Fire Threat Hits Adelaide Hills Suburbs
About 400 firefighters fought through the night to create breaks along a three mile front to halt a blaze near Strathalbyn threatening Benue Strathalbyn and Macclesfield as a northerly wind rose. Strathalbyn crews joined units from Macclesfield Mt Barker Echunga and McLaren Vale while residents kept alert for siren warnings as crews battled on with knapsack sprays across burned grazing land.
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Adelaide Hills
Adelaide
Wetverners
Strathalbyn
Audmiu
Benue Strathalbyn
Maccleafield
L. Bedim
Bhattalbyn
Macclesfield
Barker
Echunga
McLaren Vale
Crossfire in Cold War mapping sparks grim SAC debate
The article argues SAC radar and photo mapping over Soviet territory could allow through bombers in an all-out actuation, predicting a future where Reds deploy missiles and blunt retaliatory power. Officials deny U S planes photographing Soviet Russia, offering no further comment.
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Soviet Union
Reds
SAC Asaui
United States Defence Department
U.S
Russia
Air Force
Soviet Russia
Defence Department
Private Motor Registrations Rise By 900
Private motor registrations in the ACT rose to 11 293 by December 31, 1957, up from 1956. The year saw 2 092 lorries, 121 tractors, 598 trailers and caravans, 4 460 motor cycles, and 33 motor traders plates, with taxis effectively unchanged. figures exclude government vehicles.
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Prvave
A.C.T
Jervis Bay
Navy
Canberra
Greefer
Senator Paltridge to lead round the world flight
Senator Shane Paltridge will depart Melbourne next Tuesday for QANTAS round the world flight. In Perth he signs an air transport agreement giving Australia landing rights in London for the Southern Cross Trans-America service. He will visit Boeing Handley Page Vickers and study the Caravelle jet in France, with two days in Italy, returning to Sydney February 18.
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Perth
Shane Paltridge
Melbourne
Qantas
Paltridge
Australis
London
Southern Cross Trans
United States
Boeing
Britain
Vickers
Handley- Page
France
Australia
Partridge
Italy
Sydney
Holden buys land for future G M H expansions in Dandenong
G M H Holdings managing director H C Daum announced the Melbourne company has purchased land at Dandenong for potential future operations. No specific development plans were disclosed at this time.
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G.M.H. Company
Melbourne
Holden Hag
Cropanyra Arsenal
Dandenong
G.M.H
H. C. Daum
Indonesia Vows Pressure to Maintain Status Quo on West New Guinea
Indonesian Ambassador Dr. A Helmi said Indonesia will use force only if attacked and denied plans to seize West New Guinea by force. He noted no ill will toward Australia and urged friendship while criticizing Dutch economic monopolies. He called for Western aid without political strings to support Indonesia’s economy.
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West New Guinea
A. ¥. Helmi
Indonesia
New Guinea
Dr. Helms
Auatraa
Heimi
Heim
Seamen Sign On New Ships
Two new interstate ships Macedon and Koonya secured two seamen each today after delays from crew shortages. Owners urge more seamen from Australian ports to complete crews of three more on each ship. Macedon owned by Howard Smith Ltd and Koonya by Union Steamship Company. Commonwealth Industrial Court orders Seamens Union to stop opposing manning and to ensure full crew planning.
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Koonya
Union Steamship Company
Commonwealth Indust Court
Seamens’ Union
Children From Halls Creek To Visit Canberra
Five children from Halls Creek Hostel in the Far North West will travel to Canberra to visit the Queen Mother arriving around February 13 and departing February 16. Trans Australia Mines will cover most air fares for the 6 000 mile round trip while New South Wales Railways will transport the children from Sydney to Canberra free. On the outbound they will tour Alice Springs and Sydney and on return visit Sydney Brisbane and Darwin. The group ages span nine to thirty four and include Judy Hurse daughter of the hostel matron Lois Hurse.
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Halla Creek
Canberra
Trans-Australia A‘mines
N.8.w
Sydney
Alice Springs
Brisbane
Darwin
Peter Race
Patricia’ Underwood
May i. Lighe
Canberra Traders Predict Record Year Ahead
Canberra store managers report population growth online and rising trade. Grocery and liquor sales boost revenue during holidays, with tourists offsetting missed regular customers. Clothing, furniture, and floor coverings show steady to strong demand as souvenirs sell briskly.
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Canberra
Mntel
Brinker
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