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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1958
Page
10
Amid Lebanon turmoil a candidate for army leadership is discussed as a step toward ending an 11 week rebellion. Premier Aiami Solh survives a roadside bombing near Miranles east of Beirut, with four killed in the targeted attack and his escort wounded. Solh, a nine time prime minister and rebel foe, escaped by a narrow margin.
A Supreme Court jury awarded £1000 damages to Sidney Law rence Amber 73 of Muswellbrook for loss of his left ear after being struck by a motorcycle while employed in a road gang. Plaintiff alleged Carel Lod wyk Van Der Berg of Muswellbrook caused the injury.
Sydney reports that equal pay and three weeks annual holidays for state award workers are the main items. A bill to hold a referendum on abolishing the Upper House will also be passed, with timing not yet set. The session begins August 20 and runs until about six weeks before the general elections planned for March or April next year.
Gales lashed the United Kingdom driving ships to shelter and bringing heavy rain to many areas. Torrential rain flooded Edinburgh and rivers overflowed in West Wales, cutting hay and blocking roads.
Canon Harry Thorpe of Bathurst N S W conducted a Sunday church service aboard the Soviet liner Baltika 7494 tons off port London with about 26 British passengers. He preached from memory due to lack of Bible altar or cross and said the act proved the Sunday service matters more than the ship being Russian.
In Nicosia violence intensifies amid Greek cypriot and Turkish gunfire. Greek leader Grivas vows to continue, rejecting British rule. Seven dead include two Greek cypriot women. eight more Turks reportedly killed in 24 hours. Mayors and Turkish leaders appeal to U S for observers to assess Britain's governance failure.
Australia and developing northern regions hinge on bauxite exports says Senator Spooner after five day tour of Weipa Cape York Peninsula and Arnhem Land. He notes proven reserves at Weipa could spur an integrated aluminium industry but demands more surveys and funding. Possible cheap power options include Purari River hydro and Blair Athol coalfield.
Prime Minister Menzies refused to reveal any election timetable or parliamentary session length. He said no election date is set and budget details will be released August 5. The Country Party seeks talks on election plans with Deputy PM McEwen’s role noted and a possible late November election favored.
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