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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1958
Page
6
The speech in the Lower House defended patience in talks with the Soviet Union and warned against detours toward a public exchange of letters. It urged clear East West negotiations and careful study of the Rapacki Plan while stressing readiness for dialogue with the United States.
Thick smoke hung over Canberra as fires 30 to 60 miles west burned for 11 days. Authorities said no firefighting action was taken and the blazes should burn themselves out in the inaccessible country. Weather forced the smoke and wind kept the haze lingering over the region.
Lifesavers were called to three Sydney beaches including Manly Bronte and Collaroy as a strong north easterly drove bluebottles ashore. Casualty rooms filled with more than 300 surfers needing treatment for stings at the beaches.
London reports a ramjet test vehicle launched at Aberporth Wales by the National Gag Turbine Establishment reached 70000 ft in 40 seconds. The English Electronic Group announced the milestone amid a series of other brief updates from Melbourne Sydney and London.
Anverra Nanerman and Ben Champion of Canberra Road landed a 28 pound cod on a late afternoon fishing trip. The 3 foot long fish fought for 20 minutes before landing using a spinner, 15 pound line, and a casting rod. Champion dived in to free a snag, and the catch was shown at a Civic Centre sports store for inspection. His father, P H Champion, previously caught a 32 pound cod at the same spot.
Army tanks and flame throwers drove fleeing secret police from their Caracas barracks after President Perez Jimenez fled. A junta led by an admiral took over government and pledged liberties restoration while mobs attacked authorities outside the burning complex.
Canberra police report another milk money theft in Griffith with about £1 stolen from La Perouse Street and Durville Crescent. Similar complaints came from O'Connor and Ainslie residents.
The British Empire Service League 14th conference will be held in Canberra with the Queen Mother opening proceedings. Delegates from 38 Commonwealth countries will attend as ex service organizations gather to strengthen links. The event marks the first Royal Family opening of a BESL conference with Sir George Holland and Sir Ernest Harton welcoming guests.
The Test between Pakistan and the West Indies ended in a draw at Bridgetown. Pakistani opener Hanif Mohammad batted nearly the entire Pakistan innings for 337, surpassing Don Bradman’s 1930 record. Sir Len Hammond’s 336 is also noted in the report.
Queanbeyan will receive water from the ACT after a Red Hill main is completed. Mayor Alderman A. Lambert reports 1967 progress noting a 13 000 population supply, likely obviating water restrictions for years, with a 1 million gallon reservoir and 12 500 ft of mains, plus a 1 800 ft rider main on Monaro Street.
Ash Ley Cooper, Australian singles champion and Davis Cup star, said he is available to tour with the Australian team later in the year. He had reconsidered his overseas travel availability after a proposed expense cut and plans to renew his contract with a sporting goods firm before it expires.
Police near solving the six year old mystery of Miss Margaret Clements the old lady of the swamp after a skeleton was found three miles from her Tullaree Gippsland homestead. The recluse and her dog disappeared in 1982 and the skeleton was uncovered yesterday by a holiday maker in sand dunes.
Australian runners Kevin Gosper and Murray Murray impressed in New Zealand as they joined a visiting event. Gosper finished the final 220 yards of a 440 yard race in 57.6 seconds. Murray set an Otago half mile record clocking 1 minute 45.5 seconds.
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