Kan Time Monday Report
Fragmentary note references Aisin and Monday timing with unclear details. No clear event names, places, or outcomes are readable.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary note references Aisin and Monday timing with unclear details. No clear event names, places, or outcomes are readable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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