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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1958
Page
6
A brief account notes the procession of Christ the King entering St Edmund's College gates yesterday. See details on page 4.
Dr Evatt planned to speak at a protest rally as part of a call by the Beate Labour Council. More than 1,000 mine workers and unionists from across the state were expected to attend amid political maneuvering with ALP candidates and officials. Evatt had urgent meetings with top AP politicians upon return from Perth, with ALP leaders hoping his resignation offer affects preferences. DLP Senator Cole urged voters to decide individually, seeking more preferences rather than backing Liberal or Labour. Liberal supporters anticipate a speech by Prime Minister Mansell aimed at countering Labour promises of 120 million in services and tax concessions. The policy speech is seen as not rivaling Labour’s promises.
London report notes Australia led global sugar consumption in 1957 with 54.8 kilograms per person. Denmark ranked second and the United Kingdom third in the annual figures released by the sugar board chairman Sir George Duonett.
Soviet Prime Minister Khahohev plans a visit to Egypt at President Naster's invitation after Russia offers a loan for the Aswan High Dam, per Al Akhbar. Reports say Krushchev and President Voroshilov would visit Persia before year’s end, mirroring Halil's 1956 trip.
The London wool market showed a quieter tone as the October 1 sales continued. About 2,000 bales were offered by Australia including greasy Merinos with opening rates showing little change.
In Karachi a 12 member central cabinet was appointed with General Mohammed Ayub Khan as Prime Minister and also taking Defence and Affairs. the premiership plus Foreign Ministry went to others as the government reshuffles. The article also notes separate dispatches from Moscow, Jakarta, New York, Washington and other capitals on varied topics.
The conference opened Saturday with Governor General Sir William Slim stressing rising female roles in public and commercial life. He urged understanding of political and pay-related issues as women increasingly participate in business and professional spheres.
Professor Oliphant remarks on Australian women as among the most down trodden. He notes rural life in galvanised shanties with poor water, while husbands earn well. In Britain wives push for modern amenities. women show limited interest in medicine or teaching. Future divides by aptitude could aid mankind. A vote of thanks by Mian Jean Randall.
The Duke of Edinburgh piloted his plane into London airport after a two day visit to West Germany. He handled the controls in shirt sleeves to land the Royal Air Force Heron of the Queen's Flight from Hanover about a minute ahead of schedule.
The Queen unveiled a memorial at Breckwood Military Cemetery in Surrey honoring 3,500 Commonwealth land forces personnel who died in World War II. It lists 199 Canadians, 37 Indians and Pallattania, eight South Africans, three East Africans, and one each from Australia, West Africa, Southern Rhodesia, Burma and the West Indies. The remaining names are United Kingdom citizens.
Rev Alan Hewitt told Canberra convocation that Japanese Christians contributed to social progress and spiritual uplift. He noted Bible reading by non Christians, World Convention ties, and Australia’s role through Presbyterian missions and education programs. He described Formosa tensions and urged building strong Christian family life in Australia.
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