04 Mar 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1958
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes list a Grey Gram exhibit and related farm events. It mentions a weathered showground, local growers, and tentative dates with sparse names. The readable portion hints at an agricultural display and community involvement.
A three point plan to boost housing and employment was presented by Mr. Cahill at a housing conference attended by 82 delegates from banking, insurance, and building sectors. He urged faster finance, tax relief, and stronger lending to private builders, noting a slide in housing completions and unemployment in the industry. The Building Industry Congress estimated NSW could build up to 30,000 homes yearly with extra capacity and modest additional costs, while suggesting government-backed loans and reserve-fund support.
Rebel sources claim Soekarno is constrained as events unfold in Indonesia. Reports describe declarations by Colonel Djambek on government roles and possible document releases. Meanwhile Moslem students hear Dr. Hatta urge peaceful resolution and Singapore press notes Indonesian troop movements near Sumatra.
During the night a vandal punctured tyres of nine light planes at Cairns Aerodrome. The aircraft include three Tiger Moths and Wackett planes of the Crissy Aero Club, a Cessna 182, two Avasters, a Mitchell Aerial Services Dragon, and a Proctor. Other hangar items untouched.
Elizabeth Monday AAP reports South Africa begins well as Endean and Goddard add 29 in 45 minutes before tea. Endean replaces McGlew with bruised finger, facing Davidson’s tight bowling. Australia ends day with six for 208. wickets to fall today include Grout 25, Craig 17, Meckiff 8, Kline 0, Mackay not out 11.
Monae Raymond John Bailey, 24, to stand trial in the Supreme Court on a murder charge in the death of Mrs. Thurs Bowman near Sundown Station around December 5. Det. G. P. Hallahan testified as the case progressed. the Crown did not tender further evidence on a related false pretence matter, and the charge was dismissed for lack of evidence. Bowman's body was found among three bodies near Sundown on December 12 after an intensive search, with her daughter Wendy and a family friend Thomas Whelan also involved.
Rescue efforts in the storm lashed sea of Marmora recover more than 220 bodies, many teenagers, with Turkish newspapers reporting a death toll over 400. Only 49 survivors are known so far as the disaster unfolds Saturday.
Damascus reports say the Yemen has joined the United Arab Republic under President Nasser and Crown Prince Al Badr. Nasser denounces Iraq and Jordan federation as imperialist ploys while pledging unity with Syria and Yemen. A Supreme Council and Federal Council would oversee foreign policy, economy, culture, and defense.
Brisbane wool markets opened with a sharp drop as sales began this afternoon. Prices closed about 24 percent lower than last week in Sydney, with broader declines across long and short wools. Brokers reported greasy wool averaging around 75 shelms, marking the lowest wash price in months.
Grand accolades pour in from British leaders and peers as Dr. Fuchs earns a knighthood confirming a historic Antarctic crossing. Messages from South Africa and New Zealand prime ministers greet the achievement while Tokyo and Oslo praise the expedition as epic and scientifically vital. The Times notes shared courage with Hillary, and NZ supply ship Endeavour nears McMurdo to support the Trans Antarctic voyage.
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