17 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
1
Delegates at the ECAFE talks discussed creating an Asian common market akin to Europe’s. The debate covered trade effects, potential instability from dumping, and regional economic integration efforts involving Australia, Indonesia, and other Western nations.
The case involves high level talks with Prime Minister Menzies and ministers Casey and Firubin. Delays stem from preoccupation with ECAFE matters and a possible Moscow go ahead. Observers note Australia reportedly set strong conditions.
The report notes cocoa production and consumption goals in Papuan New Guinea, with government figures from the Minister for Territories Mr Hasluck outlining expansion and future supply to Australians. The text references periods around 1950 to 1957 and discusses territory cocoa requirements and growth expectations.
In Salisbury and the Minauka Hills, security forces pressed a hunt for African National Congress supporters. The operation followed riots near Fort Hill with one war group fleeing and two wounded, as authorities detained ninety Africans across Nyasaland yesterday.
Syria accuses Iraqis of armed intrusion as a British backed protest is reported. Field Marshal Abdul Hakim Amer, vice-president of the United Arab Republic, is slated to address a mass rally. A Baghdad report adds to growing regional tension with conflicting claims.
Mr H Brennan criticized the order by Minister Hasluck directing Albert Namatjira to serve his three month liquor sentence on Areyonga native reserve within the painter's tribal territory. Brennan compared it to white men serving similar jail terms and condemned political interference with NT judicial decisions, calling the situation intolerable.
Vague fragment mentions a Chicago event at night involving an individual named Bally Tucker and a reference to teargas or needles. Police advised or noted possible puncture, with unclear details about location or outcome. No verifiable names, dates, or concrete actions available.
Washington wrestles with where the United States and allies stand on Berlin policy as Eisenhower plans talks with UK Prime Minister Macmillan. General White backs restraint on ground forces, while critics urge stronger European defences amid tense western diplomacy. Observers anticipate pivotal discussions shaping NATO strategy.
A man whose body was found in Buckerburbs Crescent had his clothing weighted with stones. Detectives reached Bateman's Bay to investigate the weighted body case and searched the water for evidence while identifying a suspect.
Heavy seas today closed ports along the central New South Wales coast from Port Kembla to Gabo Island. Eight ships rode out the gale outside the harbour, fishing fleets could not sail, and erosion damaged beaches. A Weather Bureau spokesman warned the storm would last at least 74 hours, caused by a cyclonic depression moving inland. A rescue ended when a trawl was brought ashore after a two hour wait. Carmelo Musemeci of Paddington is named in the report.
The report notes concerns over housing area provisions at Carstens Strat and nearby, with Fraser indicating lapses in facilities could hamper progress. The discussion highlights the need for timely completion to avoid further delays and ensure adequate accommodations.
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