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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

5

Britain and Russia move toward easing Cold War tensions

In a calmer mood after British nuclear tests, Western hopes rise for disarmament progress. The piece notes renewed Russian gestures and a proposed phased international oversight, urging trade and contact to ease tensions while highlighting lingering questions about Russian sincerity and German reunification.

Pacific Dr. Evatt London Britain Russia United States Moscow Mr. Macmillan Marshal Bulginin Geneva Khrushchev Macmillan Hungary Germany Middle East China

Masonic Leaders Assist In Church Service

Masons joined a Methodist service with Grand Lee at Rew South Wales and Centerra District members present. The service was conducted by Master of the church Rev Dr George Rucht, with Rev RJ Neble and others in attendance.

Methodist National Una Init Grand Lee Rew South Wales Brocken Centerra Ieasona H.R. Mane George Simmer Allison Society

Paul Rogers Brings Moliere Show To Albert Hall

Paul Rogers appears in Travelling with Mr Rog at the Kilabethan venue Albert Hall tomorrow at 8 pm. A schoolchildren matinee is scheduled for 2 pm the same day.

Paul Rogers Roe Alberta A Se Rogthe Kilabethan

Mission natives in Trnabella area show poorer condition

On his return to Central Air Charles Dugei reported a check on natives near the Trnabella Mission area found their physical condition worse than Dugwid. He is president of the Aborigines' Advancement League.

Central Air Charles Dugei Trnabella Dugwid Aborigines’ Advancement League

U S Prepares To Launch Satellites

A report outlines Project Vanguard satellite plans with four experimental groups studying solar rays, cosmic rays, meteors, and Earth's atmosphere. It details weather and space influence, satellite designs, and potential launch sequences with multiple moon tests and instruments.

Scient Uata Bo Far Omer BE Newet Jay Naval Research Laboratoy Project Vanguard Earth Space Itine

New Native Labour Policy Reform Plans Outlined

The Commonwealthis to reform native labor in Papuas and New Guinea with a September Legislative Council debate. Minister Hasluck announces a new ordinance avoiding penal sanctions for native workers, barring unskilled natives from leaving villages without welfare supervision and establishing an employment board with employer and native administration reps.

Papas New Guinea Territory Legislative Council Territories Hasluck Ube Uiree

Early Federal Election Hint

Sydney report suggests a federal election forecast by the acting Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr Cal, noting potential timing if the government acts. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and possible election timing without full details.

Sydney Cal Wits

Readers Debate Mayflower Details and Canberra Housing Plans

A letter mix discusses corrections to Mayflower voyage dates and passenger figures, citing Everyman’s Encyclopedia. The writer also argues for higher Canberra inner-city density with row houses and flats, criticizing Fraser’s housing statements and praising Narrabundah subdivisions while noting their small size.

Donald C. Gordon Can‘Times Vngrim Everyman's Encyclopaedia Dincer

Grain Sales to Japan May Be Resumed

Grain shipments to Japan may restart as Queensland weather tightens supply. The report cites hard wheat being moved to cover defaults and notes continued weather conditions affecting parcels and exports.

Japan Queensland

Bishop Booth Intervened at Box Hill Orme

The article notes Bishop Booth intervened at Box Hill Orme, with details limited to his involvement and location referenced.

Bishop Booth Box Hill Orme

New Coke Plant For Port Kembla

Work ban started on a new coke manufacturing plant at Port Kembla steel works announced by Australian Iron and Steel Ltd a principal subsidiary of Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd The new plant will come into operation later this year in Melbourne based company says.

Melbourne Hunday Port Kembla Australian Tron and Steel Ltd Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd

Burtons Call for Active Lay Involvement in Church

Dr. Burton urged a change in church attitude through lay action on Lay Preachers Day. He argued Christianity requires practical application and community action, criticizing prayers for miracles without work and urging laypeople to apply Christian principles to social problems.

Christian Church John Burton Burton Wheen Christ

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