States to offer new roads plan ahead of conference
The Commonwealth plans a roads formula based on population area and vehicle numbers using existing state machinery. Premiers and Transport Ministers will privately discuss, while NSW Premier Cahill avoids comment on tax rights. Victorian Premier Bolte threatens extra reimbursement, with federal ministers aiming for a firm stance.
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Commonwealth
N.S.W
Cahill
Canberra
Bolte
Victoria
Jit
Mr. Bolte
Rebel Tibetans Close On Lhasa
Rebel Khamba tribesmen in Tibet have reportedly taken several strategic forts and lie about 40 miles south of Lhasa. The Statesman notes their advance threatens supply lines while not yet posing an imminent assault on the capital. Dalai Lama delays sending his personal guard and troops.
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New Delhi
A.a.p.reuter
Khamba
Tibet
Lhasa
the Statesman
India
Brahmaputra
Bhutan
Khamba Arcas
Girl Dies From Snakebite In Proserpine
An eight year old girl Colleen Fraser of Proserpine died at Proserpine Hospital three hours after being bitten on the ankle by an unidentified snake. Ambulance staff treated the wound on scene and rushed her to hospital where she died.
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Proserpine
Proserpine Hospital
Colleen Fraser
Pioneer Four satellite sent toward sun after lunar path mission
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida Tuesday AAP NASA launched Pioneer Four a 69 ton Juno rocket with a gold plated payload aimed to reach the moon then orbit the sun. Off course readings from Jodrell Bank prompted scientists to reassess the flight while tracking continues.
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Cape Canaveral
Florida
United States
Britain
Jodrell Bank
Bernard Lovell
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Pioneer Four
Russia
Lunik
Earth
Moon
Riots Strike La Paz Over Time Magazine Report
In La Paz a Bolivian teenager died and two others were wounded as police fired at rioters who attacked the U S Embassy and shouted anti American slogans. The unrest followed a Time magazine article quoting an unidentified U S diplomat suggesting Bolivia be divided among its neighbors.
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Jeport
Time
United States
Bolivia
Melbourne Wool Prices Firm at Melbourne Sales
Melbourne wool prices held steady with competition strong across all types at the Melbourne sales. Prices were fully maintained from the opening day, reflecting firm demand and stable market mood.
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Melbourne
Moscow Talks Fail To Bring German Peace Treaty Agreement
Moscow and London sign a communique after talks in the Kremlin note limited progress on a German peace treaty. Khrushchev and Macmillan call for early negotiations and a framework for a nuclear weapons ban with international inspection. Western ministers may meet in Vienna or Geneva next month.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Macmillan
Associated Press
Khrushchev
Germany
Khrushcchev
London
Russia
New Hope
Vienna
Geneva
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Three Children and Two Adults Die in NSW Crash
A car and a semi-trailer collided on the Pacific Highway near Lake Munmorah south of Swansea killing a couple and three children. An injured man was taken to Royal Newcastle Hospital in serious condition along with two other children. The semi-trailer driver escaped injury.
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Newcastle
Pacific Highway
Lake Munmorah
Swansea
Royal Newcastle Hospital
Sydney
Newe 'Castle
Gosford
Royal Newscastle Hospital
Appointment of New A D C for Governor General
The Minister for the Army announced the appointment of Brigadier T. G. Nisbet of Perth as aide de camp to the Governor General Sir William Slim. Nisbet became Commander of Headquarters Group of the C M F Western Command in May 1956 and held that post until this appointment.
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Cranmer
William Slim
T. G. Nisbet
Perth
C.M.F. Western Command
British M P Deportation Tension in Nyasaland
British MP Mr. Stonehouse was banned from Nyasaland and deported from Northern Rhodesia as a state of emergency was declared in Nyasaland. Governor Sir Robert Armitage cited sustained disorders and alleged ANC involvement, warning of constitutional solutions and arrests for offences. Hastings Banda and other ANC leaders were reportedly removed from the protectorate.
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Stonehouse
Nyasaland
Lusaka
Northern Rhodesia
British United Press
Robert
African Nation Congress
Congress
First F N rifle handed to Australian Army minister
The first F N rifle for the Australian Army will be handed to Minister for the Army Cramer at Lithgow on Thursday. Defence Minister Townley said the Minister for Supply Hulme would present the rifle. Total cost to equip all members is £19 million with New Zealand ordering £1 million of the rifles from Lithgow.
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Cramer
Lithgow
Defence
Townley
Hulme
New Zealand
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Khambas
U.S
U.K
Sir Gilbert Laithwaite
William
Lady Dunk
Royal Commonwealth Society
Sir Gilbert
France
Berlin
A.D.C
M.P
North
Rhodesia
Land
Robert Armitage
Zomba
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