27 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1958
Page
1
The Queen Mother arrives at Parliament House for the State Ball last night. Prime Minister Menzies accompanies her as she enjoys the gala, marking the day's climax with a cheerful appearance.
The Queen Mother arrives at Parliament House for a lavish ball in Canberra. She greets officials, waves to cheering crowds, and attends a televised arrival with Sir William Slim and Dame Pattie Menzies. A band, floral displays, and formal presentations accompany the event.
Central Sumatra's revolutionary government withdraws to a secret mountain base to avoid a Jakarta assault. Premier Sjafruddin Prawiranegara says the seat of government should not be in the front lines at Padang as Jakarta massed troops for an all-out attack. Indonesian Air Force aided Padang by destroying a rebel radio station amid warnings of imminent military action.
Work begins this week to re erect stones at Stonehenge the prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in the West of England.
The Queen Mother attended the Royal Colours parade at Duntroon amid heat and crowds, presenting a new banner to Colour Sergeant E. O'Donnell as cadets displayed drill precision. She recalled 81 years since her husband presented original Colours and urged cadets to uphold courage and discipline.
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