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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
6
The Queen in a youth and Commonwealth themed service urged unity across races and colors. She spoke of a world bridge linking east and west, urging a broad church gathering to foster greater harmony among nations.
The secretary of the Australian Automobile Association Mr. L Strudwick criticises petrol price increases caused by the Suez crisis. He comments on New Zealand's decision to remove the price rise and predicts further changes in Australian oil pricing.
London clerics trade barbs over Catholic growth in England with charges of bigotry. Dr Fisher warns of wider faith federation, while Rome resists cooperation amid tension.
A one year old British migrant, the second to immigrate under the pay later plan, will arrive in Sydney aboard the Strathmore tomorrow. It notes Alex Laughlin, a Belfast retired dock worker, as the other figure connected to the plan. The first migrant arrived by air last Saturday week.
In a series of statements from London to Berne, leaders warn of the H-bomb’s plaguelike danger and urge international talks on nuclear test suspensions. They urge Britain to act with faith, stressing tests aim to deter major wars while monitoring Pacific radioactivity in fish.
Labour member for the ACT Mr J R Fraser criticises uniformity in home building in Canberra arguing ordinary people should have variations in design. He praises diverse styles in Deakin Griffith Narrabundah while noting many suburbs appear too uniform due to departmental planning and uniform construction.
Mr H E Curan of the ACT Trades and Labour Council accused the Master Builders Association of calculated mischief over the standing down of 28 builders labourers on the Braddon eight storey flats project. He argued the unions caused strife, while Kennedy stressed the employer kept workers on as long as possible under Findlay’s orders.
Four Israeli soldiers were wounded in two blasts as patrol vehicles struck planted landmines near Kerem Avshalom in the Gaza Strip. One soldier was seriously injured. The Deraeli military head"
The article notes the start of a first premium loan bond draw with mention of a £1000 prize and ongoing counting efforts. It states the process took eight minutes for the first number to come and that the draw will extend into the early morning, with the Post Office expected to finish by June.
Sydney police ended the search for two of four rock fishermen missing off the coast near Port Frey Fields and Hab erfield. Waltanel and William Bruce, both married, were among the group swept into the sea by a 24 ft wave. Brian Chappell was rescued unconscious and died later.
Dr. E Ronald Walker of Australia succeeds American Henry Cabot Lodge as president of the United Nations Security Council for the month of June.
The Minister for the Army Mr Cramer said the C M F could mobilise at least a division at very short notice. He noted the CMF had reached training and preparedness levels achieved only after a long time since the war began. A Melbourne conference discussed improving CMF efficiency and ongoing reorganisation to 50 700 following the National Service cut.
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