21 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1958
Page
1
Fragmentary text lists players and yardage in a likely sports note with abbreviations and unfamiliar words. Names such as Jenkins, Kelly, Woods, Martin appear alongside numbers and divisions, suggesting a game summary or play-by-play snippet.
Dr Fuchs team reached the South Pole greeted warmly by Sir Edmund Hillary. Hillary doubted a rift but urged the traverse to continue toward McMurdo Sound with the 1200 mile second leg set to face winter. The Expedition HQ in London praised the milestone and confidence grew in completing the Antarctic crossing this summer.
Industrial Registrar Mr B Taylor announced the basic wage hearing will begin in Melbourne before the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission on Tuesday February The hearing is a joint application by the Amalgamated Engineering and other metal trades unions seeking variation of the basic wage.
Professor E Titterton warned at an audience of Wince masters at Sydney University that the sun is aging and will heat the earth, boiling ferns and enveloping the planet in vapour, a process that would take 6 billion years. He credited nuclear fission with transforming science’s role and offered it as a path to future energy, since all traditional power ultimately derives from the sun.
Belgrade diplomats doubt President Tito can pull off a proposed summit of neutral non-aligned governments to urge West and East to negotiate to end world tension. Indonesia reportedly approves. Nasser likely backs it, while Nehru’s support is doubtful, making success unlikely.
From Osmar White Mawson's region off Oates Land called the home of the blizzard, Australia’s 1953 Antarctic expedition, led by Philip Law, endures four days of rough sea ice before forced to halt the journey.
An Indian visitor, Deputy Minister for External Affairs Mrs Lakshmi Menon, chats with Australian officials, including Minister Casey and Department secretary A H Tange, during a parliamentary luncheon in Canberra before departing for Melbourne.
Lord Carrington the United Kingdom High Commissioner says Malaya’s independence was achieved smoothly after a five day conference of UK government representatives in South-East Asia. He arrived aboard a Qantas round the world aircraft with the Prime Minister of England joining for part of the discussions. He noted no formal statement was issued but called the conference valuable.
Captain N. Buckley announced in Adelaide that the historic Vickers Vimy aircraft of Sir Rosy and Sir Keith Smith would be ready for unveiling within three months at Adelaide airport.
The Hospital Board heard that preparation spread on floors to kill cockroaches rotted a new pair of shoes worn by a female hospital employee. A bootmaker said the shoes were beyond repair. The substance cited was a DDT mix, though evidence was uncertain. The board approved £2 5s for damages and asked the Medical Superintendent to review cockroach control methods and report back.
Mr Purse sent eight telegrams to Prime Minister Menzies and other ministers voicing grave concern over building industry job losses. The BWLU urged government finance for housing works to end unemployment, citing 3,000 workers stood down at St Marys and other sites like QANTAS. He sought support from A C T U leaders and political figures, noting 20 to 30 carpenters applying for a single job.
The report notes a 30 million pound loan offer to India and a 50 million pound deferment from West Germany aimed at covering 1958 foreign exchange needs. UK aid totals nearly 300 million pounds, far surpassing Soviet offers. The Second Five Year Plan 1956 to 1961 targets an 18 percent rise in per capita income.
Sydney Monaa Australia may win firm export markets for coal in the Far East. Joint Coal Board officials told a deputation from the Miners Federation that reduced shipping freight would aid exports. The Coal Board has asked workers at New Dell coal washery to work Saturdays to boost export trade.
Bonn reports a sharp rise in unemployment with 1,213,000 out of work in December, up 734,000 from November. Ministers warn of personal sacrifice for defense funding, as production grew 11 percent in 1954–55 and forecasts show slower gains. industry shows mixed signals with auto exports at a record high of 56 percent in December.
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