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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1958

Page

6

Campaign to fund Australian dairy research and promotion

A proposed levy of one eighth of a penny per pound on butter and one sixteenth of a penny per pound on cheese would finance a dairy industry research and promotion programme in Australia. Minister for Primary Industry McMahon announced the plan, detailing government participation and a special Dairy Product Board to oversee promotion and research. The scheme aims to raise about £290,000 yearly, with state extensions and industry matches, to boost domestic demand and modernize the sector.

Australia McMehon Zed Ral Plas Austallan Agetcurtaral Cornellnd Commonwealth Wold Commonwealth Dairy Product Board Finner Australian Dairy Industry Council Itacit McMahon Jenners Te Drodisere Ons Cornell Department of Primary Industry OSLRO Mubfahon Fen Aclentiio

Eight Die In Ceylon Unrest Blasts At Pemil Area

In Battivoala Pemil district Ceylon, over four days disturbances left at least eight people fatally hurt when motor vehicles exploded. One man was struck in an ambush and three others including a policeman were killed.

Ceylon Solombo AASP Battivoala Lauty

Tests of dirty and clean bombs in Pacific trials

US Atomic Energy Commission chief L I Strauss says Washington tests a broad range of bomb compositions and strengths in the Pacific nuclear trials. Reports also note Malta’s ex PM D Mfintoft urges MPs to boycott, and a fast U.S. Navy submarine Slipjacke to be launched at Groton to claim the title of the world’s fastest underwater craft.

Washington A.a.reuter Pacific Atomic Energy Commission L. I. Strauss U.S Minto A.a.p.reuter Malta D. Mfintoft Tabor Robert Tayweek Associated Press York Groton Connecticut

New Ministry Formed By Indonesian Rebels

A new caretaker cabinet led by Col. J. Warouw has been announced by Indonesian rebels. The group claims to control parts of Sumatra and North Celebes while asserting a political and military campaign against the Jakarta government under UN supervision. The Menado broadcast said the cabinet would govern both policy and war aims, pursuing victory with humanitarian principles amid ongoing conflicts and prior rebel advances.

Indonesia Netherlands U.N Sumatra Goma New York A.a.p.reuter Col. J. Warouw Ceterchine Nesia Pease Ous Col Warouw Psiping Menado Djakarta Buli Tingi

Margaret and Townsend Still Said to Be in Love

New York Monday report from London quotes The Sunday Pictorial about Princess Margaret and Group Captain Townsend showing a nonchalant attitude to their rumored engagement. The couple remain deeply in love, with Margaret willing to marry if possible, Townsend a favored date despite workplace rumors. Townsend flew to Belgium to begin a book about his travels and told reporters he expects to see Margaret.

New York Princess Margaret Townsend American Associated Press Loniden Ee Thesgescy The Sunday Pictorial Terry Margaret Belgium Bis Margeret

Driver Rescues Greek Girl At The Gap

A driver stopped 15 minutes from The Gap at Watsons Bay to pull a hysterical 19 year old Greek girl to safety at the cliff edge.Police and surf rescue members later recovered hair from the sea. Trevor Jackson of Vaucluse witnessed the scene and aided the girl to safety before she was taken to Vaucluse Police Station where she faced a wandering at large charge while deemed insane.

Ueuch Oriver Watson's Bay McKenzie's Point Bondi Temarama Surbie Saving ' Club Vaucluse Mr. Jackson Vaucluse Folica Station

Agricultural College For New Guinea Opens in 1880

A new Agricultural College for New Guinea was announced by the Minister for Territories. Located at Keravat in Papua New Guinea, the college would offer tropical agriculture training open to European and native students. Initial intake planned at 30 with gradual growth to 90 by 1963.

A. Coueza Papua New Guinea Bic Sais Keravat Plang Hasluck Nett

Spitting Incident At Little Rock Central School

Police arrested a white youth for spitting at a Negro and disrupting a graduation at Little Rock Central High School. A group of whites and Negroes gathered with knives and a pistol seized. guards patrolled as the ceremony proceeded with about 1,500 whites and 25 Negroes present.

Rock Parken- Sas Mondsy AAP Reuter Little Rock Central Wrho

Aircraft Shell Explosion Hits Worker Near Face

In Sydney on Monday an apprentice, Stanley Leonard Strachan aged 19, narrowly escaped serious injury when a 20 millimetre aircraft shell exploded near his face while he heated it with a blow torch in the factory of Duly and Hacatord. Strachan sustained minor injuries to eyes and neck.

Sydney Stanley Leonard Strachan Doumins Street Oulley

Council Calls For Full Inquiry On Meat Supply

The council urges a full inquiry into meat supply to be conducted by an independent commissioner. The debate cites pro and chilled meat imports, price instability, and monopoly grip, with ministers slow to act and past inquiries showing delayed results. Local officials press for decisive action and transparency.

Council P. D. Day Ganberts W. J Campbell Gistante Day

R A F Denies Arab Claim On Cyprus Air Incident

A RAF spokesperson rejected a Cairo Radio report that RAP aircraft tried to shoot down a United Arab Republic plane in Cyprus. The denial stated the incident occurred Friday when six UAE Soviet-built jets intercepted and lost radio contact without a shoot down.

R.A.F RAE Cairo RAP United

Margaret's Visit To Canada May Be Extended

Princess Margaret's tour of Canada could stretch from two weeks to four as other provinces press to join the Royal visit. A Buckingham Palace official is in Canada to coordinate and a decision will be made after her return.

Margaret Canada Low Po Bronday P Reuter Princess Margaret Tightha British Columbia Rockies

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