22 May 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions teams and players with scores and locations, noting a midweek event in Georgia and references to tertentu venues. Reading is fragmented with missing names and context, making precise reporting impossible from the readable content.
At Suez the Egyptian government warned all vessels approaching the canal to display their nationality by hoisting a flag or face consequences. The move followed reports and a UN Security Council debate on a settlement, with Britain pressing for negotiated terms and France urging broader reform and renewed talks. About 200 British passengers disembarked at Port Said aboard the Caledonia, the first such arrival since the crisis began, as a Persian Gulf tanker also passed through.
The Advisory Council on Norfolk Island will be replaced by a full council under a Bill before the House. The new council will have all existing powers plus control over a defined field of government. The judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will also hold a separate Norfolk Island Supreme Court appointment.
A trial sale of Formosa tea is planned in Sydney stores on Thursday with over 10,000 pounds imported. The product will be sold at about 20 cents per pound, cheaper than competing brands, as officials test public acceptance and determine future distribution.
Australian Minister for External Affairs Casey pledged continued support for Israel in its clash with Egypt over Suez Canal shipping. He noted six months of strong backing and predicted Israel would be praised for its stance. Deputy Leader Calwell said Labor and government united behind Israel’s actions and UN efforts. Sharett thanked Australia for its backing and its aim to keep Suez free for all shipping.
The Snowy Mountains Authority Science Services said Nimmitabel town well water is unfit for human consumption after tests. The Monaro Shire Health Inspector W H Pearson ordered a clean out and ban notices posted. The council refused a hotel to draw water but allowed use for captive purposes during the autumn drought.
The Senate accepts a compromise to set up two member business boards plus a Department of Trade rep to handle import licences. Senator Wood led the push and will withdraw his motion to disallow the regulations. The boards report to Trade Minister McEwen, with details to be finalized.
National newspapers paid tribute to Australian born classical scholar Professor Gilbert Murray who died aged 91. The Daily Telegraph called him a great figure, The Times praised his popularity, and The Daily Express noted his stance during the Suez crisis.
Four American officers died when a Beaver light aircraft crashed on a wooded hilltop near Rastatt yesterday. The incident occurred amid calm weather as investigators began to inspect the wreckage and secure the site.
A series of tornadoes swept the southern edge of Kansas City Missouri killing at least 28 people and wounding more than 200. Twenty four lives were lost in two residential suburbs with four more deaths in eastern Kansas near the metro area.
The Miners Federation called for ACTU support to block the Commonwealth Industrial Court from imposing penalties on unions over the Livington collieries strike. A meeting with ACTU executives and miners planned to discuss contempt of court as the Rivington strike enters its fifth week.
The Australian Railways Union State Council condemned the government for employing the Ebasco firm to study railway organisation calling the move a waste of time. The council said the American efficiency experts offered only superficial economics while ignoring core issues of railway indebtedness.
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