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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1957

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Thisties BB v West Ee Teck case brief notes

Fragmentary OCR text references legal parties Turner Reavers Martanat Went v CFO March 1 High 7 Hospital D Gram Baptist Tetopes 1 Nov High 10 Rev Grammar. The readable items suggest a court or legal matter with dates and percent figures but details are unclear.

Thisties BB West Ee Teck Ls Ratss ‘Turner , Reavers Martanat, Jy Went CFO Mar Hospital D Baptist Tetopes Held Ou

Russian party reshuffle cuts four top leaders and elevates Zhukov

The Soviet Communist Party expands its Praesidium to 15 members amid a purge of four long time leaders. Marshal Georg Zhukov gains full member status while Molotov Malenkov and Kaganovich face censure for opposing Stalinisation and policy directions. A female member, Bhe je Mya Furtyega, joins the new leadership amid Khrushchev’s influence.

Stalin Bheptlov Praevidium Georg Zhukov Communist Party Eharses Ding Troy

Soviet Shakeup in Moscow Signals Subtle Policy Shifts

An American expert notes Khrushchev tightening grip amid rumors of a taller, more dominant role. Western and Belgrade observers see limited policy change, while a reshuffled Soviet leadership, including Zhukov’s elevation, draws cautious reactions in Washington and among Yugoslav officials.

Washington Krughchev Mixsal Paria Liv Hungary London Belgrade Yuguel Communist Party Viet Pragsidum Aenior State Department White House James Hagerty Lincoln White Georgi Zhukov Eisenhower Runsia

Cash Hoards Recovered From Debris After Hurricane

Debris from Hurricane Audry yields thousands of dollars hoarded by ten residents of Cameron. Authorities hold funds for storm victims as bodies found reach 296 with 60 still unaccounted for. Louisiana properties valued between 33.4 and 44.6 million are noted amid rescue efforts and airlifted livestock from flooded areas.

Laka Charles Levi- Sana P. Reuter Henry Reid Yo al Propert Louisiana Cameron Parish Aryund

Seamen Seek Ban on Australian Atomic Tests

Melbourne seamen urged the Australian Council of Trade Unions to ban handling of all goods connected with atomic tests on the mainland. At a Melbourne meeting they voted unanimously to appeal the ACTU and threatened national industrial action to deter the tests by the Menzies Government.

Melbourne Australian Council of Trade Unions Australia Menzies A.C.T.U Naional

Blackout Hits Yarralumla After Platform Fire

A morning fire on a platform between two overhead telegraph poles caused a blackout in Bailey Place Yarralumla for over 30 minutes. Firefighters extinguished the blaze around 7 45 a m before it spread beyond a switch box. The poles remained undamaged.

Yarralumla Bailey Place

Aga Khan Makes Steady Health Recovery in Geneva

The Aga Khan, who arrived from Persia after a serious health setback, is continuing a normal steady recovery, according to a household member. The update comes as he rests in Geneva with days of improvement noted.

Geneva Thurs Aga Khan

Traces Of Oil At Rough Range No 10

Reports show oil staining and strong fluorescence in a bird song sandstone core from Rough Range No 10 at about 3064 feet. A positive flame test indicates gas presence. formation tests will follow before further coring. Professionals caution against premature conclusions pending exhaustive tests.

Vapet

Monk Still in China Delays Hit Australian Union

Mr A E Monk president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions remains in hospital at Wuhan Hankow Province with a leg infection. A cable says he cannot leave until July 16 after multiple postponements. The emergency committee will meet in Sydney to decide the venue of the interstate executive meeting on July 19 in Brisbane or Melbourne.

Melbourne Australian Council of Trade Unions A. E. Monk Monk China Wu Han Hankow ACT Bouter Monk Statling Souter Goys Sydney Brisbane

Trade balance improves for Australia in key year

The Acting Commons wealth Statistician Mr Carver reports a strong overseas trade result with exports rising to £994,000,000 and imports falling to £718,000,000 for 1957. Canberra estimates invisible payments at about £140,000,000, trimming the final reserve movement to around £100,000,000. Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden calls the balance improvement a splendid achievement and notes it strengthens Australia’s payments position despite unresolved longer term issues.

Canberra Australia Mr. Carver Arthur Fadden

Deficit on Rail Trams Surges Beyond Budgeted Estimate

In 1956/57 Sydney transport deficits for railways trams and buses rose above budget by £1 350 000 with rail losses £5 785 000 and rail passenger revenue below expectations by about £2 000 000. Road transport fared better though still above last year with a combined Sydney Newcastle deficit about £1 250 000 and overall costs trimmed by wage rises taxes and debt charges.

Enticknap Sydney Newcastle

Insurance rate cut urged in Cyprus amid emergency

British insurers in Cyprus proposed halving the emergency rate premiums, now raised to 12 times normal, after nearly four months without Eoka violence. The move aims to reduce costs for lot and civil commitments during the ongoing emergency period.

Nicosta, Thurs A.a.p.reuter Cyprus

Thomson and Crampton Rise in British Open Standings

Australians Peter Thomson and Bruce Crampton moved into contention after round two of the British Open at St Andrews. Thomson fired a 69 while Crampton slipped to 73, leaving Scot Eric Brown briefly leading with a 72 for a 139 total after half the field had completed play.

ST. Andrew's Thura P. Reuter Peter ‘Thomson Bruce Crampton Fendera Thomson Crampton

Tremors Shake Orange District Prompt Warning From Police

Widespread earth tremors rattled houses in the Orange district and were felt in Molong and Manildra. Shocks lasted under two seconds as pictures toppled and lampshades rocked while police said residents were not alarmed by the brief event.

Orange Orange District Molong Manildi

Gold watches seized in customs raid aboard liner Changte

Customs officers found watches valued over 800 in a sald aboard the liner Changte berthed at Woolloomooloo. The Changte had arrived in Sydney from Eastern ports on Tuesday after a voyage from an undisclosed port. no further details were provided.

Rydn Woolloomoaloe Sydney

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