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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1957

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Nasser faces discontent across classes and abroad

The Daily Mail reports growing dissatisfaction with President Nasser among officers landowners intellectuals and the middle class. It cites strains with Britain over trade and compensation and notes Russia's increasing influence and arms flow to Egypt amid regional anti Nasser sentiment.

Nasser Daily Mail Neguib Farouk Bally Mai Nueaer Britain Russii Egypt Saudi Arabia Jordan

No Royal Engagement Say Friends No Royal Engagement

London reports disputed royal engagement rumors regarding Princess Margaret. An American newspaper claimed an official announcement would be made today, naming Lord Patrick Beresford as a likely fiancé. Buckingham Palace officials denied any formal comment or confirmation.

London P Reuter Prince Margaret New York Daily News Buckingham Palace Patrick Beresford

Colombo Plan Visitors To Lanyon Station

A group of Colombo Plan fellows visiting Canberra toured Lanyon Station yesterday afternoon. The delegation included administrative officers from Pakistan Singapore and Malaya and a journalist from North Borneo, with A A Sims from External Affairs guiding the visit. Manager J X Belfield led the group through the property noting fine cattle and meat experience at the sheep station. Mrs Belfield later hosted tea. This visit follows prior Asian-country visits to Lanyon in recent months.

Canberra Lanyon Station Pakistan Singapore Malaya North Boreo A. A. Sims JX. B. Belfield le Property Australia

Flood kills 200 in Pangasinan Province

Rescue workers and army medical teams rush to Mabini Peninsula after a flash flood in Pangasinan West Central Luzon, drowning about 200 and leaving at least 250 missing as villages were swept away. Disease outbreak prompts urgent response.

Ianila Frigay Aap Reutert Pangasinan Luzon Mabini China

Mine Blast Kills One, Injures Twenty At Pelaw Main

A mine blast at Pelaw Main resulted in the death of Kent Reth Roderick, 40, of Gilles Street Kurri Kurri, and injuries to twenty workers. The explosion occurred about 930 am as air shock shattered coal and equipment, throwing men and ponies. Nine were hospitalized with back injuries and fractures as officials closed the affected section for safety.

Kent Reth Roderick Gilles Street Kurri Hurei Kurt Hospital Kurri Minera Kurri Hospital Inter Pelaw Main

Ansett Plans To Buy Eight Convairs

Ansett will purchase eight Convair aircraft at an expected total cost near seven million dollars. The deal would lift Ansett’s pressurised fleet to ten aircraft and position the company as a principal competitor to TAA, despite ongoing negotiations with ANA over ANA’s assets.

Melbourne Ansett Airways America Ansett Ansetta TAA ANA A.N.A

New Chrysler Royals For New Zealand

A new aircraft model, the Chrysler Royale, is set for export to New Zealand under special arrangements with the Dynamics Corporation. The initial shipment from Port Adelaide is expected to arrive by late August to October, with operation planned through Ansett Airways in Australia and sales to the New Zealand market.

Dynamics Corporation Royal San Diego New Zealand Chrys Her Australia Chrysler Royale Port Adelaide Adelaide Eer Ansett Airways R. BM Ansett

Man Dies After Rugby Game at Victoria Barracks

Sydney report says Corporal William Leonard of the RAAF, 27, from Richmond Station, collapsed in the change room after an inter service rugby league match between the RAAF and the RAN at Victoria Barracks. He was taken to Concord Repatriation Hospital but died shortly after admission.

Sydney RAAF Victoria Barracks William Leonard Richmond Leonard RAN Concord Repatriation Hospital

Fatal Crash Near Bowning Involves Migrant Motorcyclist

A migrant motorcyclist was killed and a second rider seriously injured in a head on collision with a car on the Hume Highway four miles south of Bowning. The injured man was unconscious on admission to Yass District Hospital. Police have not identified either man.

Yass Hume Highway Bowning Yass District

Shipment to New Zealand to Expand in Late Summer

A source indicates a larger shipment to New Zealand is planned for August and September, signaling broader exports and increased trade activity in the region. The note underscores a phased approach with a follow up bulk shipment after the initial dispatch.

New Zealand

Asian Flu Epidemic Not Declared Notifiable in NSW

Sydney reports the health department expects the Asian influenza outbreak in New South Wales to run its course in two to three weeks. Director General of Health Dr. Wallace notes the virus is highly contagious and vaccination supply cannot meet demand. government declines notifiable disease status to avoid alarm.

Sydney Department of Health Nsw Ta Lkely Rod Tealth Wallace Ministry of Health British Medical Association N.S

New Currency System Sought by Australian Economists

A decimal currency council was formed in Melbourne with Sir Leslie Melville elected president. The Australian National University vice chancellor leads the effort to secure support from major organisations nationwide and hopes for Federal Government action to adopt decimal currency.

Melbourne Decimal Currency Council Leslie Melville Australian National University Canberra Bir Leallc Aaid Decimal Currency Councill Australia

Wool Brokers Agree To Sell Bale Lots

Wool selling brokers announce elimination of one and two bale lots from catalogs after a meeting with growers' representatives. The move follows prior plans to bunch two bale lots for sale despite growers' objections, prompting widespread indignation and threats to pursue alternatives abroad.

Bydney Japan

R A A F Calls Off Watch For Mystery Light

In Sydney the Royal Australian Air Force halted its alert after Major General Dougherty conferred with Colonel N Strachan of the Blis Mountains Civil Defence. Frt Lt H Hurley led eight navigators watching for the reported light in the sky seen over Katoomba for three successive nights. Some locals described a colour changing star-like phenomenon. Hurley suggested atmospheric conditions could explain it. A jet bomber at Richmond stood ready to fly to Katoomba within three minutes if needed.

Sydney Btate Dougherty Bliis Mountains N. Strachan R.A.A.F H. Hurley Katoomba Wome Hurley Richmond Comba

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