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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 04, 1959

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Labour Gains In Tasmanian State Poll Amid Turnbull Split

A Tasmanian state poll shows strong personal votes for Premier Reece and ex Treasurer Turnbull, whose resignation from Labour triggered his independent run. Turnbull polled over two quotas. future majority depends on preference distribution as Danison and other seats shift.

Labour Reece Turnbull Parliamentary Labour Party Liberal Wedd House of Assembly Seal Denison

Semi-Trailer Driver Defies Police in High Speed Pursuit

A five tonne loaded semi trailer fled police after being ordered to the weighbridge for overload. Shots were fired as the Glen Innes to Tenterfield chase spanned about 20 miles. Police halted the vehicle with a road block near Stoney Creek bridge and forced it off the highway where the driver finally stopped.

Glen Times Center Main Roads Boas Glen Innes Tenterfield Stoney Creek Bridge Thalacoust

Union of African States Proposed by Ghana and Guinea

A joint declaration from Prime Minister Nkrumah of Ghana and President Toure of Guinea calls for a federation of newly independent African states. The plan envisions each member retaining some sovereignty while sharing a common defence policy and joint decisions on partial sovereignty changes. The proposal targets parliaments in Ghana and Guinea and other independence movements.

Lunakry Glen Sme Slheutt Hanes Ghana Nkrimah Ou ‘Toure Guinea Cotakry Ach

Suitcases Stolen from Canberra Vehicle Ride

A man touring the mainland had two suitcases stolen from the rear of his utility in Canberra early yesterday. The cases belonged to Mr G Propsting of Springfield Tasmania and were left near Jennox Crossing bridge. One case was recovered from the river by a passing motorist. nothing was missing though some contents were water damaged.

Canberra G. Propsting Springfield Tasmania Jennox Crossing Bridge

12000 Win Top Soviet Award in Moscow

A total of 12 172 individuals have won the Hero of the Soviet Union prize since its 1934 creation. It remains Russia's highest decoration for valor amid a Sunday report from Reuters.

Moscow Reuter Soviet Union Ince Ite Russia

Guatemala Races Troops Over Cuban Landing Threat

Guatemala mobilized troops along the Caribbean coast after Panamanian officials warned 400 Cuban migrants may attempt a landing. The Cubans allegedly transferred to a ship named Magdalena Madalena or Burma under Guatemalan registry, as authorities ordered road patrols and guards at private airstrips.

Guatemala Sungay A.A.P Panama American Associated Press Caribbean Sea Senor Miguel Ydigoras Caribbean

Labour Leaders Face Strong Criticism at Canberra Sittings

NSW delegates at the AWLP conference aim to press for a searching inquiry into the Richardson report while demanding accountability from federal Labour leaders. Trades Hall officials say criticism will focus on parliamentary leadership and the party’s funds and recruitment practices. NSW executive members Campbell and Colbourne head state Labour figures.

Sydney Sund Mentary Canberra AWLP N.S.W Richardson Nsw St Canive Berra Trades Hall Dr. Evatt Chamberlain Labour Petra Areli Messrs Campbell W. R. Colbourne

Collision Causes Traffic Delay on McArthur Avenue Bridge

A collision near the McArthur Avenue bridge delayed traffic for about half an hour yesterday afternoon. Ada Rockcliffe Cables of Connell Town, Yass, drove a heavily damaged car into Gordon Middleton of Belair Street, O'Connor, whose vehicle sustained minor damage as police confirm Mrs Cabhles was pulling to the parted position when the accident occurred.

Ponce Aiecco McArthur Avenue Ada Rockcliffe Cables Connell Town Yass Gordon Middleton Belair Street O'Connor Middleton

Climbers Reach Wreckage of RAF Tudor Flight

A mum of bodies have been found in the wreckage of a British Tudor aircraft that crashed on Mount Suphan in Eastern Turkey nine days earlier. The 12 aboard were carrying secret equipment to Australia’s rocket range. Specially picked RAR mountaineers reached the site after a fierce blizzard, locating pieces scattered over 6,500 square feet.

Awana Reuter Mount Suphan Turkey Australia Comera RAR Bill Wed

Mass Immunisation To Combat Flu Urged

Sydney report says influenza could be controlled by a large immunisation scheme like polio effort. Dr P L Bazely urges overseas and Commonwealth aid and world health authorities to adopt widespread vaccination to prevent an imminent epidemic.

Sydney Senosiakoranarist P.L. Basely Bazely Commonwealth

Executions in Cuba Top 600 by May First

An unofficial tally from January first to May first reports more than 600 firing squad executions in Cuba. The figure reflects ongoing political repression and rapid executions under the regime, with observers warning of deteriorating human rights conditions.

Cuba Havana A-A. P Reuter

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