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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1957

Page

5

Egypt deploys troops to Syria amid shifting Middle East loyalties

Editorial views Egypt sending land forces with naval escort under joint defense pacts as a sign Syria faces little real danger. It argues Egyptian action undermines Western distrust of Nasser, notes Moscow’s pivot to Syria, and claims Egypt’s move exposes no true Syrian threat while highlighting fragile Arab unity.

Syria Robesmen Britain U. States Russia Egypt Arab World Middle East France Nasser Aswan Dam Moscow Damascus

Varied AB.C. Show Delights With Jim and Dance Band

A fast moving AB.C. Variety Show featured Jim and his Dance Band with cheerful artistes. Carmita, a Fijian singer, performed and wore lively costumes while playing pipes and a penny whistle. Glen Marks the pianist impressed with The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise as the band backed him. Produced by John MacLeod, the show offered good entertainment throughout.

B.C Jim Carmita Rune Ana ‘Ro Glen Marks John MacLeod

Intellectuals punished by the Chinese critique campaign

The piece describes early year criticism of Communist art and policy, noting intellectuals who spoke against the regime faced a counter campaign. It recalls past persecutions since 1942, cites both critics and party responses, and argues the regime now reexamines its products while intellectuals seek no credit.

Mao’ Tae-Tung China Ttn Sonje Exampten Peiping Propic Hongkong People's Daily Variou Streck

Inaugural Lecture At Canberra Uni On Mind

Professor Baier from Canberra University College will deliver an inaugural lecture in College Hall. The talk will introduce the newly appointed professor and discuss Gilbert Ryle’s The Concept of Mind and Baier’s forthcoming work The Moral Point of View.

Gienmur Jer Plasony Canberra Uniraity College Everge Ter Baier Prin Val Herbert Burton Untraities Melbourne Isor Gilbert Ryle Doctor Theain

Busy Minister Breaks Arm in Tennis Accident

SyDawy Monday report that Roger Nott, the busy Minister of State, fractured his right wrist while playing tennis with his son Ashley at Brighton. The injury leaves him unable to sign state documents as he serves as Minister for Land, Mines and Acting Minister for Agriculture.

SyDawy Roger Nott Nott Ashley Brighton Landa Mines

Dinner hosted at Admiralty House Sydney shows attendees

General and Lady entertained to dinner on Excellency the commissioner for fey ini eres Gunasekara and Mr R Gunasekare, His Excellency the High Commissioner for Pakistan, the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Sydney and Mrs H F Jensen, Brigadier and Mr F B Lee, Mr and Mrs A C Williams, Mr and Mrs H Marshall, Mr and Mrs K Manikkalinkam, and Mr H OO Wharardena at Admiralty House Sydney.

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Balances Edge Up in Central Bank Report

Central Bank notes a slight week to week recovery in overseas and domestic balances. Total balances stand at £471,100,000, up £1,000,000 from last week as assets fall £4,900,000 to £11,300,000 and notes on issue rise £3,200,000 to £380,600,000, compared with September 18.

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Record Return For Minerals

The fragment notes a 1958 minerals production record in Australasia. It mentions the mineral industry and a lot related to Yang. Further details are unclear but indicate a historic production record event.

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Governor General Slim to Visit Miners and Open Town Racecourse

Governor General Sir William Slim will visit miners today and Wednesday to meet them in their underground crib. He was expected to attend a cup meeting at Ceasanock racecourse in the afternoon and will officially open Cess-Snock Town.

Aie Meer William Slim Will Visi Ceasanock Cess- Snock

Lewis Named First Chairman of Australian Industrial Design Council

Mr. Keaington Lewis was appointed chairman of the Industrial Design Council of Australia formed at a meeting of Ave rallan National University attended by industry representatives. The council aims to set general production standards and improve design and appearance of Australian products through manufacturer design improvements, public understanding, and training in industrial design.

Special Service At St Johns To Honour Medicine

A special service at St John s Church of England will honour medical work. Nurses will attend in uniform. The Rev John Greenwood state secretary of the Bush Church Aid Society will speak on the Flying Medical Services and the medical work of the church. The service aligns with the festival period nearest States Ph. Sunday.

John's Church of England John Greenwood Ln N Bush Church Aid Society

Dame Flora MacLeod Returns to Canberra Visit

Dame Flora MacLeod, a 70 year old MacLeod clan figure, arrives in Canberra for a two day visit. She will stay at Hotel Canberra with Mina Eilena Mac driving from Sydney and will attend a social ball at the hotel on Wednesday night. Her trip includes morning events at Hotel Civic with members of the League and other Scottish visitors.

Vame Eet Canberra Scameen Mina Eilena Mac Sydney Flora Wil Enreka Australia League Placa Civic

Education Council Inaugurated In Canberra

The ACT Advance of Education Council was inaugurated with officers elected including President Be Fling and vice president Farr. Eleven organisations attended to push government support for education needs and to investigate preschool to teacher training standards across the ACT and Commonwealth.

Be Fling A Me Farr Mra ‘Bullen Mec I. Colley Mra. T. Onehoun M. Dicking H. Curren IL Canberra A.C.T. Advance of Education Council Gavtonsernment Department of the Interior A.C.T Commonwealth Ave Mes B. Hilling A.C.T. ‘Teachers’ Association Ubrery Amistants' Association of Australia Act Council of P Una

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