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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

6

Anglo Soviet Trade Pact Signed

Moscow reports Britain and Russia signed a trade pact allowing British markets to see Russian goods such as grain timbers flax furs and a broader exchange of capital goods including chemical plants and factory equipment. Sir David told reporters imports and exports would rise significantly, with British purchases expected to reach about 800 million pounds in the first year.

Masscow Foran Simiewan Eines Sir Divid Alice Sor Cir David Russa Wba Soviet Union Britany David Ni David Britain Russia

Daring Theft In Sydney Street

Sydney police charged a man after a bold theft in Harris Street Ultimo during lunch hour. A grocery shop loaned £88 to a 20 year old Newtown shop assistant Carol Kerim before a passerby snatched the calico bag and vanished as traffic lights paused. The incident drew swift police action and a later arrest.

Sydney Harris Street Ultimo Carol Kerim Newtown

Khrushchev Heads for Albania in Biased Visit

News briefs report Khrushchev flying from Moscow for a visit to Albania amid Belgrade chatter of possible bombshells aimed at Geneva talks. Other items note two English sisters discovering eight relatives, a Uganda political reorganization, a rebel farmer’s silent allies in Australia, influenza of Basutoland, and optimism NASA spaceflight may succeed.

Khrushchev Albania Moscow Belgrade Yankis Honolat Stanley Yankis Australia Yankus Michygan

Removal of Petrol Price Curbs Would Be Considered

Sydney authorities said applications by service station organisations for withdrawal of petrol price control would be considered. Ministers Maloney and Weir explained that while price control was lifted, the law remained to restore it if needed. The discussion followed plans to reimpose controls on petrol and related goods, with a watch on declared items to prevent undue price increases.

Sydney N.S.W Labour and Industry Maloney Weir

Call For Action Against Negro Haters in Britain

London reports Deputy Prime Minister Dr Carl Lecorbiniere urged stamping out Negro haters as mercilessly as Mau Mau in Africa. He cited racial tension from recent Notting Hill and Boston killings, urged action against coloured immigration, and noted a letter to Downing Street demanding government steps amid unemployment concerns.

London P.reuter Britain Africa The West Indies Lecorbiniere Notting Ell Keli Couhyane Boston Notting Finsecu Lfom Anu Deatty Nally Trafalgar Square Doruomelin White Defence League Noting Mill Narional Labour Party Downing Street Macnichan United Kingdom

Army Minister Drops In On Battle At Grand Slam Exercise

Army Minister Mr Cramer visited the Grand Slam exercise area at Tiverton Pass near Mackay eight miles by rain mud track. He traveled by land rover, climbed steep hills, and observed troops clearing the delaying position as the brigade fought the exercise anew.

Oland Firm To Build Fibre Glass Car

A Brisbane based company will partner with Woodill Body Corporation of California to produce a fibre glass car. The joint venture aims to build the car in Brisbane with Australia sourced components where possible and some hundreds of new jobs expected. The project involves substantial American capital and marks a notable Australian automotive development.

Srisbane Monilay Rheaycotts QTL) Ltd Conceon Ameriin Tinal Busavotts N. Z. Smith Tiscar Australia America Smith Woodill Bibi Cass Body Corporation California Brisbane

National Line Sells Four Ships to Sydney Firm

The Australian National Line sells four River class ships to A G Sime Ltd for an undisclosed price. Senator Bart Vidgs announced the move saying the River Mitta River Muray River Norman and River Hunter were laid up for months. Senator Pallidge noted the government’s vigorous shipbuilding program for coastal trade.

Nalionan Shipping Line Hay Sydney A. G. Sime Ltd Ums Shipping and Transport Bart Vidgs River Mitta River Muraray River Norman River Hunter Pallidge

Frank Hursey Granted Five Days Sick Leave

Hobart laborer Frank Hursey, on sick leave for five days, returned to work with his son Dennis after reporting an abscess over an eye. The incident follows approval by the Australian Stevedoring Industry workers board.

Frank Hursey Hobart Frank Hurvey Wborty Hursey Dennis

Writing on Wall for Wool Says Casey

Australian officials urge defending wool industry as synthetics rise. Casey emphasizes marketing wool to offset competition and improve product appeal. McEwen counters with confidence in both wool and synthetics, noting global demand and balanced growth.

Wool Casey McEwen

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