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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 14, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower Mikoyan meet on tour in Los Angeles

Secretary Dulles will join Anastas Mikoyan in Los Angeles for talks during his U S visit. Mikoyan tours California visiting a film studio and the University of California where he promotes Soviet U S film cooperation and emphasizes moving toward decentralisation and greater political freedom. He notes Russia’s growth and desire for stronger trade with the United States including synthetic products.

Dulles Mr. Mikoyan U.S Mikoyam Los Angeles Washington Mikoyan University of California United States Russia Soviet Union

Water Supply Fails In Higher Areas Of Canberra

A large section of Griffith Ins le Narra vundah faced four hour water outages on Monday night as Cotter River pumps operated at reduced capacity to save electricity. MP J R Fraser criticized planning and urged prompt action to prevent repeats. Women with children reported disrupted evening meals and concern rose over upcoming land auctions revealing block choices.

Griffith Inslie Narravundah Canberra Department of Works Cotter J. R. Fraser M.P Commonwealth J. Fraser Mr. Fraser

Water service appeal urges economy in use of water

The Water Supply and Sewerage Engineer appealed to Canberra residents to economize water usage and avoid waste. He warned that recent extreme heat raised consumption and continuing hot weather could lower water pressure, especially in Mount Stromlo, with residents asked to monitor over the next 24 hours.

Department of Works Canberra

Bulk Defence Move To Begin Today

Defence staff bulkmove to Canberra starts with eleven families from Melbourne and two from Sydney arriving today. Pantechnicons will unload furniture and equipment under supervision, with earliest Melbourne arrivals expected by 9.30 am and full relocation to be eased by 6 pm. Those arriving last night were advised to stay at Yass or nearby centres overnight due to Canberra's accommodation limits.

Pantechnicons Defence Canberra Melbourne Sydney Pantechnicans Yass

Self Rule in New Guinea Possible in 25 Years

Dutch New Guinea natives could be ready for self government in 25 years says Mr. De Bruyn adviser to the New Guinea Administration. The Netherlands spends over £8 million annually to train natives for self benefiting status while citing moral duty to modernize them. He argues the island was never meant to be part of Indonesia.

San Francisco Dutch New Guinea New Guinea de Bruyn Netherlands Bruyn

No Survivors Named In C124 Crash On Alaska Glacier

Rescue teams reached the wreckage of a U S Air Force C124 Globemaster on an Alaska glacier and confirmed nine aboard perished. The aircraft was reported demolished after the crash late yesterday.

Anchorage Alaska A.A.P

Satellite To Die Next Week In Cambridge

A Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory scientist said yesterday the four ton Atlas satellite would die next week according to a report from Cambridge Massachusetts.

Cambridge Massachusetts A.A.P U.S Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

West German Leader Demands Free Elections Over Russia Peace Plan

Bonn reports show Chancellor Adenauer rejects the Soviet peace draft and calls for free elections in West and East Germany while urging coordination with allies. Foreign Minister Brentano says negotiations should follow Western notes, as NATO and six-nation talks probe the plan for East West talks.

British United Press Bonn Dr. Adenauer West East Germany Christian Democratic Party Reuter Adenauer West Germany Soviet Union von Brentano Germany NATO Permanent Council Paris NATO Moscow

Canberra Sizzles as Temperature Reaches 94.3 Degrees

Canberra endured a hot day with a peak of 94.3 degrees before 2 p.m., 2.1 degrees above Monday. A south-westerly breeze worsened the heat, with cooling sea breezes bringing relief by 7:50 p.m. The Weather Bureau forecast a repeat of hot but slightly lower conditions tomorrow.

Canberra Weather Bureau

New Reshuffle Of Red Leaders In Soviet Plans

The report notes Molotov poised to become Russian Ambassador to the Netherlands as Holland weighs formal consent. Madam Kovrigina, once a campaigner for shorter hours for Soviet women, is reassigned to Minister for Health by S. V. Kurashev. Molotov currently serves as Ambassador to Outer Mongolia amid tensions over party alignment.

London Mr. Molotov Netherlands Madam Kovrigina S. V. Kurashev Russian Federation Soviet Union Russia Holland Molotov Associated Press Moscow Outer Mongolia Olotov

Cadet Midshipmen to Train in New Zealand Waters

Twenty two R A N cadet midshipmen will spend February 16 to March 14 in New Zealand waters. The training ship H M A S Swan will take part in exercises with two New Zealand navy vessels as announced by Minister for the Navy Senator Gorton.

R.A.N New Zealand Senator Gorton H.M.A.S

Belgian Paratroops Flown to Congo as Tension Grows

Belgian paratroops and commandos are being flown to the Belgian Congo amid rising tensions. A Congo policy statement will be read to the Belgian Parliament later today, announced by Minister for the Congo M Van Hemelrijk per British United Press.

Delgian Congo Brussels Belgian Congo M. van Hemelrijk British United Press

Australia in position to win as England trails

England ended its second innings five minutes before stumps, 138 behind, scoring one for none. Australia made 357 after resuming 6/208. Laker 5/107 Lock 4/130 led England’s attack. Davidson top scored with 71 in a 232 minute innings.

England Australia Sydney Weather Bureau Tony Lock Jim Laker Laker Lock Davidson Lords Mackay Norman O'Neill Len Favell Richie Benaud Trueman Meckiff Trevor Bailey Charles Bray

Oil prospect vows in Central Queensland exploration

Texas Oil Company president G Fisher arrived at Mascot Airport with geologist R D White and attorney John Bevan saying the firm hopes to begin drilling soon in Central Queensland. He declined to reveal the exact drilling site.

Sydney Texas Oil Company Queenstan Come Y G. Fisher Mascot Airport Fisher Plymouth Oil Exploration Company R. D. White John Bevan Queensland

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