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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

6

United States Faces Cost to Sustain Jordan Government

Officials estimate U S aid required to support Jordan’s government after the crisis. About 70 million dollars may be needed to cover police and schooling as Britain’s troops depart. Jordan postpones payment for British equipment and seeks budget provisions, amid evacuation plans for July. Mafraq air base near Amman to see changes as the Al dissolves.

York Sumday United States Jim Amma Pokemmac Jordan Deansee About ‘Orden Dve Mafraq Air Mase Amman Britain Suleiman Nabalsi Nabalsi

Three Batter And Rob One-legged Ex-serviceman

Melbourne report says three robbers attacked an injured one legged ex serviceman near St Kilda last night. They struck him in the head and chest, then searched his pockets and removed a watch from his wrist before fleeing. He staggered to a police station.

Rob Melbourne Caserviceman Hig Watch Peir Aboes St. Kilds Robinson

Queen at secret naval exhibition in London

The Queen visited a secret naval exhibition held in connection with a military exercise. Afterward she met the Royal Navy chefs, and a requiem mass was planned in St Matthew's Cathedral. Youths led special services across city churches as part of the day’s observances.

London Reuter Capitol St Matthew's Cathedral Burm Chan Ee Mt Bowe Anim

Bishop Lays Stone For New Parish Centre

The Anglican Church in Canberra advances a foundation stone ceremony for a new parish centre in Turner O Connor. Leaders including Rector Backie and Canon Border presided as local growth and a "Venture in Faith" campaign highlighted plans to form a strong spiritual parish amid rising service needs in a 6 800 population district.

Canberra Philpada Yaidasteidt Anglican Girls’ Society Backie St. John's Arthas Herrea Canderplan Turner-O/Connor Ir Cumpston Turner-O'Connor

Coral Sea Services in Sydney Mass Aboard Vessel

In Sydney during wartime a Roman Catholic Archbishop and Protestant service leaders held masses aboard a vessel. Andrew's Cathedral, Archbishop Gilroy, and Dr Malcolm Mackay attended services as the attack era memories lingered on.

Coral Sea Services Sydney Carimal Gilroy

British bases proposed around Indian Ocean plan

British circles consider a network of bases around the Indian Ocean with a main safe repair and storage hub distant from potential nuclear attack. The proposal mentions Momba Madagascar and Mauritius as parts of the broader basing scheme to protect naval assets.

Indian Ocean Navy

Czechs Deny Protest Against Allied Air Attaches

Prague reports from Sunday note a protest incident involving Czechs and Allied air attaches. Counter protests were presented to Czechoslovakia as authorities assess the event and its diplomatic implications.

Prague Czechoslovaka Couunter Czechoslovakia

Trade Post To Be Opened At Kuala Lumpur

A Kuala Lumpur trade post will be opened with officials announcing the facility. Mr Cols at Calcutta is referenced in association with the announcement. The move aims to expand regional commerce and agency operations.

Kuala Lumpur T W. Cols Calcutta Wales

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