11 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event at Ate Hall with Pat Atrallee and a 35 point timeframe. No clear dates or outcomes are present.
NSW fire outbreaks across Redfern Moorehole Street and Helenaburgh Waterfall region blamed on gale force winds. A four year old girl died in Moorehole Street. trains, roads, and power lines were disrupted. Firefighters battled multiple blazes, evacuations planned, and a clothing relief appeal launched as winds fanned infernos.
The NZ Antarctic expedition led by Edmund Hillary delays its 700 mile trek toward the South Pole due to a fierce 86 mph storm. The team plans a Sunday or Monday start, facing grim weather and rough terrain as they prepare lodges and transport for the journey toward Mount Markham and beyond.
Tourism revenue climbs as Britain attracts about two million visitors in the year. The report highlights steady inflows and the economic impact on local regions and services.
The Radio Section of the Department of the Interior plans a sound system for the Canberra Olympic Swimming Pool. The design uses multiple small units to spread sound, reducing nuisance, a technique proven in the House of Representatives and Senate chambers where many loudspeakers create even coverage.
Australia proposes to provide training facilities for the Indonesian army with Australian payment for access. The arrangement aims to strengthen military ties between the two nations and align with Australia’s strategic interests, mirroring similar US efforts on a smaller scale.
The Labour Party moves for a five government four opposition select committee to report by December 3 on alleged failures by architecture contractors and related costs to the Commonwealth. The motion's terms authorize subpoenas, confidential in camera hearings where needed, and interim reporting.
Local observers described a saucer or disc hovering about 30 feet above the sea. They reported a figure of a man on its exterior who flashed a blinding light and caused weakness before the object sped away and disappeared within seconds.
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