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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1958

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Russians Balk At Space Control Plan In Moscow Broadcast

The Moscow Radio broadcast quoted by Associated Press reports Khrushchev urging a ban on intercontinental missiles within a broader disarmament framework only if the West agrees to remove nuclear weapons end all nuclear tests and shut bases. He argued the US aims to eliminate weapons that threaten peace while preserving others. The speech also notes the USSR's ICBM strength and hints at pursuing heavier missiles, calling for a high level conference of leading statesmen.

Washington A.A.P Jens Eisenhower Associated Press Ee Spey Francine John Hightower Communist Party Khrushchev Moscow U.S America London Tass

Townsend Named Extra Equerry to Royal Household

Group Captain Townsend appears as an extra equerry in a royal household role. The appointment is honorary. he may be called for state duties but remains without ongoing connection to the royal family. Townsend is on a world tour, with current travels in South Africa and possible settlement in Australia or South Africa.

Lueaeud Sun Townsend Princess Margaret Buckingham Palace South Africa Australia

Waterside Workers Seek Waterfront Employment Preference

Leading counsel prepared for Waterside Workers Federation in an application for preference in waterfront employment. Hearing before Mr Justice Ashburner at the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission on Tuesday may last several days and draw broad interest as other unions are affected. Waterside Workers Union members currently handle cargo loading and unloading while Transport Workers Union Federated Ironworkers Association Australian Workers Union and Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association also have waterfront members.

Bydney Waterside Workers’ Federation Justice Ashburner Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission Tuesay Waterside Workers Transport Workers’ Union Federated Ironworkers Association Australian Workers' Union Federated Engine Drivers’ and Firemen's Association

Queen Mother Heads Australia New Zealand Tour

The Queen Mother will depart London on Tuesday for a historic Royal visit to Australia and New Zealand. The tour emphasizes informality with lounge suits instead of full regalia and open air parties replacing state banquets. Exclusive dinners are avoided at the Queen Mother's request.

London Australia New Zealand

Half Caste Charged with Griffith Murder

Police charged a half-caste aboriginal with the murder of Alfred Bandlett 51 of Wattle Hill near Leeton. Bandlett's mutilated body was found in an irrigation ditch near Griffith on November 8. Detectives used the human glove method to identify him. The accused will appear in Griffith Court on Tuesday.

Umberin Grifith Alfred Bandlett Wattle Hill Leeton Bandlett GriMth Court

Snark Missiles Hit 5000 Mile Atlantic Flight

Air Force fired a Snark guided missile 5000 miles from Cape Canaveral to Ascension Island, landing on target amid Soviet missile activity. Secretary Wilbur Brucker confirmed this in censored congressional testimony.

Cape Canaveral Florida A.A.P U.S. Air Force Atlantic Associated Preas Ascension Lnland South Atlantic Wilbur Brucker House of Representatives Armed Services Contemittee

Favours Federation Of Melanesia As New Guinea's Future

Mr. J. R. Kerr Q C urged a Federation of Melanesia linking Papua, the Mandate of New Guinea, West New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. He said Australia and Holland should cooperate to form policy and help natives shape a Melanesian state, with equal rights and economic union under a united New Guinea.

Federation of Melanesia New Guinea J. R. Kerr Q.C Australian School of Pacific Administration South Pacific Commission Kerr Papua West New Guinea Solomon Islands Australia Holland Mr. Kerr Gald Territories Hasluck Kery

Cabinet May Act to Ease Credit and Housing Finance

Government likely to introduce a supplementary budget or tease credit restrictions to boost money flow into housing and essential industries. Cabinet to hear reports on employment, plan Commonwealth position for the Loan Council meeting in February, and consider easing banking restrictions and state works funding.

Credtt Labour Holt Employment Abtuati Mnand Commonwealth

Labour wins W.A. seat in Warren by election

Perth report of a Warren by election where Labeller Nag held the timber and farming seat amid ALP row with Rowberry and Wiseman among contenders. Remaining counts show Dempster Carrier Whyte and other independents in a tight contest.

Perth Warren Democratic Labour Party Progressive Rowberry A.L.P Wiseman Dempster C.P Carrier D.L.P Whyte Ind Zach Halden Collins

Motor Cyclist Killed In Manuka Collision

An unidentified cyclist died after a collision at Canberra Avenue and Manuka Circle at 10 50 p m. The cycle caught fire, the rider with severe head injuries was taken to hospital and died after 1 a m. A car driver was hospitalized with a dislocated shoulder and minor injuries from broken glass.

Manuka Canberra Avenue Manuka Circle Tak

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Queen Mother Griffith Young Anglicans IN Conference Beit Canberra N. Guinea D. M. Cleland Papus New Guiaea Australian Institute of Political Science Albert Hall A.A W.A
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