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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1958

Page

6

Macmillan urges cheaper path to peace over nuclear deterrent

In Karachi, Prime Minister Macmillan urged a peaceful method less costly and alarming than nuclear weapons to secure peace. He emphasized that nuclear arms have made war unattractive and called for careful preparation for future talks, while stressing non-aggressive intents and balanced technical agreements. He also dismissed Baghdad Pact as a source of regional tension.

Karachi A.a.p.reuter U.K Mr. Macmillan diVvassa Pakistan Macmillan New Deli Casey

Twee Vehicles Damaged In Rad Accident

Three vehicles were extensively damaged in a road accident in Cooyong Street Braddon about 10.30 am. A car driven by Mervyn Robertson of Weetange collided with a vehicle driven by Leo Clive Stace of Narra Bundah. A car driven by Raymond Mack of Hart Street O Connor overturned opposite St Edmunds College after steering failed and struck a bank.

Canberra Cooyong Street Braddon Mervyn Robertson Weetange Leo Clive Stace Eleventh Street Narrabundah Noone Raymond Mack Hart Street O'Connor St. Edmund's College

Brisb ane Wharf Dispute Resolves With Return to Work

Brisbane watersiders plan to return to work tomorrow on all port vessels including the Bulwarra. The industrial dispute has paused wheat stacking operations while parties pursue settlement through accepted arbitration channels.

Gulwarra Brisbane

State appoints industrial development director for decentralisation

The Cahill government will create a new division of industrial development to oversee secondary industries regional planning and decentralisation. The move aims to expand industry and improve planning across areas.

Sydney Cahill

Loan Council Meeting Set For Next Month

The meeting, likely February 13, will review the 1967 58 loan programmes as premiers seek direct talks due to drought driven budget pressures. NSW warns of possible £10,000,000 railway costs, with other states facing deficits without drought relief.

Sir Arthur Fadden Commonwealth N.S.W N.S.W. Railways Ganbts Ttmn Cahill Mr. Macmillan Lady Macmillan Australia Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Loan Council

Help Offer In Building Of Y M C A Centre

The article notes new donations of materials for the Y M C A centre in Canberra including acoustic ceilings valued at £200 and free installation. It mentions builders Mesars Veshner Kes rue and others aiding excavation paving plastering and foundation work. The Department of Interior is told construction may begin in May with a sod turning ceremony led by FR G L Deace. Progress reports aim to secure a government grant of £18090 for the recreation centre.

Ym.c.a Canberra Falc.a Department of Interior Ap [Neal G.L. Deace Ancest Committee Lady Tippeteun Y.W.C.A

Arrests After Beach Brawl Off South Coast

A beach brawl off the South Coast led to arrests after an argument between Australian and Trajan federal authorities. Four men were involved in the incident on Tuesday and those present were detained for questioning.

Adulla Trajan

African Treason Trial Resumes in Johannesburg

The preliminary hearing for treason resumes in Johannesburg Grill Hall with 85 defendants of mixed races. Police testify about signed documents during Christmas recess and handwriting comparisons are reviewed by a police handwriting expert. The defence challenges the signatures as the hearing continues.

Johannesburg Reuter Johannesburg Grill Hall South Africa

Wilkinson sets world record in 110 butterfly at Sydney pool

Brian Wilkinson of Wellbrook swam 63.5 seconds in a heat of the States championship at North Sydney Olympic Pool to set a new world standard under the new butterfly rules. His coach Forbes Carlisle said Wilkinson was not fully extended and could break 63 seconds in the final. G Lange of Deniliquin was second fastest with 69.2. Fifteen-year-old John Konrads aimed to challenge the world 440 yards record with 4:36.2 in the 440 yard event tomorrow night.

Stoney, Tueso Brian Wilkinson Wellbrook North Sydney Olympic Pool Wilkinson Fln.a Forbes Carlile G. Lange Deniliquin T. Hooper T. Ishomots Japan John Konrads Nek Konrads

Strikers Halt Construction on Power House

Two hundred workers at Wallerawang Power Station walk off site halting all construction. Ironworkers Boilermakers and Amalgamated Engineering Union members dispute 2 percent holiday pay for Christmas Boxing and New Year days. Management cites late starts after holiday period.

Lithgow Tuesda Wallerawang Power Station Amalgamated Engineering Union John Thompson Pty. Ltd

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