29 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1957
Page
1
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Britain faces mounting industrial action as 17,000 Bristol workers join widespread wage rise protests. Clashes erupt between pickets and police at the Bristol aeroplane works while shipyard crews press for higher pay and threaten to strike further.
The Joint Canberra Development Committee begins to form with five senators named: Mc Callum Liberal NSW Wood Liberal Queensland Ryan Labour SA Nicholls Labour SA and Vincent Liberal WA. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have yet to nominate House members.
President Eisenhower condemned the Soviet threat to strike Norway if it adopts anti Communist measures. He said the US respects each nation's right to defend itself and rejected any plan behind such a move. He noted Bermuda agreement principles and declined to forecast Britain missile deliveries.
Senator Mattner urged that Napier Waller of Melbourne, who directed the mosaic at the Hall of Memory in the Australian War Memorial since 1955, be knighted in the New Year Honours List. He noted broad public and ex-servicemen support and proposed a memorial kiosk for visitors nearby.
Government to announce details of easing on import licensing from April 1 lifting about 75 million for year to June 1958. Ceiling extended to about 775 million pounds next year from 780 million, with unspent January 30 million included. Reported forecasting errors and limited expenditure sparked criticism of trade department actions.
Paris reports France rebukes UN chief Hammarskjold for his Cairo mission as Britain backs a common approach to Suez. Paris cites belligerence claims, urges acceptance of UN guidance, while Cairo sources hint at easing tensions and a possible buffer zone plan with UNEF troops.
In Djakarta a cabinet of 10 has been formed by Mr. Buwirjo in line with President Sukarno’s directive. The Nationalist Party holds all ten seats in the House of Representatives making up the new government with Prime Minister. Some party members are expected to receive other portfolios as well.
Government plans to open a Polish Consulate General office in Sydney. External Affairs Minister Casey announced the move after a Polish trade delegation visited Australia. Poland will offer full facilities for Australian trade representatives visiting Poland to boost exports.
Canberra milk price to rise by half a penny today prompting Mrs. L G Wigmore president of the Canberra Branch of the National Council of Women to warn that many households already use less milk than health standards require. The increase may push housewives toward dried or process milk as a cheaper alternative.
Ingrid Bergman won the Oscar for best actress for Anastasia, while Yul Brynner was named best actor for The King and I. The Academy cited Around the World in Eighty Days as best picture and Dorothy Wind as top supporting actress with Anthony Quinn for Lust for Life.
There were strong rumours Labour lobbies claim Shirley Strickland might contest Fremantle pre selection for Kim Beazley’s seat. Strickland said she is not a member of any party and knows nothing about it. She represented Australia at the 1948 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games.
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