17 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
1
Broadcasts report factional fighting in Baghdad on the first day of revolt. Crown Prince Abdul Tah Waq and King Faisal II faced deadly violence. U.S. and U.N. officials monitor crisis while Britain and Iran position for influence.
A crude report details rebels in Lebanon and Iraq amid a regional upheaval. Britain and the United States weigh aid for King Hussein and troop relief while Jordan, Egypt, and Iraqi leaders influence the crisis.
Graziers at a conference in Alice Springs urged the government to amend the Australian Industries Preservation Act to restore free competition in shipping freights. A proposed resolution to withdraw from the Transport Act failed by nine votes to eight, with Greensland delegates leading calls to repeal rebate provisions for shippers.
A science writer Brimble will arrive in Canberra by today for a lecture titled Science and the Press at 4 p.m. The visit includes meetings with research institutes to discuss science problems and potential collaboration.
Cyprus tightens curfew and orders a standstill across the island after a Turkish Cypriot victim dies en route to hospital in Larnaca. Governor Sir Hugh Foot declares increased security with reinforcements, Malta ships and naval support arriving for internal security duties as talks with Greco and Turkey are urged.
Hobart reports widespread rain across the state with July rainfall near or above average. The north east sees up to two inches while forecasters warn some rivers may flood tomorrow night. Temperatures rose with the rain easing recent freezing conditions.
A two year old boy Edward John Milne drowned after falling into a puddle beside his home in Young. He was playing with two other boys when he did not come in for lunch and was later found face down in a rain puddle near a padlock gate.
Frederick Joseph Andrew, a former Chiltern councilman and World War veteran, perished in a house fire at his South Albury residence. The blaze destroyed hundreds of pounds worth of Andrew's overseas antiques including crystal, watches, clocks, paintings, and furnishings.
Australia and the United Kingdom reach October 1 end to certain meat export restrictions under the 15 year meat agreement. Minister McMahon says routine beef veal and lamb prices for the 1964 65 period are set, while talks will resume after Australian meetings. Delegates report substantial progress and a re opening of negotiations will follow full Australian consideration.
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