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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

6

Warships Of Indonesia Reported By Radio Claims

Dijakarta Radio said the Navy Chief-of-Staff had reports of foreign warships operating in Indonesia. Pravda claimed American aircraft attacked Indonesian ports and ships in a bid to establish colonial order in Southeast Asia. The government said a B26 bomber was down after rebel activity near Ambon yesterday.

Indonesia Djakarta Nousey Reuter Dijakarta Navy Indone Sia Wera The.g Warshipa Waa Radio Ana Tm Moscow Pravdalj Pravda Indonen Southast Asia Felding

Gudgeon Loses Two Points In Brisbane Run

A chaotic inter-capital event left driver Len Eilick of Maroubra injured as a Holden rolled near Wing. Canberra’s Gudgeon reportedly lost two points to Brisbane. Others from Canberra and Cooma forfeited points amid the rough race, with Yass teams and Peugeot entries noted.

BRI Bob ‘Gudgeon Canberra Peugeot Arapol Lee Cusack Pat Ray Johnson Joe O'Keefe Cooma Holden Botts Beugeot Wingwas Admi Taree Len Eilick Maroubra Yass Adver Bertie Williamson Brisbane Joss

FBI says 90 wire taps in U S and territories

Director J Hagar Hoover disclosed the FBI operates 90 telephone wire taps in internal security cases across the United States and its territories. The statement accompanied brief notices from Cannes and London involving a Soviet film prize and Commonwealth Youth Sunday.

F.B.I Washington A.A.P J. Hagar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation F.bi U.S Cannes A.a.p.reuter Duke London P.reuter Duke of Edinburgh St. George's Windsor Castle Britain The Commonwealth

East–West Derailed: Carriages topple on embankment

A derailment left one woman and a man seriously injured and taken to Woomera Hospital while three others were hospitalized at Port Pirie. the rest sustained minor injuries. First aid was given by a doctor and a Royal Air Force helicopter evacuated the injured. Names of the injured were not released. Matron Fisher aided in transport to Port Pirie.

Woomera Hospital Port Pirie Nural Roaa W Matron Fisher J Ia

Injured at Portuguese election rally turn violent in Lisbon

In Lisbon a presidential election rally turned violent with 38 signs and 13 police hurt as crowds stoned poles and exchanged gunfire. Tanks surrounded the scene as demonstrators supported General Humberto Delgado, with 5 bullet victims among civilians detained. Police blocked access to the speaking area for invited guests.

Lisbon

Indians Climb Mount Cho Oyu in Himalaya

Indian expedition has mounted Mount Cho Oyu in the Nepalese Himalayas, reaching the world’s seventh highest peak at 26 967 feet. The ascent marks a significant achievement for climbers and highlights ongoing mountaineering activity in Nepal.

Cho Oyu

Unemployment Rises In April After Easing

Unemployment benefits rose by 3 260 to 27 745 in April while the CES shows a fall in total employment across larger private factories by 5 108 due to seasonal cuts. NSW and Victoria show shifts in vacancies with fewer for rural workers and more in building trades. Melbourne and regional centers report varied benefit recipients and jobless totals.

Comumosirenien CES New South Wales Victoria Holt Sydney Lamoce Maitland Commnock Armi Gale Wagga Tamworth Albury Melbourne Geelong Ballarat Bendigo

Driver in Canberra Court for Drink Driving Offense

John Lennon Webster trading as Goulburn Hotel faced Canberra Court of Petty Sessions on April 5 for driving a utility under the influence of liquor. He also faced negligent driving and failing to stop after an accident. A warrant was issued for his arrest as he was believed to have fled Goulburn.

F. C. P. Keane Canberra John Lennon Webster Goulburn Canberra Avenue Sgt J. Goodall Webster

Uncertain Cause For Canberra Monaro Express Fire

Sydney officials reported the Canberra Monaro express fire near Malden about 44 miles from Sydney on Friday remains unresolved. The Railway Commissioner and the Superintendent of Destruction noted examinations of the burnt carriage but no definite cause yet.

Sydney McCusker Allway J. Lewis Malden

Colombo Plan Proposed as Core of Australian Policy

Bir Douglas Copland urged making the Colombo Plan central to Australian foreign policy at a University of the Witwatersrand event. He noted Australia contributes £5,900,000 annually, about one tenth of one percent of national income, and urged a higher Australian contribution to boost international cooperation.

Sir Douglas University Wurtental Weeting

Award for driving honors Mrs Boulton of Ainslie

Canberra Rotary club awarded the amfo driving prize to Mrs J Boulton of Howe Creek Ainslie a war widow with two sons and two gangsters who has driven 18 years with no accidents or traffic convictions. Mr Kalth Grainger presented the award as police praised her faultless adherence to traffic rules.

Canberra Boulton Kalth Grainger Boultoy Boule Wa

Safety Measures Expanded in Cyprus Amid Tensions

New precautions are set including extra guards and safe areas as authorities monitor Cyprus where British service wives may be moved to military zones. A Turkish Cypriot demonstration in Nicosia ended peacefully after police escorted Turkish leader Dr Kuchuk from Lefka to appeal for order following a womb-throw incident at the central police station.

Cincobla Stonday A.A. P Real Neue Ity Nin Lefka Nicosia

Heavy Going For Athletes At Griffith Oval Meet

Times slowed in the second cross country run by the Amateur Athletics Association at Griffith Oval on Sunday due to rain. Hal Nerdal of South Canberra again led the senior 4 mile, Bruce Robbie of South Canberra won the juvenile 4 mile, John Denton of Highland Club ran well in the junior 1 4 mile, while attendance was poor and club secretaries are urged to contact athletes for a better turnout next Sunday.

Secon Fromm Griffith Oval Weagler Hal Nerdal Southanberra Bruce Robble Sauth Sanberra Nic Reo John Denton Highland Club Mil Tnerdat J. Denton B. Robbie G. Scott

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