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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1959

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Khrushchev Talks Berlin and Geneva Tangles

Khrushchev says Russia is not rushing Berlin issues while Geneva talks stall. Western ministers recess to Washington for Dulles funeral. private sessions planned. Herter outlines seven point plan for Berlin elections and direct access, urging Soviet discussion and calling proposal non final. Western officials view plan as pilot for German reunification.

Washington John Foster Dulles U.S Herter Berlin Greater Berlin Germany Russia

Khrushchev Calls Balkan Peninsula Peace Plan Aimed at Russia

Khrushchev accuses Albania and neighbors of planning rocket bases to target Russia and socialist nations. He says a peaceful, rocket free Balkan peninsula is possible and notes growing strength of the socialist camp. Il Tempo warns Italy Yugoslavia and Greece of concerns over Soviet stance regarding Berlin and the Adriatic.

Russia Khrushev Balkan Insula Khrushchev Il Tempo Albania Italy Yugoslavia Greece Berlin Central Europe Adriatic

24 hour petrol sales unlikely in Canberra

The Department of the Interior said no plan exists for round the clock petrol sales in Canberra. A spokesman noted NSW roaster system proposal, while local garage proprietors said they have no plans to extend hours and doubt 24 hour trading would be profitable.

Department of the Interior Canberra New South Wales

Man Dies After Fall From Harbour Bridge

Sydney report states Kenneth William Preston 21 of 4 Brent Street North Sydney fell from the Harbour Bridge into the harbour late today. The tug Benelong master witnessed the man strike the water about 150 yards north of the bridge’s southern pylon.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Kenneth William Preston Brent Street North Benelong

Headmaster Visits Former Warwick High Pupils

Warwick High School headmaster M H Grayson talks to Royal Military College cadets L Cpl K R Schryder of Warwick Cadet A R Thomas of Fairlight NSW and Cadet I W Linnett of Clifton QLD. Twenty eight interstate headmasters spend three days studying academic facilities at the Royal Military College.

Warwick High School M. H. Grayson Royal Military College L. Cpl. K. R. Schryder Warwick A. R. Thomas Fairlight N.S.W I W. Linnett Clifton Queensland Warwick High

Kangaroo Myxomatosis Sought in New South Wales

NSW Chief Secretary Mr Kelly said a biological method to reduce kangaroo numbers will be investigated after talks with western division pasture protection boards. They suggested commercial kangaroo meat sales and a myxomatosis approach, stating the goal is not extinction but choosing between kangaroos and sheep.

Sydney N.S.W Kelly Cahill Loan Council J. Davey Bourke Pastures Protection Board

Fire damages garage and eight cars in Canberra

A garage and eight cars were badly damaged in a blaze on Cunningham Street Causeway. Canberra firefighters battled the fire for over an hour with hoses and foam before it was brought under control. The iron and wooden garage belongs to Rumble Brothers. Fire control was established by 1 am after a 11.49 pm call. No danger to nearby buildings.

Cunningham Street Causeway Canberra Sontrol. da Rumble Brothers C. P. Holdom T. Hynes

Australia Arms Spending Details On U S Weapons And Craft

The government reports 2.7 million pounds spent this year on U S weapons and equipment including 105 mm howitzers and ammunition and signal gear. Two medium landing craft named Brudenell White and Harry Chauvel will be acquired for beach head operations, with crews of 40 each, to support mobility of the 1st Infantry Brigade Group.

Cramer U.S Australia Brudenell White Harry Chauvel

Will Not Cancel Children's Home Licence

Sydney report states Minister for Child Welfare Mr Hawkins refused to cancel the licence of Major Myrtle Townsend who runs the Nowra children s home Inasmuch despite investigations into ill treatment and neglect complaints. The department will place three of the ten children in its care, with no action against Townsend. licence cancellation rests with a magistrate.

Sydney Hawkins Salvation Army Myrtle Townsend Nowra Child Welfare Department Department Townsend

C P May Oppose Liberals In N S W Elections

The New South Wales Country Party conference ended pre election pacts with the Liberals and endorsed pursuing its own policy at future state elections. Delegates criticized the agreement that limited counter competition to three seats and argued it harmed the Country Party.

C.P N.S.W N.S.W. Country Party Tithe Country Party Liberal Party Country Party Dubbo Young Mudgee

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