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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1957

Page

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Britain detonates hydrogen bomb ahead of schedule

The Daily Mail and papers across London report Britain's hydrogen bomb test went ahead as planned, with high altitude detonation off the coast and sea- and airborne sampling to check radioactivity. Officials say fallout was negligible and the act signals a major shift in Free World strength amid Cold War tensions.

Daily Mail Macmillan Rowe London Britain United Tamber Nevada Des Mupply Nees Shronicla Gaitskell Japan United States Micini John Flracher Labour Ministry of Beprly Vallanta Canberra Cooen Pacific London Daily Express Today Tokyo Yasui Daily Express Foreign Office

Adenauer Party Calls for NATO Strengthening and Armament

The Christian Democratic Party in Hamburg released a manifesto urging stronger NATO defenses and a united Europe under freedom. It calls for general controlled disarmament within a Europe of free states and the reentry of Germany into peaceful dialogue and tied to lawful, released Germans.

Hamburg Rurangy Germany

Influenza Epidemic Reaches Malayan Frontier

The influence epidemic spreading through Binga Yrs and Malaya has reached the Malayan frontier. Officials warn of a growing Dienic impact with reported cases climbing to about 21,000 in the region.

Thailand Kuala Lumpur Thura Malaya Chatland Medical Department Wohwemen Haa al Erty

France Joins Push for Suez Canal Statute

France plans a final appeal for a UN backed canal statute conforming to navigation principles approved previously. Premier Guy Mollet said Egypt’s current passage terms are unacceptable and offered to resign in protest, a move rejected by President Coty amid ongoing tensions.

Paris France United Nations Council M. Guy Mollet New York Port Seid A.a.p.-Reuter Security Council Ted Tal M. Mollet Rene Coty Australia Ronald Walker Bermaveny M. Cecile Picottor

Industrial Unrest Looms As Long Service Leave Tangles

The Australian unions face potential direct action after employers moved to seek eight weeks long service leave for metal trades. The ACTU emergency committee will meet in Melbourne and Sydney to plan a union response while state governments weigh intervention. A federal case may set a long service leave standard across jurisdictions.

Mavr Souter A.C.T.U Melbourne Sydney Arbitration Commission Res Bouter Privy Council State Line Naw Victoria Queens AC T.U Ac.t.u Brisbane Federated Ironworkers’ Association L. Short Ncus N.8.w Short Commonwealth Council of the Aeu A. Horsburgh Metal Tradea Sydney Trades Hall Commonwealth Arbitration Commission N.S.W AEU ASE E T.U F.la Fedf.a Perth Victorian Queensland Tasmanian

Taxation 10 Boost Indian Prices

New Delhi report says Indians will pay more for everything from matches and tobacco to motor fuels and rail fares after an austerity budget. Finance Minister T Krishna Machari announced major tax hikes to curb inflation and stabilize the economy amid RBI actions.

New Delhi A.A.P T. Krishna Machari Reserve Bank of India Zurich India

May to Poll CAITA: Government election delay proposal

Government leaders discuss a plan to extend voting or delay an election until September. The proposal would temporarily adjust election timing and allow authorities to respond to political constraints.

Caita

Midnight Sessions in Senate Highlight Late Night Protest

Lawmakers pressed a midnight protest over a street monopoly as the Senate faced extended sessions. Senators McKenna Cameron O'Fisherty argued for cautious hours, with O'Fisherty calling for comfort and a fortnight more of debate while a motion to start new business after 10.30 pm passed 29 to 0.

Cameron Lab. Vic O'Fisherty Lab. S.A

Students Fly Red Flag Over Police Station

A student protest in JUAHADE area saw a red flag fly from a mast above a police station for over an hour before officers removed it. Police faced a large group of demonstrators outside Sag-hanging prank linked to prior arrests.

Juahade Rumnell Street

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