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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1957

Page

10

Snowy grazing lease renewal row sparks cabinet split

A NSW state cabinet clash arises over renewing 300 grazing leases in the Snowy Mountains region. The Snowy Mountains Catchment Area Protection Board urged cancellation due to erosion from overgrazing, while Minister for Lands Nott disagreed. Labour MLA J Seiffert argues wider feeding grounds against bushfire and rabbits, proposing leases double to 14 years with mandatory improvements.

Snowy Mountains Wetherell Nott J. Seiffert Labour Monaro Snowy Mountaina Authority Seiffer

Motor Vehicle Registrations High In May In Australia

A May report shows 19 273 new motor vehicle registrations across Australia the highest monthly total since last November NAW led with 7584 registrations while Victoria accounted for 3048 The Acting Commonwealth press notes the national figure.

Australia NAW Victoria

Hire Purchase Debt Rises to Record High in May

Indebtedness to finance firms under hire purchase agreements reached a May end peak of £232,892,000, up about £1.3 million for the month. New agreements totaled £36,225,000 with finance companies providing £17,025,000. District rainfall figures noted for Crookwell, Goulburn, Gunning, and Yass.

Commonwealth Statutician Carver Finance Cormpaniee

Trial by ordeal linked to deaths in Rhodesia

Reports say a so called trial by ordeal to uncover spellcraft organiser led to the deaths of three Africans near Chikwawa Ny Land as eighteen others joined the event and drank poisonous muabin tree bark solution.

Southern Rhodesia Chikwawa Ny Land

International police force debate spans UN role and Anta rctica stance

Australian Prime Minister Menzies voices support for a new international police force under UN auspices and says it should be available for emergencies. He declines to detail specific proposals, cites Commonwealth views, and notes Australia’s ongoing Malaya defense participation and noncommitment on SEATO outcomes.

Landon Montana Seaman Gee House Mensies Eemaie Sieguten Panos Nita Chages U.N Security Council Australian Antarctica Menzies Austraia Measles Malaya SEATO

Stranded liner bate afloat as passengers press for exit

Relatives and passengers on the J1887 ton liner urge rescue as tugs and Coast Guard try to free the ship wedged between coral reefs off Hamilton Harbour. Despite engines failed, crew and officers face tense scenes as Salvage gear arrives to assist with the lift and tow operations.

Coast Guard Alter Hamilton Harbour Castlerock Hutt E. C. Hicks Hamilton London

Writ for Libel Accepted by R Churchill in London

London report says Robert J. Bavaten deputy editor of The Sunday Express issued a writ for libel against Bremay Churchill. Churchill’s solicitors accepted service yesterday and he will resist the action tied to BBC prearm Conference programme notes.

London Ednewaay A.ap.rewer Randoph Chureht Robert J. Bavaten Sunday Express Chureht Bremay Churchill BBC

Khrushchev Defangs Black Sheep in Prague Rally

In Prague Khrushchev says Russia ousted the black sheep from the flock and praises the 20th Congress while pledging peace and unity. He notes Czechoslovakia backs Soviet decisions and lauds Czech party leader Antonin Novotny as both leaders greet with handshakes.

Prague Russia Communist Party Khruschev Zilina Czechoslovakia Kremlin Marshal Pees Oy Clerns Soviet Communist Party Egypt Kruschev Atonia Nevotny Novotny Soviet Union

Gair Accuses Public Campaign Funds Use in Race

Mr Gair alleges that campaign activity was financed by public funds and that state federal rightwing leaders faced threats of losing party support if they did not back the ATP campaign. Mulvihill denied intimidation and said 40 HRW politicians were rostered, with N3W members vastly large in number traveling to another state to campaign.

BW. Alp T. Mulvihill ATP Mulvihill Eaig Seaeeabs N.3.w

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