26 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1958
Page
1
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Prime Minister Menzies urged large insurers and private lenders to boost funding for home construction. He said private finance is essential alongside government action to solve housing delays, citing planned additional loans and guarantees to NSW and Victoria. The Loan Council approved more funds to stimulate projects and avert a potential unemployment spike.
Baron Alfred von Krupp arrived in Melbourne to protests and boos from about 200 demonstrators and 30 reporters. He said his visit aimed to meet Australians and discuss business, while denying Nazi wartime influence and admitting a six year imprisonment. Security was tight at Mascot Aerodrome as police shielded Krupp and escorted him by car amid chants and placards.
Senate leader Sullivan defended the decision to grant a visa to von Krupp. He noted the government’s vote and rejected opposition critique as he addressed the issue amid debate on war crimes allegations and Krupp’s alleged role employing 75,000 enslaved workers.
A Chinese bishop and priest have been arrested by the Peking regime on espionage charges. The arrests reflect a broader crackdown on religious figures amid heightened political tension in China.
Sydney reports Liberace attended a Royal garden party at Government House after arriving from America. He was deemed ineligible to attend as a non citizen, yet crowds cheered as a companion escorted him past the grounds. Queen Mother visibility was limited.
About 200 people greet the Queen Mother as she arrives in Canberra. She meets officials and reviews a royal progress to Government House before a State Ball at Government House and a ceremony at the Royal Military College. A garden party and Parliament House receptions follow with many guests.
The Queen Mother, showing signs of strain, flew to Canberra after Sydney duties that included a plant tour at Amalgamated Wireless of Australia and the unfinished Institute for Mothers and Infants. Thousands cheered as she departed. rail disruption and a city fire disrupted events and frustrated awaiting schoolchildren.
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