27 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
1
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At the United Nations Israel girds for possible sanctions as India seeks a mediating role. PM Ben-Gurion defends free navigation in the Gulf of Aqaba and Gaza closure while Parliament backs refusal of unconditional withdrawal. The world debates UN responsibility for Gaza amid shifting Western positions.
A Sydney Supreme Court jury awarded Cecil Francis Hill 9041 pounds for loss of an eye after his spectacles broke during painting. The ruling followed a prior trial where 12000 pounds was deemed excessive and a retrial ordered. The company received a stay on further proceedings.
Mr. Menzies was urged to visit Japan by K Matsumura leader of a Japanese goodwill mission to Australia. Matsumura said he asked on behalf of the Japanese Government for the Prime Minister to visit in place of last year’s cancelled trip. He hoped the visit would occur this year and suggested a parliamentary delegation visit Japan.
President Eisenhower named William Sebald former Burma envoy and Far East secretary as United States ambassador to Australia to succeed the late Douglas Moffatt. The same action named Amory Houghton to replace Douglas Dillon in France and David Bruce to replace James Conant as ambassador to West Germany. all nominations await Senate confirmation.
A special joint meeting of the Government adjourned after a lengthy debate on Commonwealth Bank reform. Prime Minister Menzies invited members to voice views on reform proposals from private trading banks while cabinet stances were not committed. The session ended after about three hours with no resolution.
Indonesian delegates urge UN to endorse transfer of Western New Guinea sovereignty to Indonesia. Australia warns of its cardinal interests while other nations call for a peaceful, just settlement through good offices. Zarubin warns further delay harms peace and security.
A speeding passenger train derailed six miles from Cordoba causing fifteen deaths and over a hundred injuries. Police recovered wreckage along a mile of track after the line jumped the rails while descending toward Capilla del Monte. The engineer and fireman were detained for questioning. both lightly injured.
Australian Minister for Trade McEwen announced a five year accord with the United Kingdom, signed by Prime Minister and Lord Carrington, preserving tariff preferences and outlining 750000 tons of wheat and flour sale terms. The deal ends Ottawa 1932 friction and aims to boost Australia UK trade while enabling talks on broader export opportunities.
London reports British and Japanese officials nearing a new trade pact. The proposed deal would balance trade at about 300 million pounds sterling each way annually, up from roughly 255 million in the previous arrangement.
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