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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1958
Page
6
In Rome, rival parties urge Italians to avert a French style crisis as elections near. The Christian Democrats warn against minority leftist gains while monarchists and archbishop factions push for broader support. Communists aim to boost Nenni's Socialist bloc ahead of Parliament votes.
Prime Minister Menzies outlined a plan to use tax incentives to attract capital to northern Australia. He and committee member L G Hancock argued rapid northern development is essential to unlock vast natural resources, noting private investment totals and the need for urgent action over the next 50 years.
A petrol tank blast kills fifteen people and injures others at the scene. A nearby school reports children who were thrown by the explosion, with fatalities and panic noted among residents.
Elliott shatters Landy’s mark by running the distance in 4 minutes 18 seconds, edging out rival Landy as the race unfolds. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary text but name recognition includes Elliott and Landy in a close competitive stroke.
The Sydney House Executive Committee expects demolition and construction on the Sydney Opera House site to begin early in 1959 with completion hoped for by June 1961. Demolition of the tramshed is planned to clear the site.
Indonesia warned the United States to act to prevent foreign intervention in its domestic affairs. The Foreign Minister Subandrio urged U S influence to stop rebels receiving aid. A rebel bomber damaged Ambon in the Moluccas amid Indonesian air strikes that had already destroyed six rebel aircraft. President Soekarno returned from a two day visit to Surabaya, East Java, near the naval base.
The Australian Teachers Federation hosts a large Education Conference at Albert Hall with delegates from 25 federal bodies and many state groups. Professor M B Brown of the University of Technology Sydney will speak on education’s role in social and economic development as Canberra school visits commence. Prime Minister Menates, Opposition Leader Evatt, and Country Party Leader Ewen are invited to meet a conference deputation on Wednesday.
Wigley and J Lodge each score 297 points in the Canberra Pistol Club A grade medal shoot at 50 metres, Wigley winning on a count back. L Cooper wins B grade with 220 points with Dobson 225 and Gunter 222 close behind. L Coffey takes C grade with 156 points. Next weekend features silhouette and rapid fire events starting at 9 am with 30 shot events.
In a season match at Northturne Oval Canberra United Bunny Club drew two all with leaders. Bohemia Bohemians surged back from 0-2 down as J Blanken netted twice for Burns Club. Nupad beat Dnipro 5-2. Several matches were abandoned due to referees leaving the field amid disturbances.
Strikers in Colombo threaten to extend picket action against direct tea sales with London buyers under restrictions. Government may lift export ban if stores improve next week, while workers refuse dismissal threats and plan to organize further actions.
In a Saturday tableford contest, Bellchambers senior won the Bryan Martin Leys by count-back over Allan Catt after both scored 36 points. Les Smith took the Aarade trophy with 35 points, beating Ron Luke and Bellchambers who tied on 33 and 35 respectively. A weekenders medal went to a leading associate.
Associates of the Royal Canberra played the third round of the L.G.U. monthly medal competition on Sunday. Leading scores were Miss P. Greaves 86 plus 15 handicap, Mrs. J. Lyon 102 plus 30, Mrs. M. Jobson 94 plus 21 handicap. Putting: Mrs. G. Gay, 3% outs.
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