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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1957

Page

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Casey Flags Indonesia Campaign Tactics In New Guinea Row

Indonesian dispute over West New Guinea sparks parliamentary debate. Australian ministers and opposition leaders clash over claims of Indonesian provocations and Dutch occupation. Casey denounces a U N influence bid while defending Australia’s stance amid warrumors and regional pact debates.

Emed Dutch New Gulf United Nations Casey Aaton Philip Dutch New Guinea Caney House of Representatives Dja United Nati Austate Govrel Aukaken Jan Peo- Me Cassy Wilfred Kent Hughes Lib Chiaholn Soekarno Indonesia Rasde Bimliar Senate McKenna West New Guinea

Reds Reject Disarmament Talks Plans

Soviet Russia rejected United States proposed expansion of the United Nations Disarmament Commission to 25 members including Australia Brazil Egypt Italy Mexico Norway Tunisia Yugoslavia and others. The plan would have added 14 non permanent seats for one year starting January 1.

New York Russia United States United Nations Disarmament Commission Australia Vaally Aix Security Council Karver Weat Disarmament Commission Disarmament Committee Brazil Council

Reds Back Red Cross Ban on Weapons in War

Report of international support for a Red Cross backed weapons ban. Countries including iron curtain states endorsed a Geneva Convention draft to prohibit atom attacks on nonmilitary targets, presented by the Swiss government after an international conference.

Reds Red Cross Ale New Brown

Lightning kills Africans in Embubula district tragedy

Reports from Embubula district say 18 Africans, including seven children, died when a lightning bolt struck Sunday in Durban area. The disaster ranks among the worst since 1934 when 58 were killed in Tembuland.

Durban P.reuter Embubula Spene Tembuland Cape Province

Bank Loans Plan To Be Examined In Parliament

In the House of Representatives the opposition pressed banking legislation. Mr Menzies argued the Development Bank loan terms depend on parliamentary approval and questioned potential legal funding sources. He would consult Sir Arthur Fadden on possible new provisions while defending the existing Reserve Bank functions. He dismissed claims of a threat from the Development Bank to private traders, saying it fills a missing banking gap.

Aled Kone Wes Marto New New York Etnaarth Yale University Sry Aurora House of Representatives Rances Menzies Commonwealth Banks Bil Arthur Fadden Reserve Bank Bank Mr. Menzies Development Bank

Secret UK Rocket File Found Lying In Street

A partially legible UK report describes a secret rocket file found on a London street near Port Place close to the BBC. It mentions a second rocket motor with a code name and letters between firms, plus drawings and performance details. Beck contacted Scotland Yard but was told no man could be spared.

U.K Jay A.a.p.reuter

Diesel Truck Fee Cut Sparks Transport Tax Debate

Minister Allen Fairhall stated the reduced diesel tax would stop the double imposition on road transport. He argued the untaxed fuel previously failed to contribute to road funding, and the move ends an extra charging layer on ACT diesel trucks.

Onoeerels Allen Fairhall N . Fairhall

Japan Frees Corporal Girard on Short Sentence

Corporal William Girard, 22, Ottawa Illinois, was freed after receiving a three year sentence for killing a woman. The courtSuspension allowed him to earn to U4 if neither side objects within 14 days. The verdict preceded by tense courtroom exchanges and shouts from Pickera’s supporters.

Wiliam Girard Girard Ottawa Illnois

Minister Attacks Mr Fraser Over Canberra Bricks

The interior minister accuses Mr Fraser of blaming officials for Canberra brick quality. He notes no malicious intent and cites improvements including rebuilt kilns over the past three years and a newly constructed large kiln.

Fraser Canberra Interior Fairbrick

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