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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1958
Page
3
An 1866 Canberra analysis notes the Australian Labour Party vows to back ALP candidates despite Hobart conference fallout. It cites internal dissent, waning public support, and questions whether party policy should be revised before or after the next Federal elections, with responsibility resting on party advisers and leadership.
Muggeridge warns Australia faces existential risk as a million Australians he cites a harsh forecast. He argues Australia must redefine ties with Asia and the world, warning the nation may fall under Chinese influence within about 35 years if it does not act. The general tone stresses urgency and geopolitical realignment.
British Overseas Airways Corporation inaugurated the first direct flight from London to Melbourne, with a twice weekly 41 seat Britannia service. The flight departs London and is slated to reach Melbourne in about 47 hours and 4 minutes.
Five bridesmaids attended the St Pauls ceremony as F Anderson led the wedding party. The bride wore a satin gown with a short train and travelled in a white beige ensemble. About 55 guests, including visitors from Sydney, Woy Woy, Tumut and Wyong, attended the service. Mrs Walters and Mrs Anderson assisted, with guests in green, blue and other coordinated outfits. The couple will reside in Canberra after the nuptials.
Shamrocks from Donighadee Northern Ireland adorned the horseshoe worn by Mrs Margaret Gallagher at the St John s Church ceremony for her marriage to Mr Albert Sheppeard on Saturday afternoon. The bride wore a full length satin gown with heart shaped headdress, with matron Fay Gallagher and bridesmaid Gwenda Jarman in lemon brocade. After a Carlton Lounge reception, the couple planned a honeymoon touring the north.
Britain’s Liberals claim momentum after a Torrington by election where Lady Violet Monham Carter’s campaign shifted a seat from the Conservatives. Analysts warn a three way split could reshape postwar politics with a Labour victory possible and a fragile Conservative holding, amid Suez fallout and living-cost pressures.
The Netherlands refuses to hold talks with Indonesia on West New Guinea sovereignty. Foreign Minister Joseph Luns told Parliament negotiations would not improve relations or yield results under current circumstances. He cited the backward status of both Australian and Dutch New Guinea and gave no timeline for Papuan education or development.
The Rev C A Warren officiated at St Toes Frankston for a wedding of a bride in a gown with coronet and pearl details. Guests from Victoria Sydney Canada attended, with flowers arranged by Mrs L Brown of Canberra. The couple planned a touring honeymoon and will reside in Frankston.
President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles with their wives will make an informal three day visit to Ottawa in early July as guests of Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker. The White House said Eisenhower will address a joint session of Parliament, as in 1952, on his only prior informal Ottawa visit since becoming president.
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