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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1959

Page

8

Rumors Stir Singapore Businessmen Over Election Move

Singapore reports fear of unemployment after June 1 when independence is reached if a left wing victory occurs on May 3. By May 1, 21 firms mainly British had moved or planned to Kuala Lumpur with registered capital around 28.44 million. The Straits Times liquidation of a Singapore company to Kuala Lumpur is noted as a key influence amid left wing fears.

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Sabre Jet Obsolescence Seen by Aerospace Expert

Expert Syirsky and Mr Pittman deem the Sabre obsolete while noting a leap in jet technology. Pittman cites the Lockheed Starfighter’s superiority with speeds around 1441 mph and claims no Russian plane exceeds its capability.

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Stamps stolen in Dublin raid at Shana fan auction

Police investigate a Dublin stamp burglary where valuable items worth tens of thousands were taken from a safe at a stamp auction. Detectives think the thieves may be part of an international ring and targeted the most valuable stamps, leaving lesser items.

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Baptist 350th Anniversary Observed In Canberra

The Canberra Baptist Church marked 350 years of Baptist history with services as the world Baptist fellowship now numbers over 40 million in more than 60 countries. Rev. F. P. McMaster preached on religious liberty guided by John Smyth Memorial Church in Amsterdam and the call to conscience led by scripture.

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Asian Churchmen for Conference in Melbourne

Four Asian church leaders will attend the first manonal conference of Australian churches at Melbourne University. The four are Bishop Leslie Newbigin, Mr M Thomas, Professor Takenaka, and Bishop Sobrenena, representing the United Church of the Philippines and other denominations.

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More Federal Aid For Roads Urged

Sydney Sunday report quotes Dr A J Marshall president of the Shires Association of NSW arguing for higher road funding. He notes petrol tax receipts could yield about 345 million pounds for roads over five years if fully allocated, while the current Commonwealth Road Aids bill would pool only 250 million pounds for roads. 95 million pounds would go to other Commonwealth revenue. He says property owners should not bear all road costs and that petrol taxes should finance roads directly.

Sydney Shires‘ Association of N.S.W A. J. Marshall Commonwealth

Berserk Knifeman Attacks Church Audience in Sydney

A man attacked at St Hilda's Church in Adtoanmba during a Billy Graham Sydney crusade stabbed one woman to death and wounded two others. Police say 300 people were present when the assault occurred. The dead woman was found with a fatal stab wound to the heart. A two year old girl found her mother dying nearby. Two victims were taken to Katoomba District Hospital for treatment with one in critical condition and another not serious.

Sydney Adtoanmba St. Hilda’s Church of Bogland Billy Graham Katoomba

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