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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1959

Page

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World War II Era Talks in Geneva Break Down Over West Germany

At Geneva a clash erupts as American and Soviet officials accuse each other of militarism and plans to turn West Germany into a base for bombers. British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd warns against dictated peace terms while Lloyd and Herter urge constructive, joint proposals amid funeral reflections for John Foster Dulles.

Selwyn Russia Germany Moscow Europe Lloyd Gromyko Chomy U.S John Tower Dulles Christian Herter Herter Federal Republic West Germany Bonn Associated Press

Dulles Funeral Attended by Gromyko and Mikoyan

Report from Geneva says Mr Gromyko will attend the Dulles funeral but will not fly with three Western ministers. Western leaders including Mr Menzies are due Washington tomorrow. Soviet Deputy Premier Mr Mikoyan praised Dulles as a great statesman and expressed Russia's sorrow at his death.

Scussia Mr. Mikoyan Mr. Dulles Mic Mikoyan Gillee

Neglect Allegations swirl around Canberra welfare case

Major Myris Townsend cared for about 10 children at a Canberra home after retirement from the Salvation Army Child Welfare Department. Officers had threatened to close the home due to alleged ill treatment. Investigations followed after citizen complaints. Department reports awaited.

Myris .Ownsend Salvation Army Child Welfare Department Canberra Major Townsend Hawkins Child Welfare Department

Food Airlift For Flood Victims In Mabal Reserve

A mass airlift was organized to provide food for marooned Africans in the Mabal Reserve after floods cut communication with the outside world. More than 60 people have died in the floods, and regional welfare officials described the situation as worse than expected, with authorities involved to deliver aid.

Durban Mabal Reserve oNeat Iat Firat

Electronic computer demonstrated at opening event

A demonstration of an electronic computer by Mr Watson at a Bureau of Census and Statistics and Treasury Department event shows officials and several attendees including Nes L. D. Sales Mrs. E. Augutis Mrs. W. T. Gleeson Mrs. A. Y. Hill Miss A. Molken tin Mrs. N. Kuskic and Mrs. M. Tubman. The scene features the minion of the aipmen and references to the iig nic computer.

Nisin Aipmen Bureau of Census and Statistics Treasury Department Watson Ing Ture Nes L. D. Sales E. Augutis W. T. Gleeson A. Y. Hill A. Molkentin N. Kuskic M. Tubman

Darwin Council Staff Resigns En Masse Over New Award

The entire staff of Darwin City Council resigned after an award cut of up to five pounds weekly, described as savage by unions. All 85 employees submitted notices, risking a staff void of street cleaners gardeners and maintenance workers next week unless replacements are found. The new award also ends paid holiday fares to southern capitals every two years.

Darwin J. H H. Portus Commonwealth

Licensing Of Petrol Stations Proposed For N S W

Sydney reports Premier Cahill announcing a plan to license petrol stations in New South Wales. Minister Maloney will draft cabinet proposals to regulate trading hours and enforce penalties for after hours sales, aiming to curb illegal trading and ensure licenses cover Newcastle and other districts.

Sydney Deira Ok Pation Cahill Labour and Industry Maloney N.S.F Emment Castle Mualoney Newcastle

Gaol Sentence For Trade Union Leader

In New York Supreme Court Justice Beckinella sentenced union president Leon J. Davis to 18 days for contempt of court over defying an injunction during a strike at Retail Drug. Davis did not attend the hearing. union representative George Goodman received a 15 day sentence.

New York Theaday AAP Leon J. Davis Supreme Court Justic J George Goodman Davis Sailotheikeri E

Warning to South Africa on apartheid policy

Dr Hurley warned that white Africa could endure its policy of racial discrimination for a while as police and armed forces hold control. He added the end is inevitable and apartheid strikes at the foundation of the region’s stability.

South Africa Dr. Hurley

Deportation for Dr Elaua Fuchs Atom Spy

The Daily Mail reports Dr. Elaua Fuchs the atom spy who supplied Russia with the H Bomb secret will be deported. The Mail says he will be told of the date at Wakefield Prison this week and the date kept secret to allow a quiet exit from Britain.

Fuchs London P.reuter Elaua Fuchs Russia Daily ‘Mail the Mail Wakefield Britain

Call For Closer Liaison Between States

Opening the fifth Australian area conference Sir Thomas urged closer cooperation among states on water sharing from the River Darling and common drainages Victorians and South Australians rail connections and social amenities. He noted border hospitals near border towns would welcome patients and cross border schooling should not be impeded.

South Australia N.S.W Darling Victoria Thomas Australlian Raiteaye Bute

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