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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
10
Reports from Budapest say a secret trial followed the October uprising as government forces strengthened rad troop concentrations in the capital. Dudas and Istvan were arrested and sentenced to prison terms up to eight years amid armed clashes. the Foreign Ministry refused foreign mediation while UK figures offered to defend.
Geological field parties test a well near Dirk Hartog Island aims to reach 40 000 ft while 16 structure holes have been drilled to 1500 ft in October 1955. Seismic work continues in Exmouth Gulf as petroleum prospects are investigated.
Mr. O Lude reports the Department of Works plans four more septic tank facilities at Cotter to ease long delays. Two blocks on the road to the dam are planned near the swimming pool and near the Murrumbidgee bridge with construction hoped by Christmas though no year specified. He cites a stagnant pool near the dam road as a public health menace and urges grass planting around the pool to improve appearance for visitors.
Soekarno proposed forming a revolutionary council with veto power over government decisions. The move sparks a political crisis as Masjumi members resign from the cabinet and questions arise about consulting Parliament. Observers note potential shifts toward stronger presidential authority amid party withdrawals.
Canberra anglers association officials say a large up to date trout hatchery near Canberra would boost survival by keeping streams clean and developing hatchery fish. They note a small Cotter hatchery exists but is rarely used and demand plans proceed.
Vienna reports Hungarian revolution death toll estimates from Radio Budapest after investigation. Between 3000 and 3000 killed and 11500 in custody amid curfew arrests in Modeia. British troops assault the walled city as curfew arrests 33 men including suspected bomb throwers. Bombs found in a dilapidated house near police HQ.
The Queanbeyan District Coroner Mr D G Hughes investigates a youth death attributed to self-inflicted actions. Inquest details to follow.
A Department of Health officer said Canberra recorded the lowest death rate in Australia at 3.841 per 1000, below the national average of 8.0. He attributed the figure to Canberra's age pattern rather than superior health.
Canberra records show 14 737 driving licences as of December 31 1966 up 1 499 from the year before. Vehicle registrations increased by 1 094 with cars rising to 7 277 and lorries to 1 957 while motorcycles fell from 519 to 485. The ACT has led Australian averages in car ownership since 1939 with 174 vehicles per 1 000 people.
Fire authorities reported a bush fire area west of Brindabella was not as severe as feared. About 20 fires were sighted between Tumut and Brindabella but the blaze slowed, with no reach to the Goodradigbee River. Resources including 60 men and two bulldozers were deployed to build a fire break.
Senator O Sullivan replies to criticism in the press that in camera talks serve no good purpose. He says substantial progress has been made toward a constitutional understanding with closed sessions.
The Canberra show opens to the public at 10 am on Friday March 8. Entries close March 1 with secretary RH Brown in Hall or at The Canberra Times office. Mr Crace expects Merino sheep and wool exhibits to be of exceptionally high quality aided by dry weather.
A cool easterly change eased heat in Canberra after several hot days. Meteorologist Fairbairn says today will stay cool as a high pressure system moves east. The 2.30 p.m. reading fell from peak levels, dipping to about 63 degrees by sunset.
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