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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

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Civil War Fears Rise in Iraq as Rival Groups Clash

London reports warn that Abdul Kasem faces a Communist challenge amid rumors of possible unity talks between Nasser and Kasem. Irregulars patrol and tensions rise as demonstrations loom over cabinet resignations. Gromyko and Ulbricht play roles in the Geneva talks on German reunification and summit planning.

London Abdul Kamen Comuit Daily Mall Beirut Kasas Geneva Gromyko Moscow Albania Khrushchev Mov Herr Ulbricht

New School On Wrong Site In North Ryde

Sydney report says workmen tear down a partly built primary school in North Ryde erected on land intended for a six lane expressway. The Education Department admits a misunderstanding over the site while the builder claims erection occurred on the wrong plot. Minister Heffron notes the error and potential costs, with road authorities having bought the land.

Sydney North Ryde Hous Heffron Hellion

Unions Propose Night Shopping and Friday Shift Swap

Delegation from Shop Assistants' Union urged Minister Maloney to end Saturday shopping and switch to Friday night hours. They argued workers could do Friday nights if Saturday morning off, noting most shops stay open until 1am. The proposal aims to extend night trading and secure broader support from members and the public.

Indu Try Maloney Omar Todiy

Summit Talks Urged By Senate LeaderJohnson

Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson urged a summit with all noncommunist nations to shape U S foreign policy. He stressed Geneva outcomes, noted 22 or more nations born since World War II, and called for policies rooted in American heartbeat and courthouse square values.

San Johnson World Affair Vic Alliance of World

Pageant Scene at Albert Hall Presents From A Colony To A Nation

A scene from the Pageant of History by the Royal Commonwealth Society played at the Albert Hall last night. Performers presented a centre stage moment with other characters during the production titled From A Colony To A Nation.

Albert Hall Royal Commonwealth Society

More for plumber than physicist in government ad

Sydney Thursday report quotes Professor Harry Messel condemning a federal job ad offering lower pay for a physicist than a plumber. The ad also lists salaries for an Antarctic expedition physician and a plumber, drawing criticism from the Plumbers' Union secretary over Antarctic needs and pay disparities.

Sydney Harry Messel School of Physics Sydney University Thet Plumbers’ Union P. McGovern Antarctica

Australian Leaders Pay High Tributes To Mr John Foster Dulles

Australian leaders Menzies and Casey paid high tributes to John Foster Dulles noting his integrity and courage. Menzies praised his self sacrificing work for peace and the lasting relationship built between Australia and the United States. Dulles to be honoured with a national funeral in Washington and Arlington burial with military honours. President Eisenhower to lead mourners.

John Foster Dulles Mr. Dulles Jim Pee Menzies Casey Ala Dulles Eatly Re N“ Foster A.a.p.reuter Australia Rt. Menzies Reace Washington Roan Staif Foster Dulles United States Foremer Witon National Cathedral National Cemetery of Arlington Ower Eisenhower United Press International Eisenh Nower

Migrants Arrive in Melbourne on Viscounta Plane

The Super Viscounta will arrive in Melbourne on Friday carrying 17 German migrants from Hamburg. The journey began in London and continues to Australia. Also aboard is Miss Beryl Oliver, hostess to the Queen during the 1954 Royal tour of Australia.

Melbourne Hamburg London Australia Beryl Oliver

Railway ganger found after six days without water near Lake Torrens

A railway worker missing for six days and nights near Lake Torrens in northern South Australia survived by walking about 400 miles through arid country before being located in the afternoon. Doctors said the feat was miraculous and the longest survival in such conditions.

Adelaide Lake Torrens South Australia Mooitoh Ee ‘m Earch

Unions Demand Action Over Native Death Case

Twenty two unions press for inquiry into the death of native Suriembi in New Guinea. They protest a light penalty for Regine Toho Sear of Lae and urge a full ministerial review of affairs in New Guinea and Papua to address the alleged systemic issues.

Kers Suriembi Regine Toho Sear Lae New Guinea Wa Sane En

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