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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1957

Page

5

Shifts in Russian thinking amid nuclear tensions and diplomacy

The piece surveys evolving Moscow attitudes after atomic tests, noting blunt threats to NATO, Russian opposition to UK nuclear tests, and Bulganin’s outreach to Britain. It highlights Egypt’s Suez role, Khrushchev’s Washington visit, and hints of a possible conciliatory Moscow move like Open Skies or a unilateral test renunciation as strains of deterrence and fallout shape policy.

Moscow NATO United Kingdom Christmas Island Russia Britain United States Marshal Bulganin Harold Macmillan Middle East Africa Egypt Suez Canal Naser Europe Courney West Allianevs Valerian Zorta

Parliament at pm dismissed amid murky protests

Readers glimpse a fragment of a parliamentary scene with unclear timing and participants. The words hint at debate and tensions but lack concrete names, dates, or places to establish a full event summary.

Letters Reflect on Colours Ceremony and Syria Campaign

In a Letters to the Editor piece, readers recall the 3rd Battalion Werriwa Regiment receiving new colours. They reference Syria campaigns in June and July 1941 with officers such as Major General W. J. Bilm and Lieut. Colonel E W Woodward, noting units including the 20th Indian Division and 6th Cavalry Regiment.

Syria W. J. Bilm 20Th Indian Euphrates Suria 1St Australian Corps E W. Woodward Beirut Macarthur- Onslow 6Th Cavalry Regiment J. OR Stevaneon P. A Btanton

Hungerford Delights Albert Hall Audience in Australia Series

Leonard Hungerford, pianist born in Victoria and living in the United States, gave the second concert in the ABC international celebrity series for 1957 at Albert Hall. He performed Bach Fantasia C minor Schubert Honza in A two Beethoven sonatas Op 78 and Op 41, and Chopin B minor Ballade Op 84. The Schubert was judged delicate and sensitive, the Bach unclouded, while the Chopin drew mixed judgments as an encore option.

Leonard Hungerford Australia Broadcasting Commission Hungerford Victoria United States Milnor

Struggle for Labour Unity in Britain Deepens Rift

The article outlines a growing split within the British Labour movement between the Labour Party linked to trade unions and the Co operative Party. It notes dissatisfactions over funding influence and the push for renewed alliances while warning of potential fallout for cooperative and union interests.

Britain Official Independent Labour Party Sodaliat Party of Great Britain Comminitot Party Labour Party Trade Unions Co-Operative Movement Co-Operative Unions Partfee Mus Wations Co-Operative Uniona Rourme Palitéent Adarencen

Dedication Of New Chapel At RAAF Station Fairbairn

The new chapel at the RAAF Station Fairbairn will be dedicated by Australian Air Force chaplains this morning after more than six months of building. Principal Air Chaplain the Rev. A C Russell of Melbourne represents the Presbyterian Church, Principal Air Chaplain the Rev. A R Morriston of Melbourne Roman Catholic Church, Principal Chaplain General the Rev. B Smith of Sydney, Methodist. Chaplain the Rev. W Albiston of Melbourne and three Canberra chaplains the Rev. R Howe Methodist P J Bateman Roman Catholic and G Buckle Church of England will also take part.

Fairbairn Air Force A.C. Russell Melbourne Presbyterian Church A. R. Morriston B. Smith Sydney Methoteaertipal Air Ineip W. Albiston Canberra

Balances Rise Sharply at Central Bank

Bank of England notes show total balances abroad rising by 4.8 million to 4473 million with gold holdings and transit funds improving. Net figures indicate an 14 million increase in recorded assets.

Bydney Tral United

Canberra Fire Strikes Premises and Grass Near Mt Stromlo

Four fires broke out over the weekend in Canberra as firefighters battled grass fires near Mt Stromlo Observatory and a damaged premises on the caleway. Sparks from a new engine started a small chimney fire, while a separate blaze destroyed grassland near residences. Police attribute a bushfire to a possible singe Rex prior to control.

B._ Driver and Co Caleway Rid Grasaland Mt. Stromlo Observatory Fie

Collision near Ipima Street and Federal Highway injures drivers escape

Two cars were extensively damaged in a crash at the Ipima Street Federal Highway intersection last night. Drivers Milya Makumas of Westgarth Street O'Connor and Clarence Donald Loftus of Reid House escaped injury. The accident occurred at 5:48 p.m.

Esca Collen Ipima Street Milya Makumas Westgarth Street O'Connor Clarence Donald Loftus Reid House

Import Controls Needed To Meet Jap Competition

Assistant Director of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures Mr R W C Anderson says Australia must use import licensing to guard production and employment amid Japan competition. He urges a policy that avoids discrimination and aligns with tariff reforms and export interests.

Austr Associated Chambers of Manufactures R. W. C. Anderson Anderson Japan Uie

Fragmentary note on weapons and armament details

Fragmentary OCR mentions ant weapons and a "haar armat ARU 01 om" with unclear context. No clear persons or organizations identified. Further readable text needed for a precise news card.

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