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08 Mar 1957
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1957
Page
1
U S and U K Promise Aid Against Reds at SEATO Talks
A press conference chaired by Air Vice Marshal Sir Don McCauley opened discussions among SEATO military delegates. Leaders discussed Britain's Malaya commitments, Indonesia and Burma risks, and continued plans to boost member forces. Joint exercises were scheduled for review and possible execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stump
Don McCauley
United Military Delega
Sir Freasanges
Malaya
Britain
SEATO
Perons
Realiz
John McCauley
Home urges SEATO unity to meet Communist threat in Asia
Lord Home arrived in Canberra leading the British delegation to SEATO Council. He warned that a unified front across Europe the Middle East and South-East Asia is essential to counter Communism. Britain will keep military commitments in the Far East and push SEATO’s military and economic force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South- East Asia
W Blaze
the Earl of Home
Canberra
Seato Council
Lord Home
Elaen¢hower
U.K
Mr. Macmillan
Bermuda
Suez
Britain
Far East
Seato
Europe
Middle East
South-East Asia
Fora Home
3Eato Council
Oue Hiss
Russia
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Methodists To Reject Aid To Church Schools
Sydney reports that the New South Wales Methodist Conference resolved to oppose Commonwealth and State aid to denominational schools. The four objections cited include diverting public funds to sectarian interests, creating a controversial national policy, risking outside interference, and urging Methodists to act to block such aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales Methodist Conference
Commonwealth
Methodist Church of Australia
All Methodists
New Guinea wild dogs to be shipped to Taronga Park Zoo
A. New Guinea wild dog and its mate, first of their kind to leave the territory, will be shipped to Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney next week. Though smaller, the dogs resemble the dingo and bow instead of bark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taronga Lab
A.A.P. Reuter
Taronga Park Zoo
Sydney
Arrival of SEATO Delegates
Notable SEATO delegates arrive including Major Alfonso from Thailand and officials From New Zealand Pakistan and other nations. General C. E Welr and Rear Admiral H. M. S. Choudri noted among guests with Vice Admiral D Escadgre attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEATO
Unn
Thaiend
Alfonso Fore
Fice
Fmapriest
C. E Welr
New Zealand
H. M. S. Choudri
Pakistan
Admira D'Escadgre
Menzies Voices Warnings On Housing Credit Rise
Prime Minister Menzies cautioned that expanding credit for housing could raise material prices and wages, fueling inflation. He said government studies show building employment near full capacity, with wage pressures outpacing other industries. He opposed shifting financial responsibility or constitutional limitations as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsames
Spooner
Menzies
Commonwealth
Menzlen
Mr. Menzies
Canada Weighs Force to Open Suez Canal
Britain and France expect the Suez Canal to reopen to 30 ft draft ships by end of March with free passage for their vessels. Canada warned Parliament against the use of force while U.N. sources in New York indicated salvage work may proceed only after Egyptian consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
New York
Britain
Suez Canal
Edgar Bonnet
Aboukir
Raymond Wheeler
M. Younis
Egyptian Canal Authority
Reuter
U.N
Premier to Open Cooma Gaol Reopening Thursday
The Premier Mr Cahill will officially open the reconstructed Cooma gaol tomorrow in a ceremony marking the new phase of the facility. Local officials expect a turnout from residents and government representatives for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cahill
Omiatly
Cooma
Poll Victory For De Valera Emerges In Irish Vote
In Dublin on Thursday Fianna Fáil led by 74 year old Eamon De Valera appeared assured of victory as counting continued. Final tallies showed Fianna Fáil with 31 seats, Labour 10, Independents 7, Farm 3, Sinn Fein 3, New Reform 1, indicating a possible stable government with independents open to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Fianna Fall
Eamon de Valera
de Valera
Fianna Fair Fine Geet
Labour
Independents
Farmjern
Sinn Fein
New Re
Publicans
Varied Guests of Royalty at Buckingham Lunch
A private lunch at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh drew a varied guest list. Attending were for example royal servants two magistrates an historian and a headmaster alongside other invitees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thi
Aap
Reuter
Duke of Edinburgh
Buckinghi
Warned Of Boulder That Killed Him at Mentone Beach
Melbourne reports a youth warned his companion of danger as a five ton boulder fell from a cliff at Mentone Beach. Edward Lewin Poulsen 18 of Cockrang Avenue Mentone died on impact while Warwick Muir 17 escaped injury. He had warned Poulsen seconds before the rock struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mentone Beach
Edward Lewin Poulsen
Cockrang Avenue
Mentone
Warwick Muir
Malaga Street
Poulsen
Nehru Praises U K On Ghana Visit
In New Delhi diplomats report Prime Minister Nehru expresses hope for progress in Ghana and praises the United Kingdom. He says the light from independent nations should guide congratulatory messages and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nehru
U.K
Ghana
New Delhi
A.A.P
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South
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U.S
Francis Fressanges
Indonesia
Burma
John Aauley
Ant
Austral
Methodists
Prims
Hen Boschour
Elini Housa
Cabinet
Canada
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