077 at the Australian swimming championships in Canberra were higher than those in any State capital except Sydney. Canberra Swimming Club president J. Brophy announced the carnival proceeds would go to the Amateur Swimming Union of Australia reflecting a club with 60 adults producing a standout financial result despite criticism and poor weather.

Canberra Sydney Canberra Swimming Club J. Brophy Canberra Olympic Pool Met Amateur Swimming Union of Australia Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Brophy

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