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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1957
Page
2
A reader cautions that Khrushchev’s friendly posture toward the West requires careful handling. He argues any Western defence relaxation risks job losses in associated industries and boosts Communist propaganda. He warns ignoring proposals would imply a rejection of peace offerings.
The July 15 1957 observance reflects European-Australian responsibilities to the original inhabitants. It urges seeing Aborigines as an everyday part of society, aiming for assimilation and equal access to towns, schools, and services while avoiding disparagement or passive welfare.
A Charlestown News Courier editor back from Europe analyzes U S troops overseas. He notes large forces in France Germany and England with bases expanding, public relations efforts to improve image, discipline measures, and the social impact including encounters with local populations and civilian reactions.
Pro f of Political History at Cambridge University, speaking as the ABC’s guest, urges acceptance of US leadership to secure a new era of peaceful cooperation among nations. He notes strong ties among Commonwealth members, but warns Britain must adapt as India and Africa assert independence while export needs bind partners.
A reader defends our flats conditions while criticizing neighbors for selfish acts that worsen the shared space. They urge Mr Fraser to visit, describe persistent hot water shortages, and list infractions like dripping windows and noisy, muddy mess from others. They reference a nine month government reply and call for better exterior grounds and responsible use of facilities.
A blaze that engulfed a city building on Lansdale Street lasted two hours and drew thousands of onlookers. Police cordoned off the area as firefighters battled the flames.
Menon praised the N G Administration officers seen in Lae Rabaul Madang Bulolo Goroka and other centres expressing admiration for their hard work and duty. He planned to return to Australia but was delayed by aircraft trouble and noted more work remained to be done to move Australia toward democracy.
A group of Colombo Plan Fellows from Canberra visited Goulburn on a Saturday tour of principal sights. The Fellows, including officials from Singapore and journalists from Ceylon and North Borneo, were accompanied by A. A. Smith of the External Termorial Museum and local sites like the Abbatoirs and Water Supply. The party returned to Canberra late Saturday afternoon.
President Ngo Dinh Diem of Vietnam will visit Australia from September 2 to 8 as a guest of the government. Acting Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden announced the trip to Canberra Sydney and Melbourne, calling it a gesture of close friendly relations between Australia and Vietnam.
The Minister for External Affairs was the Officer in Charge of the Australian expedition to Macquarie Island last year. Mr Casey led the Mawson expedition and would sail from Australia late in December.
The Youth Movement at Bt Christopher's Catholic church has formed an orchestra of about 20 instruments under direction of an appointed conductor. The ensemble aims to provide musical activities for members and the local community.
Australian Trade Minister McEwen said the New Australia Japan Agreement was activated by mutual self interest and will stabilise the economy. He denied bias, noted past discrimination against Japanese goods, and urged removal of all such measures while stressing the treaty’s role in trade and general relations. He acknowledged wartime anti-Japanese sentiment has faded.
The Governor-General Sir William Slim visited Captain's Flat drawing nearly all 2,000 residents. He arrived at 8 pm at Molonglo Park War Memorial, laid a wreath, attended a civic reception, viewed a school display, opened the R3L Club, toured Lake George mine workings, was hosted at tea by Dr J M Treland, and inspected the local district hospital.
Shivaram, hailed in New York as one of the world's greatest, brought to the Albert Hall in Canberra on Monday July 22. The temple movement and dramatic intensity electrified Western audiences.
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