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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1959

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Move To Break Deadlock West Ready To Freeze Berlin Forces

Western forces in West Berlin totaling about 10 000 troops figure in talks about easing the deadlock. Reports quote Allied and British officials on a possible summit and a shift in stance by the Soviet Union in the Geneva talks. Observers see Eisenhower signaling a summit only if Russia concedes, with Western powers seeking progress before Moscow delays.

Tisethowys Khreushchev Paris

Basic Wage Decision Today In Australia Labor Dispute

The Arbitration Commission will issue a decision tomorrow morning in the 1954 basic wage case affecting about two million Australian workers. The dispute involves the ACTU and Metal Trades unions seeking an average 23 shillings increase across the country. A second issue remains whether to revert to quarterly cost of living adjustments.

Melbourne Conellation and Arbitration Commission Australia Chim ACTU Metal Trades

Army Coup In Indonesia Far Away

Reported unrest in Indonesia as the army tightens control under Major Hursono and Army inform chief. President Soekarno cautions restraint while Nasution denies coup rumors after meetings with military and political leaders.

Indonesia Djuanda Hursono Indonesian Army Fics Porary Soukarno Orisis United Press_ International Abdul Haris Nasution Nasution

Eight PAP Leaders Freed From Changi Prison in Singapore

Eight leaders of the victorious Peoples Action Party were released from Changi Prison amid fireworks and crowds of 2,000 in Singapore. The ex-prisoners, dressed in sports shirts, were escorted by 30 chartered buses to celebrate, as the governor agreed to their release to pave the way for a home rule regime. All eight face five-year government bans under the new constitution.

Singapore A.A.P Reuter Peoples’ Action Party Changi P.A.P Mile Island

Mareeba Bomb Found Harmless Says Air Force Expert

In Mareeba the three foot bomb unearthed near the airstrip proved harmless authorities report. An Air Force expert said the device was a sand filled practice bomb used by the United States Air Force during the war.

Brisbane Mareeba IAir_ Force United States Air Force

Fire at Lachlan Court Flats in Barton

A fire yesterday broke out in a flat at Lachlan Court Barton causing damage estimated at £50. The blaze in block 3 started when a divan ignited and was extinguished by Canberra Fire Brigade members.

Lachlan Court Barton Canberra

Soviet Diplomatic Group Leader Makes First Calls in Canberra

Mr. Skripov arrived in Canberra with two first secretaries to establish relations as Charge dAffaires and meet senior Australian and Swedish officials. He expects a Russian ambassador to Australia by year end and a quick return to wool auctions, with later embassy attaches.

Ivan Skripov Canberra Skripav Canbert Mos M. Carl Bergenstrahle Russia Skripov M. Renaud Sivan Messrs. Vasaili, Kuznetsov Alexi Marakaev M. Bergenstrehle Department of Een i Barnet Moscow Australia Mr. Skripov Yesterdday Ivan Skrippy M. Bergenstrahle Vassily Kuznetsov Kuznetsov Olga Makarov Seriozka Tyan Skripov Victor Lessievski

Canberra Milk Price Cut to Half Penny a Pint Today

Canberra residents will see bottled milk prices drop by a half penny per pint from today. The reduction comes from the Farmers Cooperative Company following input from ACT producers and reflects broader calls for price relief amid discussions on Canberra’s milk costs. Local producers say history highs in ACT milk output were achieved recently, and the cut will be shared between producers and the company.

Canberra Mana Ee Paronerative Company Sallk Produ Cers A.C.T Scoupay Sabeers Maas ACT Barker Harding Co-operative Mic Ia Harding Nald Ler Lidcombe P. D. Day Coun- Act Inet Surkor Cant Pi Ipaon Bon Mit Arog Harding Nic Cos Sumiern National Hifatend Imes Mr. Harding Nate

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