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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1957
Page
5
Canberra recorded the lowest death rate and infant mortality in Australia last year. Total deaths reached 82,026 nationwide with strokes 11,038 and cancer 12,167 as major causes. motor accidents caused 2,268 deaths amid overall patterns.
The article analyzes reactions to Sir Anthony Eden's resignation and the selection of Anthony Illan as prime minister. It discusses the cabinet, key picks Selwyn Lloyd and Duncan Sandys, and Peter Thorneycroft as Chancellor. It contrasts Britain’s intended Middle East stance with American alignment and notes shifts in international positioning.
A sprawling oil theft case links stolen Gulf exploration maps to a ring including Seagraves and the Lester brothers. Investigations name Rubinstein and others amid allegations of insider access, with indictments in Pittsburgh and New York. The scheme allegedly funded big drilling moves. penalties could reach ten years and ten thousand dollars per defendant.
India plans to enter the Australian wool market to buy supplies for two new mills near Bombay and Jem Ragar. The mills would have a combined annual capacity of 10 million bundles of wool tops, with British interests backing the project.
Delegates at the National Council of Women session in Hobart urged uniform divorce laws claiming a stable home life is essential to well being. The meeting focused on harmonizing statutes across jurisdictions to reduce friction for families and courts.
Temperatures climbed to 95.5 degrees in Canberra area with 70.1 at dawn rising to 85.7 by noon. Queanbeyan hit 98 degrees, matching Sunday and marking the highest January reading since the 1952 bush fires era. Rain records show seven points noted.
The governor His Excellency Omid and Marsha attended the state funeral at St John’s Church Rogie Canberra yesterday morning. Lieutenant H. James RAN ADC was present. Lieutenant Colonel Pulley has left Government House.
The Australian Minister for External Affairs announced a new base in the Vestfold Hills to be named Davis in honor of Captain John Davis of Melbourne. Captain Davis, renowned master of several Antarctic ships, serves on the expedition planning committee.
Death notices Mrs Lena Tickner aged 74 widow of J N Tickner died in Canberra. She lived 40 years in Conkers district and 27 years in Canberra after moving from Ginninderra Horse Park. Survived by daughters Mrs Clyde Kilby and Thelma Holmes of Sydney. Funeral from Reid Methodist Church at 10 30 am tomorrow.
An elderly 82 year old archdeacon will conduct the funeral service at St. John's Church. The obituary mentions Robert, son and former rector, along with grandson 9. The article notes pioneers George and Sarah Webb, who were reportedly cured at the lyard parish.
The report describes confidential underground sources and maps kept under lock and key, accessible only to trusted staff. The I B I recounts maps disappearing from gut about five years ago and resurfacing earlier this year amid an investigation connected to a post and an involved organization.
Sydney cenva Bank holdings abroad increased in the week to January 9 with an additional 3 million pounds, boosting total overseas balances and noting a pre-Christmas expansion. The note value dropped from 419 million to 400 million, reflecting early-year liquidity shifts and a rise in government and other receipts.
Melbourne wool brokers report 15 700 bales submitted to auction at the sixth series sale in Melbourne. Pricing rose to 24 percent clearer on a bi market with strong demand for fine quality wools. Japanese and Continental buyers led as main purchasers with support from UK and Australian mills.
Strong British demand and firmer buyer interest lifted medium broad Merino wool prices in Sydney today, marking about a six percent rise from December sales while most other descriptions held firm and most buyers remained online.
Cairo dispatch claims Egyptian sources accuse United States Secretary of State John Foster Dulles of mishandling information. The report notes tensions amid postwar diplomacy and U S relations with Egypt.
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