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30 Nov 1957
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1957
Page
1
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Bakers Claim Wheat Price Rise Justified Across States
A report from New South Wales notes an 18 shilling fourpence per bushel retail price for imported wheat and higher flour costs. Bakers claim a 3d rise justified by freight, production, and labor costs, with NSW Flour Millers' Council confirming a rise of £10 8s per ton to offset wheat prices and running hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Maroney
Niles
Awa
Fredimg
Toa
Lowe
Autsafa
Tasmania
Parry
Fires threaten vast ACT bushland as volunteers battle blaze
Servicemen and volunteers from Queanbeyan, Canberra and surrounding areas fought a major bush fire in the Tinderry region. About 160 personnel operated pumps and bulldozers to contain spreading flames near Colinton, Jerangle, Anembo and Bungendore. A 4 hour total fire ban was imposed across the ACT by Bush Fire Council chairman CR Cole, suspending backyard incinerators and all bush fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mspouKe
F. Reid Lossen
Stork
Honentenda
Anas
Colinton
Bredbo
Jerangle
Anembo
Bungendore
Trate
Mr. Reid
Dunehtisae
Tonto
Chirman
Bush’ Fire Council
CR Cole
Canberra
Federal M s P Question Choice Of Mr Graham
Sydney Friday at a State Executive meeting Messrs Curtin and Ward sharply criticised the Labour Party selection of Dudley Graham to contest the Wagga by election. They questioned his party length membership trade union ties and the lack of a pre election ballot. President Campbell said Graham was an ALP member and the sole candidate to nominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Messiah. Curtin
BJ. Ward
M'S.p
Dudley Graham
Wagga
Labour Party
Curtin
Graham
Ward
Labour
F. A Campbell
A.L.P
Early end predicted for Sputnik as orbit degrades
Astronomers at Mt Strona Observatory report rapid, irregular drops in Sputnik No 1’s orbit from 200 miles to under 140. If trend continues, the satellite may disintegrate or fall within days. Sputnik No 2 sighted. expected to pass Canberra tonight with limited visibility due to conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sputnik No
Mt. Strona Observatory
Tlashoe
A. Preybylaki
Austro- Man National University
Dr. Przybylski
D. Westermund
Pravbylski
Sputnik No. 2
Canberra
Priarbylald
Workman Killed In Shop Fire In Adelaide Port Augusta
A fire swept through an agricultural equipment firm in Port Augusta trapping three labourers. Karl Emil Pearson, 66, of Port Augusta died. Cliff Fenwick, about 50, married, and John Faure, about 25, also of Port Augusta, were critically burnt and hospitalised. Fire caused thousands of pounds in damage. Doctors fought to save Fenwick and Faure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Port Augusta
Karl Emil Pearson
Cliff Fenwick
John Faure
Port Augusta Hospital
Fenwick
Faure
New Zealand voters prepare to elect 82nd government
Nearly 1.25 million voters in New Zealand are set to cast ballots tomorrow to choose the nation's 82nd government, marking a major political milestone for Wellington and the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Z
Wellington
Reuter
New Zealand
Caunliy
Full Day For Mr. Kishi In Sydney
The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed Mr. Kishi in Melbourne and he will stay at Kirribilli House in Sydney. He plans a State luncheon call on the Governor Lt Gen Woodward visit Warwick Farm races and attend a Wool Bureau dinner. He leaves for New Zealand after inspecting a guard of honour at Mascot.
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Woodward
Warwick Farm
Australian Wool Bureau
M. Seki
New Zealand
1111
Menzies
Kishi
Essendon |Eteport
Melbourne
Heffron
Mascot
Othera
Kishi Juded
Bolte
Mr. Kisht
President May Yet Go To Paris NATO Summit
President Eisenhower, convalescing after a brain attack, may attend the NATO heads of government meeting in Paris on December 16 to 18. If he cannot travel, Vice President Nixon would lead the U.S. delegation. White House doctors will decide, as officials note improving recovery.
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Washington
Reuter
Eisenhower
Paris
National Presbyterian Church
White House
NATO
Elvenhowser
Paria
Nixon
U.S
James Hagerty
Brickmakers Seek Water Coolers in Parliament Case
Brickmakers claim extreme kiln heat up to 118 degrees forcing workers to endure sun exposed water taps. They urge Parliament House and Kingston Transport Depot style coolers. Ministerial representative resists, citing treasury guidelines and profit-funded amenities. Hearing adjourned to December 17 for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Brick, Tile and Pottery Workers’ Union
G. A. Findlay
Mr. Smith Auld
Canberra Works
Parliament House
Kingston
J. McCauley
Interior
Canberra
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Far Far East
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Johore
Mr. Kishi
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Government House
Dallas Brooks
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