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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1957

Page

6

Two U S Senators Call For Trade With China

Senators Arwarisa Fulbright and J Butler push for revising China trade, arguing U S recognition of Communist China should be reconsidered. Senator Magnuson leads Senate Commerce panel to broaden inquiry into U S trade policies with Asia and the embargo on China. Knowland questions the administration’s stance while awaiting next steps.

ArwarIsa United Nation China W. Magnuson Washingpoo Satch Uon Ing Senate Knowland Magnuson

Victoria Sees Rain Stir But Drought Relief Delayed

Melbourne reports drought relief hopes dashed as a wet weather system failed to reach Victoria. A high pressure cell moved into the state over the weekend, diverting rain from the northwest. Showers over the western district and northern Victoria were too light to impact the drought.

Melbourne Victoria Central Australia Western Australia Weather Bureau Western District

Floodwaters Recede After Deadly Louisiana Cloudbursts

Floods in the Louisiana area, which killed at least 17 people, receded slowly as 3,500 residents of low-lying districts returned to homes flooded by record rains from the prior night and Saturday.

St. Louis St, Louis A.A.P Reuter del Louis Japan U.S A.ap Kobusuke Kiahi United States Tokyo International Kishi Eizenhower Algiers A.p.reuter Algeria

Fatal collapse during shooting party near Gudgenby

Arthur Thomas Bricksne aged 60 of the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan collapsed and died while returning with a shooting party to a vehicle near Gudgenby yesterday. Canberra ambulance and police attended Bracken's body was taken to Canberra Community Hospital. Police stated there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Gudgenby Arthur Thomas Bricksne Royal Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra Ambulance Bracken Canberra Community Hospital

Canberra Ice Breaks Damaging Pipes Across City

Water and sewerage officials report no major water main breaks but dozens of household pipes and hot water systems were damaged by thawing ice as temperatures fell to 17.4 degrees. A ground temperature of 136 degrees caused one of the heaviest frosts this winter, while a 16.7 degree record minimum earlier this month also featured in the frost report.

Greek bride abandons marriage plan on Australian arrival

A 20 year old Greek woman, Vasiliki Mastrogianopoulou, changed her mind about marrying an East Geelong man she had not met. On arriving in Port Melbourne last Thursday she chose a new partner she met on the ship. Police were notified of her initial disappearance by George Tsipiras, and the couple said they will seek parental permission from Greece before marriage.

Cheria Ementcha Algeria Turke Reuter Russia Turkey Bos Dardanelles Fayot Aswan Aly Dabry Naseer U.K P.reuter Melbourne Greece East Geelong Port Melbourne Vasiliki Mastrogiannopoulou George Tsipiras Charlotte Avenue May Tal Astralia W. C. Langfitt Niville Jove Gaia

Mayflower IT Project Faces Backlash in US Amid Claims

Report details criticism of Mayflower Limited project and voyage plans. Competing assertions note funding origins and aims to attract tourists, with Steve Allen broadcasting aboard while Warwick Chariton and J Lowe defend the venture as foundation supported.

J. Lowe Mayfower Limited Cunningham Pean Tae Cuncampaign Plymouth New York Steve Allen Stow Allen Warwick Chariton Lower Rand Wag Steven Mr. Charlton America

Crowds Flock to See London Event at Uplowman Church

Crowds from across the town gathered yesterday at a small parish church near Uplowman in Devonshire to witness a local event drawing the majority of residents. Worshipers crowded inside and outside as the ceremony or spectacle drew wide attention.

London P.reuter Uplowman Devonshire Teistening

Missing Priest Located After Months Disappearance

Father Thomas Walter Andrews has been found in New Zealand after being missing since February. Wellington police issued a statement confirming the locate but offered no further details on the priest’s whereabouts or welfare.

AAP Reuter Thomas Walter Andrews Wellington Father Andrews New Zealand

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