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19 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1957
Page
1
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Reported discussions note U S officials weighing a Suez boycott should Egypt alter its Gaza position. Senator Javits urges U S to bear Gaza costs, while Israel warns of security risk from Egyptian military presence and Bunche arrives in Cairo for talks ahead of Hammarikjoeld visit.
London reports the U.K. Defence Minister Duncan Sandys will visit Australia and New Zealand in coming months to discuss South Pacific defence. Dates are not fixed and officials offered no comment. Observers link the trip to broader Commonwealth defence planning ahead of Britain’s own programme.
A rain of stones ranging from pebbles to large rocks fell over a remote Aboriginal camp near Perth overnight. Government officials examined samples while residents reported daytime stone showers and a nearby big fire that may explain the phenomenon.
West German Foreign Minister Dr. H. Von Brentano told Australian Trade Minister Mr. McEwen that the European Common Market would not adversely affect Australia’s trade. He noted the market seeks 160 million people in a common economic unit and that wool exports should not be hurt.
A 43 year old Granville woman, Kath leen Weir of South Street, died after accidentally drinking cyanide she was mixing for ingredients. Police said she misread a glass as water while interrupted at her husband’s ship duties and collapsed on arrival at St Joseph s Hospital Auburn.
Manila reports Carlos P. Garcia to succeed the late President Ramon Magsaysay after a plane crash near Cebu City. 24 officials perished including Magsaysay. one survivor, a journalist, is identified by his watch. The event triggers political shifts and international concern, including comments from President Eisenhower.
The walkout halts work on ships in British yards, with 7200 National Union of General and Municipal Workers members joining. Two days remain to decide the spread of an engineering strike potentially larger than the shipbuilding action. Rail strike talks loom as engineers seek wage parity.
The Canberra Community Hospital may be renamed Royal Canberra Hospital. At a Hospital Board meeting, Mrs. K. Dalgarno urged action after months of consideration. The board resolved to request the Health Minister amend the ordinance to permit the name change and then seek a Royal Charter from the Queen.
Sir William Slim will formally open the second session of the 22nd Parliament in the Senate Chamber at 3 p.m. After opening, business will focus on the Address-in-Reply. The reception in King's Hall will follow with about 800 invitees.
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