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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1957

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Kan Time Monday Report

Fragmentary note references Aisin and Monday timing with unclear details. No clear event names, places, or outcomes are readable.

Ol Aisin

Noisy track meet disrupts schedule with mixed results

The event reports a chaotic Swanson track meet with 220 yard dashes and a disorganized finish. A withdrawal affected final standings while several runners posted notable times as spectators filled the stands.

Ike Extends Friendship to Macmillan

President Eisenhower sent warm congratulations to Harold Macmillan on his appointment as Prime Minister succeeding Anthony Eden. Macmillan replied that he looked forward to working with Eisenhower to strengthen the Anglo American friendship and praised their past ties and shared efforts in North Africa.

Mamillan Anthony Eden Macmillan Eisenhawer United States Harold Macmillan Ula Atlantic Vorth Africa Cuan Dwight D. Eisenhower Britain

Man Cleared In Tamarama Murder Case

Sydney coroner Judge Letts discharged Raymond Alfred Anderson today who had been charged with the murder of Colin Sparkes at Tamarama on October 15. The record states Anderson was not connected with the crime and was cleared.

Sydney Chiy Mr. Letts Raymond Alfred Anderson Colin Sparkes Tamarama

Eden Plans Holiday in Australia for Sir Anthony Eden

Prime Minister Menzies announced Eden would spend a holiday in Australia after health concerns paused earlier plans. The invitation, discussed with the Australian High Commissioner in London, aimed to renew the trip post New Zealand visit, with no staff aware of Sir Anthony’s invitation until confirmed.

Sir Juty and Tey Eden Australia New Zealand Prine Minster Mr. Wetnes Tig London Erie Sir Anthony Men N.Z Sir Anthony Ne NZ Mr. Etoll Hethae Sir ‘Anthony Menzies Eden Ava Pian Heath Alan She Anthony

Yemeni Troops Occupy Two Villages In Bethan Province

The Daily Telegraph reports Yemeni forces have occupied two villages within Bethan State territory near Aden. Durban Light Infantry platoons were flown to Bethan, and analysts estimate 60 to 70 square miles of Bethan Province including the Hadiya region are under Yemeni control with no British ground forces involved.

London Aden Protectorate Daily Telegraph Bethan Telegtaph Durban Light Infantry Hadiya

Plans for new road access to Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Municipal Council may meet soon to consider a proposed road plan. The New South Wales Department of Main Roads offers to assist if the route from Canberra proceeds via Hatman crossing the reservoir hill to Munro Road then joining Tharwa Road. Alderman F. E. Land said details are being prepared in Canberra and should be ready in about a fortnight.

Queanbeyan New South Wales Department of Main Roads Hat~man Reservoir Hill Munro Road Tharwa Road F. E. Land Canberra

Nordic Star Overdue Freighter Declared Lost

The 1124 ton British freighter Nordic Star with 37 crew is presumed lost after 11 days overdue on a trans Atlantic voyage from Philadelphia to Le Havre. The last position report came December 27. two RAF searches found no trace amid a severe post Christmas gale. Captain V M Rage led a mostly Greek crew and a British master.

London Nordic Star V. M. Rage Pie Shin Philadelphia le Havre France mid-Atlantic Royal Air Force

Blue Mountain Bush Fires Destroy Five Homes

Fierce bush fires raged along the South coast and Blue Mountains destroying five homes and threatening Wentworth Falls, Cobargo, and Cobargo district towns. Firefighters and volunteers fought the fast moving fires aided by dry undergrowth and westerly winds as communities prepared evacuations and burned breaks to control the blazes.

Duhi Messer Sydney Blaxland Road Wentworth Falls Queen's Road North Leura Blue Mountains Wentworth Palle Tumut Cobargo Wandel Nerrigundah Narooma

Prince To Drive Grace To Hospital

Prince Rainier plans to drive Princess Grace to a hospital as speculation swirls over the royal baby’s birth. The Monaco palace weighs where the delivery should occur while courtiers report preparations and a room is being redecorated.

Prince Grace Orways Princess Grace Mo- Race Maternity

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