25 May 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
1
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The Loan Council adopted a borrowing programme totaling 89 million pounds, with housing allocations of 35.26 million pounds for next year. NSW Victoria Queensland WA and Tasmania allocations are listed, plus reimbursements under the uniform tax act. Premier Cahill and Premier Bolte comment on allocations and Victoria's stance.
A Malta se gunman was killed after police stormed a Burton Street house in Darlinghurst following a gunfight that left Detective Constable Ken Gilmour wounded. Landlord Charles Brookes and his wife Mrs Janey Constance Brookes suffered serious injuries as police used tear gas and shotguns to end the siege.
Sydney logged a record bonfire night with over 200 emergency calls as Empire Day fires spread. Mascot Airport remained closed after smoke obscured the runway. a car burned at Liverpool and a Parammatta house suffered fire damage from a backyard blaze. a man was hospitalized with burn injuries from a cracker incident.
Large bonfires lit across Cabraet city and surrounding areas. About 30 sites showed towering flames over 50 feet high while families watched from nearby. Police reported well organized events with fewer crackers than last year and many backyard fires also burning late into the night.
Mob invades the American Embassy in Formosa stone walls and trample the flag as police rush to the scene. Dozens of Americans are feared injured. several staff beaten and seven servicemen rescued from a Chinese controlled radio building. Nationalist troops seize control as documents are looted and scattered.
Princess Margaret attended an informal night at the 400 Club in Leicester Square London reported by The Daily Mail. The princess wore a jeweled necklace and rings and mingled with guests as the club opened its evening.
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