26 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1957
Page
1
Fierce fires roared across Harden Lithgow Condobolin and coastal areas with towns like Burriton Mittagong and Mangrove battling blazes. Volunteers aided by rescues and damaged communications, while losses included homes stock and a school. A firefighter suffered a broken leg but returned to duties.
Dudley Graham linked to the ALP amid Wagga by election talks. The Wagga Wagga Electoral Council debated party affiliations and constitutional changes as candidates, including Cook and O Donoghue, vie for the seat. O Donoghue, a veteran figure in Wagga and Junee politics, campaigns with racecourse ties and a bookmaker licence.
Senator J. J. Arnold of Newcastle was moved from Royal Newcastle Hospital to Canberra Community Hospital to be ready to vote with the Labour Opposition on banking legislation. He traveled by ambulance to Willamtown aerodrome for a plane to Canberra, accompanied by his wife and two doctors, and will stay in Parliament House a lal room until the vital Banking Bill vote.
The embassy in Canberra reported staff halted work at 2.30 p.m. to mirror a five minute strike staged in Jakarta. Dr. Mohammad Hatta urged nationwide participation to push West New Guinea claims, saying a mass stoppage would show unity and forceful resolve.
Sydney Harbour faced a port standstill with 29 of 33 ships tied up amid industrial action led by the Waterside Workers Federation. Key ships Ixion Soochow and Isarstein refused unloading, prompting threats of further port closures and a turnout of workers on 680 of 5000 waterfront staff.
In Sydney eight major stock feed groups urged the Commonwealth to cover extra costs for wheat sold in New South Wales from other states. They warned the wheat shortage threatens NSW's economy and farmers livelihoods and also urged urgent review of importing bran and pollard from overseas. The meeting grouped Graziers Association of NSW, Marketing Board of NSW, Australian Pig Society NSW Milk Board Milk Zone Dairy Men's Council Stock Feed Manufacturers NSW Flour Millers Produce Co.
Perth Monday report clarifies that Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi is not on an official visit to Western Australia. The Under-Secretary explained the aircraft will only stop at Perth Airport briefly to refuel on its way to Melbourne from Djakarta. He will be met at Melbourne by Prime Minister Menzies on Friday morning.
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