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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1958
Page
1
Rioting raged in Beirut for a fourth day with mobs blocking roads near the embassy and burning buildings. Police and troops regained some control as militants urged overthrow of Chamoun and unity with Egypt.
Former Foreign Minister in Copenhagen NATO talks, Dulles said Khrushchev’s letter shows cautious progress on arms control. He noted need for study and possible technical bilateral talks with U S and possibly Britain at United Nations HQ New York. Observers saw a diplomatic win for unilateral talks on ending nuclear tests.
In Canberra, Minister Fairhall pledged to consider new grounds for the ACP Futura and Agricultural Annotation. The showground site sits on Northbourne Avenue, climay between Mot Sutera and the Drive-in Trails, opposite the road. Fraser later asked about the allocation and timing, with promises to progress the project.
Three government senators broke ranks to vote with the Opposition against a clause extending the board’s reporting period from seven to 15 sitting days to Parliament. Senator Marriott warned 15 days could stretch to three months, opposing the clause. The Government won the division 2½ to 17 with Marriott Wood and Wright opposing.
New bus stops at Civic Centre are being installed and will be used once preparatory work finishes. The changes do not modify routes but add stops in London Circuit opposite the ML&C Building and near Georges. The existing Ainslie Avenue London Circuit intersection stop will be abolished with bus access shifted to Ainslie Avenue.
Prime Minister Menzies gave an unqualified assurance that the Snowy Mountains hydro electric agreement would not prejudice South Australia’s rights to Murray River water. He warned he would block the bill if SA’s water rights could be altered even by one gallon. The issues raised involve the River Murray Commission and drought water allocations. The debate was adjourned.
In the NSW House of Representatives Mr Allan urged establishing an experimental station in the Moree district to aid cotton development. He noted land around Moree and the Dumaresq Barwon Valley was naturally suited to cotton growth.
Dr. Turnbull accused Mr. Fitzpatrick of offering a bribe to transfer the Tasmanian Lotteries licence. He said the bribe was three to five percent of takings for a company licence, details disputed by Fitzpatrick. The Treasurer cited legal advice and said no further inquiry would be held.
Police and firemen fought to save an eight year old boy trapped beneath a smouldering sawdust dump in Deakin. Despite efforts lasting over half an hour, rescue failed as flames renewed and the boy's body was recovered 8 ft under the surface. The death's cause remains undetermined.
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