Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1957

Page

1

Dulles Extends Cordial Welcome in U K Talks

In Washington, John Foster Dulles invited Britain's Defence Minister Duncan Sandys to his home for a one hour talk on world affairs. Sandys, in town to discuss military planning amid Britain's economic crisis, marked the first London official host by the U S since the rift over Egypt. The informal meeting aimed to expand and improve UK US defense collaboration under the 1954 agreement. Sandys stressed he was not on a begging mission and sought cooperation with Western defense establishments.

Washington A.a.p.reuter John Fowler Dulles Duncan Sandys Britain Defence Sandys Thes London Dulles Eisenhower U.S Egypt Commonwealth Military Harold Ccig Frantie Tereld Oruinteion Reuter Nation 4 Charles Wilson Mr. Sandys Wilson Bandys North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Free World Ali

iMarshall Slightly Improved at Melbourne Hospital

Doctors at Royal Melbourne Hospital report Olympic winner John Marshall is slightly improved and conscious after a car accident near Clunea on Friday. He sustained a fractured skull and severe head injuries. Marshall had been brought to the hospital from across the world, including the United States where he studied at Yale University.

John Marshall Royal Melbourne Marshall Clunea America Yale University

Car overturned on Cooma Road injures driver

A small sedan rollover occurred on Cooma Road about 15 miles from Canberra on Sunday. Driver Mrs Hildegard Laws of Botany Bay was hurt. She told police the steering may have locked before the vehicle left the road.

Cooma Road Canberra Mra Hildegard Laws Botany Bay Laws

Three Horses Die In Northern NSW Race Smash

In Tamworth a racefall in the Improvera Handicap left three horses dead. Pride and Beau Way died. Byron's Pride and Beau Way were among the victims as jockeys tried to escape the collapsing field. C Kelly rode one horse that fell first, sparking a chaotic scene at the track.

N.S.W Rowing C. Kelly Tartan Beau ‘Ay Beau Way Byron

Loss of Confidence in Mr Dulles Grows in Congress

Washington report notes growing skepticism of Secretary of State John Foster Dulles as Senator Hubert Humphrey calls for an investigation of his conduct of foreign affairs. Senator Fulbright predicts the Senate committees will probe further amid debates over Congressional authority against Communist expansion.

Washington John Foster Dulles Congress Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Tennessee Humphrey Dulles Banduct of Foreign Affairs William Fulbright Arkansas Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committee Eisenhower

Boy Swims to Safety After Boat Capsize Tragedy

In Melbourne a homemade galvanised iron boat capsized around 4.30 p.m. Two men drowned while a nine year old boy swam nearly a quarter mile to safety. A woman witnessed the tragedy and her son was unable to recount events. police conducted night search operations for the missing men.

Melbourne Safunday Jan

Israelis Offer To Negotiate A Slow Peace With Egypt

The Israeli delegation at the United Nations proposed negotiation toward a peaceful relationship with Egypt after Israel withdraws from occupied areas. Cairo sources said Egypt is willing to discuss a permanent settlement post‑withdrawal but rejects a formal peace treaty now. UN consultations continue as Hammarskjold urges revived armistice provisions and flexible talks along the Egypt Israel line.

United Nations Dag Hammarskjoeld Cairo Israel Egypt

Two Killed In Collision In Adelaide On Henley Beach Road

In Adelaide a panel driven by Victor Westley Harrison 52 collided with a motor car on Henley Beach Road. Harrison and a schoolboy passenger died. Car driver Raoul Cray about 27 was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital with injuries.

Adelaide Victor Westley Harrison Henley Beach Road Mile End Thebarton Harrison Roderick Earl Leigh Raoul Cray Princess Street Royal Adelaide Hospital Oxford Terrace Unley Carl Jackson

Sukarno Promises Intervention in Indonesian Affairs

Indonesian President Sukarno told a Bandung mass rally that his plan to intervene in government affairs would not violate the constitution and would allow him to actively open the situation. He spoke amid talks of an advisory council and a new cabinet including the Communist Party.

Communist Party

Athletes Break 14 More Records at Carnival

Fourteen records fell at Moore Park cinder track today as the country athletic championships continued. Michael Moroney of Tamworth and Erica Willis of Newcastle led standout performances, Moroney securing three wins two seconds and a third while Willis claimed four wins from five events.

Sivwax Stondly Moore Park Carnh Michael Moroney Tamworth Erica Wills Newcastle Moroney Willis

Nine Drownings in New Zealand Over Weekend

Wellington reports nine drownings over the weekend, including several children. A five year old and twins died when a dinghy capsized near Kiinedin. Other victims include a two year old in a stream at Tokoroa, an eight year old in a sea whirlpool near Auckland, and an 11 year old at Palmerston North public baths.

Wellington A.p.-Reuter New Zealand Kiinedin Tokoroa Auckland Drury Palmerston North

Court Orders Return Of U S Bound Children

Justice Myera in the Supreme Court ordered the immediate return of two Australian bound children to their mother Florence Doering after an ex parte judgment. The order aims to place the children in the mother's custody and is expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court Inter this week.

Justice Myera Supreme Australia McCess Chamberstate Justica Myera Doering Florence Nied C.T.B Supreme Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.K iMarshall Mr. Dulles Sydney Late Lan Parone Paletnian Secon New York Nasser Suez Canal Israelia Gaza Aqaba Saudi Arabia India Hammarsh-foaid Meypt Zera Hammarskjoeld Gaza Strip Gulf of Arabs Sukarno Intervent Indonesia Cib Srokemtza Maid Tormeit
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication