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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1957

Page

5

Dismissal of Zhukov Deepens Cold War Tensions

The October 1987 notice analyzes Zhukov’s removal as Soviet Defence Minister after his Yugoslavia and Albania trip. It links the move to Sputnik inspired Russian activism, Khrushchev’s stature, and potential U.S.-Soviet bargaining. It notes Western skepticism about any rapid rapprochement and warns of limited arms talks prospects.

Marshal Zhukov Yugoslavia Albania Russia Washington Moscow Zhukov West Tito Sputnik Khrushchev United States Turkey Key U.S.S.R China U.K

Rotary governor to visit Canberra district event

Canberra Rotary Club hosts Alfred Witcombe district governor of Rotary International 70th district for a routine annual visit. He will address the club confer with president Arthur Phillips and committee chair on administration and service activities.

Rotary Club of Canberra Alfred F. Witecombe Rotary International Rotary Arthur Phillips Witcombe Wittcombe, Hedworth & Co Rotary Cluba| J Roy Club Phillips South Central America Europe Asia Africa Islands of the Pacific Bodia Guadeloupe Liechtenstein Uganda Phillipa

Aboriginal artist invited to study in Sydney art school

In Boal Australia a young girl aged around a year old is named as a potential professor to Australia’s lead artist. Albert Memature, an Aboriginal artist, has been offered real instruction in Sydney. Teachers at the National Art School, led by Principal L Roy Davies, say the girl’s exposure to trained instruction could benefit her development and local art circles.

Sydney Boal Australia Australia Albert Memature Nation Art School Cope Sydne Winnie Bamars Umeewerra Mission Portsare National Art School L. Roy Davies

London bank rate rise could push Australian rates higher

Sydney reports a British financial journalist links a UK rate hike from 5 to 7 percent to possible increases in Australian interest rates. Harold E. Wincott notes British banks may raise borrowing costs, affecting Australian securities and expansion plans by British firms in Australia, with ripple effects on loans and hire purchase costs.

London Sydney U.K Harold E. Wincott Investor's Chronicle Britain Australia Mr. Wincott Joan United Kingdom Wincott

Excellencies open Royal Perth Yacht Club sailing season

Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Slim visited the Royal Perth Yacht Club on Saturday afternoon with personal staff, where His Excellency opened the 1957-58 sailing season.

Lady Slim Royal Perth Yacht Club

McGirr Dies at 66 Former NSW Premier James McGirr

Sydney reports former Labour Premier of New South Wales James McGirr died tonight at his home. He was 66 years old and had led the state from 1947 to 1952 before joining Maritime Service Board presidency since 1952. Born November 18 in NSW to Irish parents, he studied at the University of Sydney. Premier Cahill called the death a shock to Labour leaders and praised the McGirr family's long service to the state.

Sydney James McGirr N.B.W M.8.w. Maritime Service Board N.S.W Marn N.aw University of Sydney Cahill

Soviet claims new robot house building system

Moscow reported by Reuters that Soviet engineers say they have invented a robot machine able to lay five blocks in a day, allowing houses built of concrete blocks and frameless panels to be erected in a short period. The Beavor News Agency quoted Teas on the claim.

Moscow Reuter Stlentae Bovier Teas Tans Seid

Hungarians Find New Homes Amid Refugee Exodus and Barriers

The article recounts the mass Hungarian exodus after the November attack on Budapest, with 171,370 fleeing to Austria and Yugoslavia. It notes resettlement abroad, the creation of the Freedom Bridge, and UN relief efforts, while detailing camps, visa hopes for the United States, and shifting attitudes in host nations. It also covers Yugoslav arrivals, border authorities, and the broader refugee strains affecting Austria and neighboring states.

Kremen Austria Sumiet Ancau Hungary United States Yugoslavia Tem Europe United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees August R. Lindt New York Eng Canada Australia West Switzerland England Intergovernmental Committee For European Mi ICEM

Large Delegation For F A C Talks

A joint statement from Acting Minister of External Affairs Sir Philip McBride and Minister for Primary Production Mr McMahon outlines a large delegation for F A C talks. The conference will consider reserves agricultural support policies and international agricultural commerce arrangements affecting Australia.

Philip McBride McMahon Australia Bullock Agriin Nsw Dr. Noble F. Groganthe R Department

New Nursery For Princess Anne

London reports a new nursery project for Princess Anne with discussion of past diaries and alterations. The piece notes the Queen and Prince diaries and describes the nursery partnership details and historical context of royal childcare arrangements.

Princess Anne London Bunaay Reuter Hes Princess & Wooden

Mollet Forms New Cabinet In Paris

M Mollet announced today that his cabinet was practically formed after ironing out final details. The report notes the new administration in Paris and the reshuffle implications for French policy.

M. Mollet Paris Seas Reuter M.et

Treasurer Visits War Cemetery at Port Moresby

Sir Arthur Fadden, treasurer, laid a wreath on the Cross of Sacrifice at Bomana War Cemetery Port Moresby. His thoughts turned to his son who recently died from illness believed worsened by war injuries suffered in the New Guinea campaign.

Port Moresby A.p.reuter Sir Arthur Fadden Bomana War Arthur New Guinea

Students of Many Nations Attend Red University

Report on Leip Thayrem University shows 400 to 700 foreign students from Asia Africa and beyond with several from the United States. Viet Namese students describe themselves as such and express satisfaction with chemistry study amid government demands for farm work and voluntary rebuilding duties.

Red University Leip Thay Rems Far Stra Leipeig Wulde Wes Atudenta

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J. McGirr By Richard Kasisc HKE Vienna Associated Press Poind Mets Raat F.A.C Leipzig East Germany Prean University of Leipzig Karl Marx University Csi Groun Becar
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