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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 07, 1958

Page

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Public Administration Conference Opens at Hotel Canberra

Mr. G. C. Remington chairman of the conference of the Royal Institute of Public Administration opens the two day event at the Hotel Canberra. On the dais are R. S. Parker of the Australian National University and conference secretary K. J. Gordon.

Royal Institute of Public Administration G. C. Remington Canberra Australian National University R. S. Parker K. 3. Gordon

Oil discovery in Papua boosts hopes for PNG Australia reserves

A report from the Bureau of Mineral Resources notes oil in Papua and Western Australia reinforces geologists' view of potential commercial oil in Papua New Guinea and Australia. It lists prospective areas, outlines past drilling activity, licences, and rising exploration expenditure across regions including Papua New Guinea, Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria. The Melbourne Stock Exchange saw a sharp oil shares drop amid frantic trading in Oil Search shares.

Ny Oya Australian Petroleum Com- Bt Papua Tule Port Moresby Porl National’ Development Spoons Aumatia New Guinea Western Australia Papua-New Guinea Australia Bureau of Mineral Resources Rough Range Carnnarves Basin Cape Range East Carnarvon Basin Broome Ridge Canning Bain Queensland Victoria Northen Territory Nsw South Australia Papua-New Guinea Tasmania Papua New Guinea Papua-New Gina Melbourne Stock Exchange Sydney

Goulburn Wool Prices Move Up on Second Day

Goulburn wool prices edged higher on the market’s second day with Merino star lots and crossbred offerings showing a firmer tone. Demand from the Continent and the UK supported sales through Goulburn Ltd, as consignors like J. White and Co and N. Yun reported firm prices for branded lots and accounts in the auction catalog.

Tgulaern Wool Export Goulburn Ltd LW Bates Junky Hall AAAB Sam Felt Yasy En" Reardon Bungen

Eisenhower denounces Pasternak treatment and Nobel case

President Eisenhower said he was shocked by the Soviet handling of Boris Pasternak and his rejection of the Nobel Prize for Dr Zhivago. He questioned immigration possibilities and noted the pressure to conform under totalitarian rule.

Washington A.A P.reuter Eisenhower Boris Pasternak Pasternak Pastermak Dr. Zhivago U.S Nak

Quemoy Shelling Slacks Off Amid Cease Fire Briefing

Nationalist Defence Ministry reports only 54 rounds fired on Quemoy between dust and 11 15 p m local time as a cease fire allows planned supply runs. An inflation of uncertainty surrounds the cease fire as Communist shelling diminishes.

Quemoys Defence Ministry

Revolt Looms In Iraq February Riots Stir Crisis

In Iraq riots flare across several days, driven by factions seeking to push Premier Kassem’s government toward closer ties with the United Arab Republic. The unrest signals a looming second revolution in four months and intensifies pressure on the moderates in Baghdad.

New York Soursday Aap Iraq Woking Kassem United Arab Republic

Hussein plans holiday abroad king to take short vacation

Amman reports Minister for Information Abdul Monim Rifai confirmed King Hussein plans a brief holiday abroad, with a probable continental trip to Europe. The Jordanian leader was expected to depart Monday for a vacation, possibly permanent, according to Cairo newspaper dispatches.

Amman P-Reuter Abdul Monim Rifai Hussein Europe Cairo da Wa Jordan

Evatt’s Lung Spot Improves Amid Pneumonia Illness

Melbourne report says Dr. Evatt, leader of the Opposition, shows improvement though a lung spot found by X ray remains. He has bronchial pneumonia and is allowed out of bed for several hours daily. His secretary says he is in good spirits but restless to return to campaigning. His election tour may be altered with possible Tasmanian and Queensland legs.

Melbourne Dr Evatt Siil Hix Isaacs Evatt Tasmania Queensland

Arabs and Israelis clash along Syria border near Sea of Galilee

Reports say an armed clash occurred between United Arab Republic and Israeli forces north of the Sea of Galilee with gunfire striking a tractor in the Lake Huleh area. Israel disputes talk of large scale mobilization and denies prewar preparations.

United Arab Republic Sy|rian Israel Lake Huleh Tel Aviv Tarael David Ben-Gurion

Problems Facing U S Democrats In Divided Rule

Long column analyzes Democratic prospects as the 6th Congress nears with 219 seats needed to control the House. Eisenhower warns against broad government spending, while leaders like Adlai Stevenson and Paul Butler signal a more progressive Congress. Soviet media call the Democratic win a defeat for U S policies.

Liingayini Eisenhower Paul Butler Congress Adlai Stevenson Chicago Heodure Green Senate Foreign Affairs Relations Committee Russia Radio Moscow U.S Tass New York World Telegram Sun SIS Morcow

Redstone Missile Finally Goes into Full Atlantic Flight

Army experts launched the final Redstone research and development missile over the Atlantic and announced it is now fully operational. The milestone comes as Cape Canaveral reports preparation and security surrounding the test.

Redstone Missile News Cape Canaveral Florida Reuter Redsone Atlantic

Turf Withstands Vertical Landing

The research air craft landed successfully on a soft turf football pitch yesterday. Experts doubted the craft could withstand the engine blast and weight, but the four downward engines operated as planned and the landing was completed without incident.

Reuter Brian

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