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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1959

Page

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Confidence in Talks Grows as West Presses for Progress

The Western powers demand real progress before a summit while Soviet notes push disarmament and missile bases. Moscow warns NATO armament in West Germany, as Geneva talks loom and a May deadline shifts. Herter says U.S. does not irrevocably link disarmament to German reunification.

Berlin Geneva Rivers Moscow Russia U.S Americ A.davis Kuznetsov Western Germany West Germany Herr Krol Nott Tass Eavpenment All i Herter Boycaut U.N. Disarmament Commission

Death Of Mr. Dulles At 71

President Eisenhower and officials mourn the death of Secretary of State John Foster Dulles at 71 in Walter Reed Hospital after a long illness. Dulles, a pivotal U.S. diplomat, guided United Nations policy and foreign affairs, earning the Medal of Freedom posthumously. It notes his close rapport with Eisenhower and his impact on Western foreign ministers and the U.N. body.

Washington Sanday A.A.P U.S. Secretary of John Foster Dulles Walter Reed Dallas Dillles Lisenlinger Hi Gettysburg Dulles Eisenhower United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge U.N Geneva U.S Eisenhower li

Conductor Seeks Australian Music for Europe

Romanian composer Constantin Silvestri arrived in Melbourne and urged funding to air transport Australian works to Europe. He said high air shipping costs hindered bringing manuscripts and that the ABC mainly limited the amount he could bring, leaving him unable to present more music locally.

Melbourne Constantin Silvestri Europe Silvestri Londo Australia ABC

Hall of Memory Officially Opened by Governor General

The Governor General Field Marshal Sir William Slim opened and dedicated the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial. Lady Slim sat to his right while he unfixed the chain and unlinked the bronze doors during the ceremony yesterday.

Sir William Slim Lady Slim William Australian War Memorial Australia

Pravda on Australia capitalists and American influence

Pravda portrays Australia as economically devoured by American wolves and workers bled by a giant monopoly. It traces growth from colonisation to modern prosperity, but warns wealth stays private while profits and wages reveal unequal gains amid a boomerang boom shaped by wind and US capital.

London Australia Tess

South African Lecturer Banned From Schools

The South African lecturer, 76, was barred from speaking to pupils in Newcastle amid controversy over discussing apartheid. Education Minister Heffron said the ban protected children and parents. Boydell argued for presenting the true picture of South Africa. Protests from teachers groups and student bodies followed the decision.

Sydney Thomas Boydell N.S.W Heffron Boydell Newcastle South Africa Fucha Hie Australia

Governor General Opens Hall of Memory Ceremony Honors Fallen

The Governor General opened the Hall of Memory in a ceremony witnessed by over 1,000 guests. A chaplain from each denomination blessed the doors, and Sir William unveiled the bronze Serviceman statue as officials and the public entered. Diplomatic and Canberra officials attended, with Prime Ministerial figures praising the shrine’s design and purpose.

Willian Lady Slim Freeth Memorial Japan Narita Canberra Inverior Bean William Melbourne Pericles

Commonwealth Day Message From Lord Home Declares Unity

London reports Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations Lord Home sent a message to the Commonwealth Government for the first Commonwealth Day May 24. He pledges Britain’s best wishes, urges peace and prosperity, and notes growing tests of friendship and cooperation binding the Commonwealth.

London AAP Reuter Commonwealth Relations Lord Home Britain Commonwealth

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West Mr. Dulles State Department Jon Avery Allen Wid Elemnony Wiy Billuy Pravda Farlier Teachers” Federation Australian Council For the World Council of ‘Churches Sydney University Liberal Club Sydney University Students’ Representatives Council Sir William Gal- Nipoli
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