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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1959

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Acton residents deputation opposes hospital transfer

A six man deputation representing Acton residents opposed to a proposed transfer to hospitals prepared to visit Mr Pret yesterday. Leading figures include Mr J R Parkes Mr H T Blair Mr Max Gallop chairman of the protest committee Mr H E Curan secretary of the ACT Trades and Labour Council Mr J R Fraser M P who introduced the deputation Mr Peter Coffey and Mr J Heritage.

Acton Pret Yeteday Ir. Freeth J. R. Parkes H. T. Blair Max Gallop H. E Curan A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council J. R. Fraser M.P

Western ministers rebut Soviet attack on Geneva package plan

Western foreign ministers countered Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko’s attack on the Geneva East West package plan. An American spokesman called the speech disturbing and said it showed a misunderstanding of the Western plan. The ministers outlined Berlin and German reunification positions while rejecting parts they deemed unrealistic or designed to split the alliance.

Geneva P.reuter Gromyko Berlin A. Tion Yin Germany Europe Russia von Brentsno Tuid Paris

Cannibal Attack Kills Papua New Guinea Village Policeman

In Port Moresby a group of cannibal hillmen killed and ate the village policeman at Matuari Village in the Upper Purari area. A district officer and 10 police boys pursue the attackers toward the hills as patrols break off and return to the rugged Tiger Country near Papur’s Gulf district.

Port Moresby P.reuter Matuari Purari Australasian Petroleum Com Bwata Papur Gulf

Gold Reef Rumors Stir Granya Area

A Native Affairs official reports scarce contact with the Tiger Country cannibals near Granya. Authorities caution about a possible gold reef under the town and note the local population around 300.

Granya Albury Dusinoa

N S W Election Act Under Review

Sydney reports an urgent review of the New South Wales Parliamentary Election Act to fix anomalies and vague provisions. Crown Solicitor McRae notes risks if a new election is needed after a voided poll, while Premier Cahill says Cabinet approved prelegislation to aid registration but may not be introduced before Parliament ends.

Sydney McRae St Cahill Cabillet Cahill Rg Saint Parlia

Atlas Rocket Fails Again in Ocean Debris Spotted

A U S Atlas rocket exploded seconds after launch with orange debris seen around Cape Maine. Earlier navy Polaris test also failed. second stage malfunction caused the missile to tumble into the sea. Debris plumes prompted warnings and cleanup concerns near the launch site.

Maine Cape Ocean Ina

Missing Wagga Plane Found With Occupants Uninjured

An aircraft force landed in rough country near Macumba Station after a five hour fuel burn. Pilot Adrian Johnson and two passengers Alexander Wilson and Res Gorman were found safe and well. Search teams delivered supplies and the Department of Civil Aviation praised the crews for following safety rules.

Adelaide Macumbs Wagga Alice Springs Adrian Johnson Alexander Wilson Res Gorman Oodnadata Kempe Mucumba Statop Bien Oodnadatta Johnson Patarespodses Department of Ew Aviation Macumba Ston Piper Jodnadatta Ers

European Attacks Leave Woman Dead in Thymville

A violent incident in Thymville yesterday left an African woman dead and several others injured while a European man was killed amid the chaos. Police investigations are underway to determine the motive and full details.

Thymville

Petrol Prices To Rise From Tomorrow In New South Wales

Sydney reports a 1d per gallon increase in petrol prices in New South Wales effective tomorrow. J D Stewart of the Service Stations' Association says wholesale price remains unchanged and urges calibration of pumps. retailers may face added costs amid service station pressures.

Sydney J. D. Stewart Gener Vellany Bete Stettions Andra Test Peel Stewart Ser Ins RNAS Richa

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