Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 03, 1958

Page

1

Rebel Planes Step Up Shipping Raids In Turbulent News

Reported by Interfax that rebel Moslem pilgrims dared Mecca visit. At Foner, a Panamanian freighter attacked by unidentified aircraft in Maluku, 28 Chinese crew killed. second officer escaped. Indonesian government denies foreign pilots in its air force. Rebels claim seven local pilots and warn of Russian MIG jets. Survivors describe a skilled air attack on a British tanker Ian Flaviano near Singapore, with 190 aboard and 20 escapees. Discussions continue on Western involvement and possible American arms transfers to Middle East.

Mecca Foner Joop Warouw Menado Gourabaya Eest Java Cairo Nobel Ian Flaviano Arrivin Bingapore Fan Flaviano Balikpa Barbour

Family Injured In Collision at Ridley and Thompson Streets

Three people, including two children Marguerite aged one and Paul aged three, were injured in a crash at the intersection of Ridley and Thompson Streets around 3 25 yesterday. A car travelling toward Bol Wood Street collided with a truck, sending occupants to Shaberna Community Hospital with various injuries. The other vehicle involved was driven by Patrick Campbell of Giles Street, Kingetom.

Ridley Margaret Blewett Dante Marguerite Paul Gartindee Deakin Bol- Wood Street Patrck F Cat Campbell Thomson Kingetom

Watersiders at Work Amid Conflicts Over Shipping Routes

Four orders were reviewed including Belen Melbourne Hobart and Sydneys two contested routes. The discussions centered on port work and disputes involving Nordic and Nankin for earlier this week.

Melbourne Hobart Tin Bane Bydney Hort Ganga Nordic

Medical Book Saved Son

A Gosford mother attempted artificial resuscitation on her two year old after a friend used a medical handbook 15 miles south of the wharf settlement. The boy was found unconscious and revived after 15 minutes of respiratory work. Gosford District Ambulance transported him to Gosford Hospital in stable condition.

Gosford Toate

Headquarters for Science in Canberra

Professor M L Oliphant tells no Canberra audience rented Baltic from big firms.

M. L. Oliphant Canberra Audienc

Macmillan rejects Russell appeal on A tests

London Friday Prime Minister Macmillan refused Earl Russell’s appeal in a covering letter with a petition from more than 600 Britons. He said it does not represent the view of a large majority that the A tests should be suspended. He argued abandoning the tests would hinder defending the free world against aggression. Earlier, in the Commons, discussions continued.

London Macmillan Earl Russell Trey Oy Australian Academy of Science Mensies Canberra Australia Mansies Wan Academy Gordon ‘Street Jessor Beth Oliphant Furan Melbourne Mt. Stromly Robert Gordon Menzies

No Nuclear Warheads In Woomera Missiles

British interest in Australia and official comment on tests at Woomera outline plans for extensive facilities and infrastructure. The Acting Minister notes no intention to arm tested missiles with thermo nuclear warheads in Australia while acknowledging projected research by scientists and engineers on medium range ballistic missiles and transmission upgrades.

Woomera Australia Osborne Siice

City Visualised As Science Centre

The Prime Minister forecast Canberra becoming Australia’s science hub as the Academy of Science plans a new headquarters. Donations from industry and institutions total 115 000 pounds toward a 250 000 pound goal, funding a landmark building with a universitylike role for national science.

Australia W. 8. Robinson Essington Lewis Oliphant Academy Warda Actence Australim

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Mitchell Tember Ea At & Ba Fips Mowe Eaid Donnie i Americana Indonesia Yemen Middle East Djuanda Wallus Headquarters For Science Academy of Science Act Nce J. C. Koelen
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication