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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1959

Page

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Chamberlain Withdraws Resignation Amid Party Standoff

In Canberra the Federal executive narrowly backed Chamberlain’s protest over salary moves for private members. The conference faces a push to endorse his stance while censuring the parliamentary party for action on the Richardson Report. Chamberlain aims to remain party head with executive and state support.

Canberlains Chamberlain Mr. Chamberlain Net Labour Richardson Canberra N.S.W F. Campbell Campbell

Sinking Boat Radio Signals Put Down To Hoax

Reports from Port Hedland tell of hoax claims about a sinking ketch named Marie and distress calls to Flying Doctor and air-sea rescue services. A long search by two launches and a Cessna found no evidence, with callers giving shifting positions and dramatic details about passengers and sharks.

Aionitar Marie Phenrom Cessna John Robinson Jaret Graham Port Hedland Bob Henwood Hota Sheila Jackson Ray Bases Robinson F. Y Sullivan Aergood Father O'Sulivan Hedland Te Acta

Upper House Election In Tasmania

Tasmania Legislative Council election results show four divisions contested on Saturday. Pembroke incumbent W Dunlin was defeated by Cambridge farmer E C McKay who won an absolute majority over two opponents.

Hubaki Sungay Fou Legislative Council Tasmania Pembroke W. Dunlbin E. C. McKay Cambridge Iting

Girl Guides Begin Willing Shilling Week at Government House

Girl Guides and Brownies receive instructions from Lady Slim before cleaning windows at Government House on Saturday as they start Willing Shilling Week.

Lady Slim Government House

Captain of Nile ferry boat arrested for negligence

The Nile boat Dandara captain Abdul Hafiz Ali Hammad was arrested on charges of negligence after the vessel overturned near the Nile shore. The 200 ton steamer, overloaded and sinking within sight of Delte picnic grounds, left about 70 dead with 38 bodies recovered and divers still at work. Survivors say a leak worsened conditions as passengers crowded to one side.

Western ministers in Geneva seek joint path on Berlin and Poland

Western foreign ministers gather in Geneva to discuss a proposed round table for Berlin and the broader German question. They review Khrushchev’s stance and Eisenhower’s letter on a limited atmospheric ban, aiming for a successful conference and possible early summit. East German and Polish access to talks feature in diplomatic maneuvering.

Aa.p Geneva Gromyko Eisenhower Khrushchev Russia U.N Poland Cozsbovlovs Kosova Kia Ream Ko Notic Herr Bolz Berlin

Strike by Malta doctors halts hospital work

The Malta union of medical officers orders a islandwide strike by 140 doctors starting at midnight with specialists kept on duty in Valletta for urgent care. The action aims to press for concessions from authorities and affects hospital and office operations across Malta.

Malta Valletta A.A. P.reuter Union of Medical Officers British United Press

Taxpayers seek Hoover type inquiry into public service

The Federated Taxpayers Association of Australia meeting in Sydney will urge support for a Hoover-type commission to probe economies in government. The group previously pressed Prime Minister Menzies for such a body, but he insisted existing machinery could curb wastage. The association remains committed to an independent inquiry.

S Inquiry Sydney Federated Taxpayers’ Association of Australia Association of N.S.W. Ll Taxpayers’ Associations Prima Menzin

Flu Epidemic Sweeps State Halts Normal Work Pace

The flu epidemic grips Sydney and state workplaces in its fourth week with record absenteeism. Power stations run overtime to maintain peak supplies as many shops and offices cut staff. National health authorities plan a nation wide influenza inoculation program announced at Adelaide meeting.

Sydney Inary Ahopa Sale National Health and Research Council Gonalder Adelaide

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