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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1958
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show names and terms like Mira, Belle and King’s Clothe alongside cryptic pairs such as New Meni Balite and Chief Pistol-Sum White. Reading suggests an inventory or classified snippet with unclear context and partial entities.
A broadcast from rebels in North Celebes asks Asian volunteers to join the anti-Sukarno movement. They condemn Soviet support and urge nations to resist imperialists, warning that East Asia’s freedom is at stake. The U.S. and Nationalist China responses are noted, amid claims of foreign aid and alleged fabrications.
Sir Philip McBride will retire from Federal politics at year end, Menzies announced with regret. He praised McBride’s remarkable record of service, knowledge, judgment, and experience, noting the long years of cabinet service and the high value of his mind and character.
Two Europeans and ten Malayan and Chinese miners are feared trapped 900 feet underground at the Bult Konam gold mine near Raub in Pahang after lower levels flooded during blasting last night.
Prime Minister Nehru told Congress leaders he would leave May 20 for a holiday in the north of India, the Kulu Valley, and the lesser Himalayas near the Hashmiri border. He had earlier sought temporary retirement but withdrew the request.
An official Lebanese Cabinet statement after an emergency meeting said disturbances in Tripoli led to ten deaths. Ministers noted cloters seized the port from authorities and police intervened to protect lives and property. USIS and a bookshop supported by Americans were attacked amid rioting. President Chamoun and Ambassador Malek apologized to the United States.
Melbourne man Clifford Thomas, 40, of Moore Street Moreland, was killed yesterday when he fell 200 feet from a disused quarry while rabbit shooting near Kilmore. He and a companion were at the site. he was rushed seven miles to Kilmore hospital but died on arrival.
A dispatch from Warsaw reports Khrushchev as premier and first secretary facing a party split. He reportedly yielded ground in a Central Committee meeting but remains in command with reduced authority. Polish observers link Moscow’s pressure to China’s rising influence and shifts in Yugoslavia policy.
Polish Communist Party leader Gomulka visited Hungary in a restrained three day trip. He met with Premier Kadar at a state reception and moved through Parliament without engaging with most Hungarians. Observers noted caution amid tensions over Soviet intervention in 1956.
In Peking crowds form on Sundays and at North Park Lake to view telecast shows named Tien Shih or the electric rook on a temple steps setup. A 1 inch screen draws five caits per viewing with adults on benches and children nearby. The week features gymnastic highlights and a Chinese orchestra, while shop window sets also display broadcasts. Prices from 125 to 150 reportedly deter buyers.
Sydney reports a RNZAF Bristol Tregater sighted a launch with two men drifting nine miles off Norfolk Island. The craft had been missing since last night as high winds whipped up seas. A Neptune air craft dropped supplies and sea markers to direct the vessel to safety.
After a lengthy meeting the Victorian ALP discussed preference allotments. State secretary Mr. Tripovich urged giving second preferences to the DLP in eleven seats including Albert Park and Northcote while opposing the Cain Labour Government’s allies and plans to defeat them. The plan also indicated preferences to the Country Party in other states.
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