Sputnik Influence Looms Over Turkish Syria Tensions
In an October 1957 discussion, Russian claims of naval supremacy and intercontinental weapons spark Western defence concerns as UN debates Syria's complaint against Turkey. Turkey blocks Moscow's aims, with Syria in Moscow's orbit and Mediterranean access a focal point for a potential Russian strike from the south.
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Crop-spraying Planes Flown From England
Melbourne report says three crop-spraying planes flew from England and were airborne about 100 hours on the journey. Pilots named Austin Miller of Bentleigt and Tedgell, with the aircraft flying in close formation. No engine trouble reported, though weather delays at Marseilles and Rangoon.
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Melbourne
Austin Miller
Bentleigt
Tedgell
Marseilles
Rangoon
Textile Award To Geelong Student
Geelong student Gordon Leslie Dunt won the British Textile Institute's spinal competition for wool textile work. He is the first from the Gordon Institute of Technology Geelong to gain this recognition.
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Geelong
London
Gordon Leslie Dunt
British Textile Institute
Dunt
Gordon Institute of ‘Technology
Scouts' Fete Raises 500 At Government House Grounds
The target of 500 was reached at the Boy Scouts fete held in the grounds of Government House on Saturday afternoon. About 3,000 people attended in brilliant sunshine. The event featured Scout troops and Cub packs with stalls, Polish scouts in national costume, and performances by the Royal Military College Band and gymnastic team.
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Queanbeyan
Iain
Royal Military Colitese
I Patermret
alec @ calypeo
Siiaeey O'Halioran
Juides
Letters to the Editor on the new bus timetable ethics
A reader laments the complexity of the new bus timetable and the satellite debate, deeming the project overly paradoxical. The letter questions the responsible party and hints at public service inefficiency while challenging the community’s scientific level and the campaign that may punish the public.
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Enra
University talks for students in Wollongong and Cooma
The principal and members of the Canberra University College will visit Wollongong and Cooma this week to give talks to secondary school pupils to give general impression of university life and training and to detailed informal talks accompanied by Mr Bincel, a student adviser, at Wollongong High School for a combined meeting of fifth year pupils and parents.
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Canberra University College
Wollong
Cooma
Bincel
Wollongong High School
Vice-Regal Fe Mrs. Cramer at Admiralty
Yesterday their Excel lancheen at Admiralty, with Bickerton Blackburn and Mrs. Cramer involved in a dubious ceremonial event. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary report.
New Seismic Station Set for Japan Papua Belt
A new site is planned for Port w to support the Bureau of Geology and Geophysics. It will augment data from Li station at bani and enhance understanding of sun sartane movements in the crust within the belt between Japan and Papua New Guinea.
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Port W
Bureau of Mi Geology and Geophysics
Beranex
Spomer
Bani
Belt
Japan
Papua New Guines
October Elections Vital to Turkey Across Historic West Alliance
Turkey faces a late October vote shaping its future as parties align around NATO and Western ties. Menderes, premier since 1950, advocates rapid growth amid inflation and shortages while opposition led by Inonu seeks unification to challenge the Democrats.
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Turkey
Menderes
Paina
Tojder
America
Atlantic
Adnan Menderes
People’s Republicans
Atill
Hobart RSL event with notable attendees noted
An incomplete report lists Hobart RSL officials and guests including Mr TBE Moyes director War Homes Mr 8 Loves director War review Land Settlement Gascoigne-Rey Commissioner of Repatriation and others. The fragment mentions Mr C Tustin treasurer and president K W Fraser of the New Zealand services association and the A C7 state bank.
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Tbe Moyes
Robert Ewing Remembered For High Ideals
Robert Ewing is remembered for unswerving sincerity and high principles as a public servant at the Canberra and Melbourne offices. He supported federal capital development, contributed to Canberra affairs, and was revered in Melbourne musical circles. his long service left a warm, respectful memory of duty and integrity.
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Rebat Ewing
Customs
Melbourne
Ee Mee
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Hia
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Inter
Canberra
Melbgagng Tnt
Ota Ou
Thian
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