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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1957
Page
6
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Sydney report states Dr Bvatt seeks a Hague court ruling on nuclear explosions, urging action ahead of potential international law challenges. Opposition leader De confronts government over legality as talks continue amid environmental concerns.
Dr Evatt said that if properly presented the matter could move the International Court at The Hague to propose a ban on continued experimental explosions of nuclear weapons by the United States, United Kingdom, and the USSR. He emphasized jurisdiction and proper presentation of the issue.
Prices held steady at a hall sale organised by N C Coulton for the New Zealand Loan of Morcantile Agency Co. Yardings included 29 cattle and a range of Hereford steers and cows with calves. Sheep fetched current Goulburn rates with good demand for fat Merino ewes and lambs noted in October trade.
Hiivon Sevo of Yaabel Island fought a large shark that attacked him while spear fishing. The shark bit his leg and nose and head as he restrained it against his chest, striking it on the nose and head until it appeared dead. He fainted, was pulled into a canoe, and taken for treatment where leg wounds were treated. He was recovering.
More than 18 000 bales of wood sold at the resumed Sydney wool sales today brought from 24 to 5 per cent, more than the closing rates registered at the Brisbane sales last week. Demand for comeback and crossbred wools was strong and these types brought 5 per cent, more than they did at the close of Sydney's pre Easter sales.
Monday reports indicate State Government approval expected this week for new betting forms and course permits to be gazetted soon. In Newcastle the Indian seaman from tanker Stanwell is missing after a seven mile offshore incident near Bugaboat Point. WEWAK saw the Shianmin Warriors’ murder trial delayed for minor surgery, with 25 defendants linked to a Telefomin massacre. In Austria Dr Adolf Schubert, age 67, elected president defeating Wolfgang Denk. The Communist bloc faces U.S. pushback over alleged rescues and policy, while former President Truman reveals his wife rebuked him for time spent at the White House.
Mr Menzies remains ill after an 18 day Far East tour. Press secretary Hugh Cash said he is very ill but not in immediate danger, losing 10 pounds, with fever and malarial symptoms though not malaria. He will stay in bed through the week and may not resume duties for another week.
Armidale Synod to night assured acceptance of the proposed new constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia. Armidale was the 18th diocese to ratify the constitution which now goes to State and Federal Parliaments for approval. Bishop Moyea praised fifty years of church work behind the measure as both houses of the synod approved.
The Plumbers and Gas Fitters Employees Union aims for full unionism in Canberra with a June 3 drive led by secretary R. Tryde. Sydney organizers will assist, and NSW secretary G. Holden plans Canberra visits to finalize arrangements. Brigan and Tryde lead the union with Curtis as vice president. committee includes Marcos, Hansen, and Andrews.
The party will contest all available seats, aiming to challenge the sitting Labour members. It seeks to field candidates in 24 constituencies where Labour currently holds seats, signaling a broader bid to shift the political balance at the state level.
Senator Wright a Liberal Tasmanian leader in the government revolt against import controls set out objections last night. He argued regulations must avoid infringing trade rights and require Parliament for sweeping changes, noting ministerial licensing lacks appeal or equal treatment protections, signaling pressure on government ahead of a joint party meeting.
A Sydney medical authority said a little known acid in milk could aid cancer treatment or cure. Experiments with Ammono acid from milk are under way in the United States and France. He noted milk may contain a substance that prevents cancer and that findings could provide an answer to the disease.
Jimmy Hatzaras of East Sydney appeared at Cooma Court on a charge of malicious wounding. Police say he stabbed Clifford Mansfield King, 22, of Nimmitbel, during a fight at a Berm Ridale cafe on Friday night. Doctors performed emergency surgery and King was taken to hospital in satisfactory condition. Hatzaras was remanded to May 7 on 40 pound bail.
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