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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1957

Page

3

Sputnik Signals Stronger Code Telemetry From Orbit

Australian observers report the Hasian satellite resuming radio signals over South Australia and Western Australia with peak speeds noted. US Naval Lab officials estimate the satellite could stay aloft for at least a year while a shell separating from the craft reportedly gains speed before disintegration. Western analysts speculate Moscow hints at advanced Soviet launch techniques.

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Record Profit At Be Gira Grammar School Fete

Be Gira Grammar School fete raised over 1000 pounds despite rain with about 600 attendees. The event featured a gymnastic display, folk dancing by pupils, and the Canberra City Band performing.

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Scientists launch drive to lead radio astronomy field

US teams face rivals Australia Britain and the Soviet Union as scientists push to lead radio astronomy. Reports describe efforts to study celestial objects and their electromagnetic emissions amid international competition and policy talks.

Washington Umday U.S Australia Great Britain Soviet Union

U K Mission To Press Thunderbird Claims

The mission led by Mr. Fisher says the Thunderbird, newly developed, has been supplied to the RAE and the British Army. It would support the Australian Army and shield the RAAF from enemy aircraft. The Thunderbird can strike at any altitude. Fisher states the aim is to win over the Australian Government and notes Australian defence chiefs were impressed after tests at Woomera where it destroyed many Jindivik target planes.

RAAF Fisher Woomera

Queen and Philip Begin Ottawa Visit Telecast Planned

The Queen and Prince Philip stay at Rideau Hall during their Ottawa visit. A wreath laying at the National War Memorial opens their day followed by a service at Christ Church Cathedral with radio listeners tuning in. The telecast from Rideau Hall reaches Canadian homes nationwide.

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Spate Of Crime On TV Claims Actors Equity

Officials from Actors Equity released a survey showing violent crime on three Sydney television stations. Over 10 hours of broadcasting yielded multiple murders beatings and other acts, with one child describing parental murder. A 21 hour strike was proposed to protest import controls on films for TV.

Petada Equity ABN ATN Sydney J. Ry Donovan

Nurse Attacked by Masked Man in Maitland Street

A nurse was assaulted by a masked man with a knife on a Maitland side street after he ordered her from a car. The assailant wore a bloodstained handkerchief and fled the scene, with details still emerging.

Oeith Maitland

Brando Bride Mystery Deepens With Irish Roots Claim

London report says Anns Kaan, widely billed as Marlon Brando's bride, is revealed to be an Irish girl aged 102 in the tale. The couple reportedly met through social circles, with Anns previously employed in Cardiff shops and Porthcawl eateries before modeling.

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Liberal Party Council Announces Annual Australian Meeting

Meetings of the Federal Council and associated committees of the Liberal Party in Australia will begin in Canberra on October 17. The twelfth annual council meeting opens with the Prime Minister on October 21. The Federal Executive meets October 20 and the new executive on October 22. The Rural Committee gathers October 17 and 18 and the Federal Women's Committee opens October 19 with Davie Pattle Menzies.

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Man Dies After Collision in Queanbeyan Area

A man died at Queanbeyan District Hospital after a Saturday collision between a car driven by Gordon Edling the Guy and another vehicle near Queanbeyan Bungendore. The other driver, John Maxwell of Bath, and a passenger had been treated and allowed to leave.

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Reid Spring Fair At Youth Centre

The Reid Spring Fair at the Suerneduet Youth Centre drew about 300 attendees. The event raised £177, with a concert boosting the total. Senator Agnes Robertson opened the fete and praised the church workers for their efforts.

Reid Suerneduet Agnes Robert Die Robertson Eee Re. BR Howe

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