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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1958
Page
14
Distinguished guests gathered at the Canberra Club for the Canberra Legacy dinner led by Canberra Legacy president Mr W Burns. Attendees included Major General J Wilton Sir William Dunk F Jones and New Zealand High Commissioner, in a formal Canberra event.
Khrushchev urged support for Egypt during Nasser’s visit, saying the Soviet Union will assist in its liberation from colonial rule. He spoke openly to 2,000 Arab workers at the meeting in the Great Hall of the Kremlin, signaling readiness to aid regional independence efforts. No date was given for any summit visit.
Archbishop Young calls for an inquiry into the Professor Orr case at the University of Tasmania. He suggests there may have been misconduct involving Professor Orr and student Suzanne Kemp and notes a failed £10,000 damages claim for wrongful dismissal.
In a brief press conference yesterday, a Democratic official noted little profile for a possible argument with Mise Gabor, as reporters sought clarity on the issue.
Cold snap brings over two inches of snow in Konehurke and nearby districts with fair weather elsewhere. Sputnik 1 orbits Earth as experts weigh the potential for a manned satellite. New Zealand's deputy opposition leader meets U.S. senators on a State Department visit. Dr Vivian Fuchs knighted by the Queen for polar exploration work amid UK Labour candidates’ results. Prosector Gardiner inquiry yields sparse details with political implications.
Detectives found the missing Brisbane taxi driver in Sydney after fears of homicide. A blood smeared taxi was abandoned with the driver drugged for days. police checked graves in nearby bush country. The man was identified in Martin Place City, and a suspect was charged with false pretences relating to a vehicle. He is due to appear at Central Court on Monday.
A Water Board worker Lionel Ambrose Rodd 34 of Connemarra Street Baxley was buried when a trench caved in at Narwee Sydney suburb. Rescue attempts with a hovela and hands uncovered him but he died soon after release.
After a lengthy conference lasting two and three quarter hours, buyers and representatives refused to lift the ban on members attending Goulburn sales. The opposition cited lack of economic necessity for Goulburn to exist as a wool selling centre now, with some claiming high costs for small buyers.
Sydney officials deny hoax claims after naval divers find a 10 by 10 foot crater in harbour bed near the American destroyer Renshaw. Police and maritime officers investigate with theories including a depth charge misfire from 1942 or a drop from the ship’s stern.
Mr Fraser urged the Minister for the Interior to conduct a survey to identify dangerous areas for children in Canberra suburbs. He cited the death of 8 year old Thomas as a case and pressed for fencing and safety measures around areas with sawdust and inflammables. He said no reply had been received yet and the matter was to be considered by Canberra authorities next week.
President Nixon returns to Washington amid a rousing 100000-strong crowd cheering him at the airport. A “Well Done” from President Eisene hover, but Democrats press critiques over debates abroad and Latin American policy as Nixon and his wife look fatigued after the lengthy journey.
Police name the victims of a late Thursday night collision involving a car and a tourist bus near Wagga. Andrew Kenny, 17, of Sunshine Avenue Wagga and Robert Frost, 33, of Waratah Street Newcastle died. Eight others were admitted to Junee Hospital after ambulances rushed casualties. Rhonda Smith 18 and Mrs Ainsworth are among the injured.
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