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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1959

Page

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A.L.P adopts firm line on unity tickets and unity policy

The conference opened with Dr Evatt attacking unity tickets and urging adherence to Federal conference declarations. Speakers debated the principle of no political interference in unions and the risk of Communist influence, ending with a firm stance that ALP members must avoid cross party unity tickets.

A.L.P Evatt Dr. Evatt Alison Atel Unity Campbell Nsw Chamberlain Apoky Chantherlain Chartherlain Delegutes Italy Fr Ducide Wpeta Moun South Austlia Victor Uhl Wmerfervice Funda Wwwi Ho Atp Liberal Party QUP DLP Communist Party ALP Hobart Ialpo Labour Movement Labour Party Tey We Wuld Sayn Evatt

America Plans Worlds Biggest Atom Smasher

President Eisenhower announced a six year project to build a new electron linear accelerator at Stanford University. The 50 fold longer device would exceed the current 220 foot tube and start at 10 000 to 15 000 million electron volts. The effort aims to advance high energy physics research and maintain US leadership.

California Stanford University U.S Eisenhower While House Press Jamea Hagerty Ovem Standum

Menzies Says Knighthood Not Awaited If Queen Proposes

Australian Prime Minister Menzies told reporters in Vancouver he has not been informed of any Knighthood and would not expect one. He defended retirement plans and emphasized his mission to stay current on world affairs during a voyage with the Orcades.

Vancouver Menzies Canada United States Britain Australia

Direct Talks Between Two Germanies Unlikely

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko may propose direct talks between the German delegations on reunification in response to the Western package plan. West German Foreign Minister Brentano delays entry, awaiting terms that confirm Soviet acceptance of Western proposals. Khrushchev emphasizes peace and a new German treaty, while East Germany seeks its own path to a real conference outcome.

Gromyko Europe Germany von Brentano Bolz Stern Mr. Gromyko Gemany Soviet Union Mr. Herter United Kingdom Selwyn Lloyd West Germany Wilhelm Grewe East Germany

Coalition bid fails in Hobart as independents balk

The Tasmanian Liberal Party coalition plan collapses after independent Joe Deaiken declines joining. Leader of the Opposition Mr Jackson met Bass independent Dr Turnbull but offered no statement. Parliament convenes June 2 with expected support for Labour if legislation proceeds.

Hobart Joe Deaiken Wedd Liberal Liberal Party Jackson Bass Turnbull Labour

Five Day Ban on Hurseys on Hobart Wharf

Waterside workers Frank and Dennis Hursey are suspended for five days on the Hobart waterfront after walking off the Denman freighter at Mt Queen's Pier. The action follows an inquiry by the Australian Stevedoring Industry Authority which noted prior board of reference findings and their claim of industrial strain while bundling 200 pound drums of carbide. The Hurseys will not be rostered for work before next Thursday and may take the incident to the Industrial Court.

Hobart Frank Dennis Hursey Hursey's Denman Mt Queen's Pier Board of Reference Frank Wursey

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