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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 07, 1959

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Khrushchev signals willingness to arms limit and Berlin peace accord

Khrushchev told nine West German socialist editors at the Kremlin that Russia would agree to an arms limit and sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany if Western powers reject a peace with Bonn. He indicated Berlin status could shift if Western forces refuse such a deal and called for a transitional period with symbolic troops in West Berlin. Eisenhower said a Geneva process could forego a summit if it eases East West tensions.

Mr. Khrushchev Kremlin West Berlin Russia East Germany Leipzig Berlin Bonn German Democratic Republic United Nations Washington Eisenhower Geneva

Censure Move Against Evatt Now Unlikely

Dr Evatt and three parliamentary leaders spent hours with the executive outlining Labour Caucus actions on salaries and immigration. The resignation of Federal President Chamberlain was deferred, with further talks planned. speculation pointed to Evatt possibly resigning to become NSW Chief Justice, with Fraser as a potential successor.

Dr. Evatt Calwell Senate Senator McKenna Labour Richard F. E. Chamberlain Toohey S.A Richardson Labour Party McKenna N.S.W A. D. Fraser Eden Monaro Fraser Ward East Sydney Cameron Hindmarsh Mawihes Andamentary

Eisenhower Hits Back at Montgomery Criticism

President Eisenhower defended U S leadership after Field Marshal Montgomery criticized it in a television interview. Reporters laughed at a question about discussing Lord Montgomery with Winston Churchill as Eisenhower said they had tried to talk about important things.

Eisenhower Montgomery Washington

War Service Land Scheme To Lapse

The Government will stop land acquisitions for War Service Land Settlement in South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania after June 30. In New South Wales Victoria and Queensland further acquisitions depend on state governments. Minister for Primary Industry Mr Adermann announced this in Parliament and said a replacement closer settlement scheme details would follow.

South Australia Western Australia Tasmania N.S.W Victoria Queensland Adermann House of Representatives Barnard Lab Bass

Shah Hosts Banquet as Persia Leader Begins Britain Visit

The Shah of Persia was guest of honour at a grand banquet in London marking the start of a four day state visit with royal reception and court ceremony.

Shah London Shah of Persia Britain

Science Academy Building Opened in Canberra Ceremony

Governor General Sir William Slim opened the £250,000 Academy of Science building in Canberra with 400 guests. The event highlighted Australia’s push to expand scientific research and education, with remarks on engineering shortages, national collaboration, and future conferences in chemistry and Darwin studies. Sir John Eccles and Sir Mark Oliphant spoke on the academy’s role and its national significance for Australia.

William Slim Academy of Science Australia Dome Academy William John Eccles C.s.lr.o John Eon Research Council Melbourne Sydn Canberra Mark Oliphant Mark Menzies University House J. A. Passmore Darwin

Government Printing Office planned at £2 800 000

The plan for a new Government Printing Office in Canberra costing about £2 800 000 will be reviewed by the Public Works committee. Minister Freeth introduced legislation to study the proposal, with a steel framed brick faced single storey factory and two storey administrative block on Wentworth Avenue and Cunningham Street.

Canberra Freeth House of Representatives J. Freeth Wentworth Avenue Cunningham Street Kingston J. R. Fraser J Ac.t

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