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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1957

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Unclear fragmentary play by play prompts uncertain names

A fragmented report recalls rugby or football action with incomplete names and stray phrases. It mentions Easts Gallagher Navy Rob or Robs and a late kick, with players Jim Smith and others, but lacks coherent structure or complete facts.

Easts Gallagher Vapier Jim Smith Navy Marty Linsina Jim Im Southand Gallagher Navy Boal Royals

Six Deaths In Aftermath Of Hurricane Audrey

In Louisiana after Hurricane Audrey, authorities report six deaths and fear many bodies may be found in cars. Emergency crews and volunteers clear debris in Cameron and Lake Charles as civil defense warns of massive reconstruction. Officials pursue identifications while mass burials are postponed to allow matching victims.

Robert Clarence Kitcha Arthur Wilson Audrey Louisiana Eisenhower Oficiala New Orleans Lake Charles Louisina Gulf of Mexico Reid Cameron Calcasieu Parisa H. Smastic

Asian influenza suspected as ship Burnside docks in Brisbane

A Sydney woman, Mrs Kame Crett of Cronulla, was rushed to Brisbane General Hospital after disembarking from the Burnside, docked from Singapore with suspected Asian influenza. A Malay seaman, Billy Bin Hassan, 47, on the crew died entering Brisbane River after recovering from influenza. Commonwealth quarantine cleared the Burnside to sail to Sydney.

Singapore Brisbane Sydney Burnside Kame Crett Cronulla Brisbane General Hospital CommonWealth Department of Health Billy bin Hassan Commonwealth Commonwealth Duty C. R. Wiburd Department Stores Commonwealth Laboratories Wiburd

Nigerian politician cleared of theft at Old Bailey

Theophilus Owztabi Shobo wale Benson a Nigerian chief whip and politician was found not guilty at the Old Bailey Central Criminal Court of robbing three Nigerian women with violence. He was 37 and had traveled to London for constitutional talks. Supporters cheered outside the court as the verdict was read.

London Mopasy A.p.reuter Theophilus Owztabi Shobowale Benson Old Bailey Central Criminal Court Benson Wag Mra Folakeo Solante Pene

Small Island Farm Sells for 90000 at Gold Coast

Low-lying dairy land on the Nerang River near Paradise Island Surfer's Paradise sold today for 90000, a Gold Coast record for an undeveloped block. Melbourne investor Eta Zola bought the land and plans to spend about 750000 in six months developing it.

Brisbane Gold Coast Nerang Paradise Ialand Surfer Paradise Melbourne Eta Zola Zola

Builders Plan Stoppage Near Sydney

Sydney building trades unite to push higher margins and better conditions. A Friday meeting may call for a 24 hour state wide strike affecting about 65 400 workers. Monitored stoppages disrupted major sites including Union Club and Caltex House with roughly 100 workers per site. Union leader J Anderson notes demand for a £6 margin, up from £4 10s.

Sydney Master Builders’ Association Union Club Circular iQuay Caltex House Government Insurance Ofice Building Trades Group J. Anderson Lnions

Plan For Commonwealth Consultative Council

A London report outlines a plan for a Commonwealth Consultative Council with a central cabinet functioning on a consultative basis. It proposes all member states decide to join or abstain, with nonjoiners facing unspecified consequences. The council would align with World Bank style lines and involve prominent figures such as Mr Menzies.

London Menzies

Geophysical Year Opens With Great Solar Explosion

The International Geophysical Year begins with a solar flare striking Earth, triggering magnetic storms and radio blackouts. Ten thousand scientists across 464 nations join an $180 million program to study the sun, magnetism, cosmic rays, and their effects on weather, radio, flight, and space travel.

Moscow I.G.Y Earth Iia International Geophysical Year

Fears Of Bad Faith By Reds

London reports fears that Russia may use the International Geophysical Year to gain a foothold in Commonwealth territory, potentially at Australia’s expense. There is concern Russia would remain beyond the year to claim territory. Britain urged to stand by Australia.

London Reuter Russia Australia Britain

Scoutmaster Stops Bleeding After Workplace Accident

Scoutmaster David R. Gothard acted with first aid knowledge to halt a severed artery flow after Rita Garasius slipped on a polished Public Service Board floor in Barton. He kept pressure with a tourniquet for ten minutes until Canberra ambulance crews arrived. Mrs. Garasius underwent surgery at Canberras hospital and received five transfusions. she was reported in satisfactory condition. Public Service Commissioner G. G. Sutcliffe praised Gothard's calm, speedy action which saved her from death. Gothard, a married solar training officer at the board for about three years, was commended by colleagues and board officials.

Rita Garasius Quandong Street Hard Public Service G. G. Sutcliffe Jarasius Gothard Yarralumla The Public Service Board

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Wer Coe Manus Canada T. W. L. MacDarmot Arthur Faeden J. G. Harris Canberra Waterside Workers’ Federation E. Roach Roach Bel] Bay Takmani Darwin Commonwealth Consultative Council World Bank International Council of Scientific Unions H. Knight Gothar Heald
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