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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
14
Australian airline accord with the United States gains approval on the second day of talks in Brisbane, with officials optimistic about smoother transpacific travel and expanded cooperation between the nations.
A tenuous report from the Pacific Islands and Papua describes Baldring workers' concerns about hand contracts. Arthur Hancock, industrial union secretary, cites standard clauses that push workers into union-structured protection and potentially restricts movement to Australia. The Federal conference is urged to investigate rising restrictions.
Medical authorities mobilize nationwide to address the influenza threat. Reports indicate sailors exposed to imported strains, with warnings of potential spread from Bristol to India routes. Officials in Atlanta and other hubs coordinate hospital readiness and patient management amid evolving cases.
London officials could not confirm reports that Prime Minister Macmillan plans a January visit to Australia and New Zealand. The ambiguity follows Reuters notes of possible travel plans amid unclear official statements.
A Canberra ceremony celebrated naturalisation as Australians from 13 nationalities pledged allegiance to the Queen and joined a friendly, growing migrant community. Speakers emphasised migrant contribution to industry, home life, and the nation’s future while urging newcomers to continue their integration.
The NSW Health Director said Salk vaccine infections would be suspended in New South Wales for safety as tests were applied to the batch. About 13,000 doses remained on hand and would be stored on chill during the temporary halt.
Brisbane dispatch reports Cabinet postpones extending trade with Communist China amid cautious debate. Minister Caney urges慎慎 approach while noting not opposed to limited ties. Prime Minister Fadden denies a cabinet crisis. McEwen states Australia will consider trade with Red China but emphasizes autonomy from other nations.
The Reds claim a Vatican spy centre operated from a Batavia convent for five years run by Father Vaclav Filipec. Arrests followed the discovery as the regime alleged ties to Rome and a Turin based Collegium Noromucen um. The convent was said to hide refugees and many "ganga" behind thick walls while newer stories about child refugees surfaced.
The Minister for Prime Minister outlines plans to boost fresh and quick frozen fish supply in the Australian Bight. The Commonwealth intends to buy a modern diesel trawler from the Fisheries Development Trust Fund to probe fishing potential, aiming to attract capital and expand export markets starting with Port Adelaide and Melbourne.
Mr brain to visit east Sydney after being elected by a ballot for a tour to India Pakistan and Ceylon in November. The trip is sponsored by the Commonwealth Parliaments made by the NAW a branch of the CPA.
A disrupted report describes a 140 mile mercy flight by helicopter to Nowra Naval Air Station. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate an emergency route and possible assistance or rescue operation involving multiple locations and personnel.
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