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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1957

Page

6

Trend Against Indonesian Reds Says Dr Helmi

Dr Helmi stated the trend is against the Communist Party in Indonesia while the country remains democratic and tolerates all ideologies. He noted Australia has little to fear and cited 39 of 262 seats won by Communists in the last elections. He predicted heavy losses for Communists next election as other parties turn away. He said Indonesian cadets will train in Australia next year, about 10 arriving, with Colombo Plan aid supporting Indonesia as a helpful partner.

Y. Helmi Communist Party Indonesia Australia Heims Dr. Helms Devcent

Rainfall Averages Show September Drought Across Regions

Australian Capital Territory recorded 31 points of rain in September, the eighth month below average this year. July was the sole above average month at 242 points. Year to date totals reach 1113 points, under the 2437 annual mean, with Cooma noting 51 points on five wet days and Monaro reporting no rain over the weekend amid drought threats.

Australian Capital Territory Fairbairn Cantre Cooma Monaro

Damages For Injuries In Fall From Truck

A man named Charles Evana Wheat of Novar Street Yarralumla was awarded 2276 in the ACT Supreme Court. He claimed 10000 against Joseph Devlin of Tarralumila and Andrew Hawke of Westlake for injuries after being thrown from a running board when Devlin swerved to avoid Hawke’s truck near a brickworks. Wheat alleged high speed driving and off road forcing by Hawke caused the crash. He sought 1400 for lost wages and detailed spinal, rib, and other injuries. Defendants denied negligence and said Wheat was on the running board without request and Hawke claimed no contributing driving.

A.C.T. Supreme Court Charles Evana Wheat Novar Street Yarralumla Joseph Devlin Hosker Street Tarralumila Andrew Hawke Westlake Wheat Devlin Yarralumia Hawke Acton Travellang Rinning Board

Crashes and Disasters Highlight Odd Asia Pacific News

A Japanese Airlines aircraft with 57 aboard crashed near Osaka with casualty details pending. A Karachi bound express freight collision near Montgomery Pakistan killed 40 and injured over 60. Other items note blood storage advancement in New York and export quality calls in Sydney alongside a monkey captured in Hornsby street.

Kyo Reuter Japanese Airlines Osaka Japan Lahore Pakistan A.a.p.reuter Gambar Montgomery

Australian aid praised by Hungarian refugees delegation

A Hungarian refugee delegation led by C Sittner and G De Barcza visits Australia to thank the government for assistance and to acknowledge political support. Joe Menzies and Dr Kapossy accompany the group as they arrive.

Hungarien Hangin Ppl Joe Menzies C. Sittner Hungarian Workers’ Council Charles Ravast Legation G. de Barcza Sittner Kapossy Hore Ce

Japs Accused of Piracy in Auto Designs

British firms level piracy claims at Japanese manufacturers alleging copies of car models closely resemble British and French designs. Tokyo rejects the charges as ridiculous while UK officials describe ministerial talks on trade and economic issues as courtesy calls.

Prince Motor Company Japan London Fujiyama Britain Morgan Board of

Rise in Meat Production in Australia 1956-57

Meat production in Australia totalled 1 249 594 tons in 1956 57 an increase of about 25 000 tons from the prior year Beef and veal output rose by 43 612 tons to 804 219 tons indicating a substantial gain across sectors The Commonwealth Health report notes higher cattle and calf yields and improved farm efficiency across regions.

Australia

Hungary refugees thank Australia at Parliament House

Delegation led by G De Barcza thanked Prime Minister Menzies for political and moral support to Hungary in the United Nations. They praised Australia's aid to refugees who fled Budapest and urged unity against Communism. Menzies said Hungary’s struggle showed world-wide support and that Australia is proud to assist.

Hungary Free World Mr.Barcza

No Restriction On Sale Of Tranquillisers

Sydney. Premier Cahill argued against sharp limits on tranquiliser sales, saying restrictions would harm most people. MPs feared easy access but no proposal to curb sales was adopted. concerns center on irresponsible use by a few.

Sydney Cahill

Further Delay In Presenting Ebasco Report

Sydney reports the Ebasco transport inquiry will not be presented for another two weeks. Minister Enticknap said printing is underway and the report is expected to reach the Government mid October. The overdue document targets railway and road transport savings with many recommendations already enacted.

Sydney Ebasco Trans Enticknap

Labour Leader Urges Disbandment Chinese Forces and UN Entry

Margaret Herbison at the British Labour Party conference called for the disbandment of the Chinese National forces and for Communist China to enter the United Nations. She urged a Middle East cool area and criticised the government over linking nuclear tests to disarmament.

Brighton Susser P.reuter Labour Party Margaret Herbison China United Nations Middle East Miss Herbison

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