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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1957

Page

6

Toddler Hosts Dog in Pet Show With Irish Guards Band

The Irish Guards Band staged a polished display featuring a toddler and a dog in a Canberra event. The Band of Her Majesty’s Irish Suis performed amid floodlights with favourite marches and Irish airs. About 4,000 attended in the afternoon and 3,000 in the evening, plus wreaths laid at the Australian War Memorial. The band later billeted in Canberra and performed laments and exposing pieces including The Lament, The Last Post, and The Rouse.

Irish Guards Nhon Australian War Memorial Pipers and Diers Canberra Director of Music

Rain making planes grounded at Amberley airfield

Brisbane reports say CSIRO rain making teams were grounded at Amberley airfield due to bad weather. The weather disrupted operations and a fall of rain followed later, with various local claims of rain measurements and impacts on nearby properties. Agricultural experts note rainfall could boost sheep country pasture and stock feed, while wheat imports may be needed to offset crop losses. Tea prices in Sydney rise by 4d per pound tomorrow, with retailers planning limited pass-through and some firms delaying price changes until next week.

Brisbane Amberley New England N.S.W Witeh War Lei Aid Papenan Wongreat Shervey Cresses Newman Nike Bundarra Jof G. Chapman Dekota Pia T.1 Hunt Willams Brarlly N.E.W Japan Sydney Ceylon J. May Queensland

YMCA Plans New Building At Canberra Meeting

At the annual Canberra YMCA meeting the board's decisions to begin the new building early will be announced. Members will be told of plans to extend the YMCA heli camp facilities at Sturt Island and a report from the board will be read with officers for the next 12 months.

Y.M.C.A Canberra Membern Witt Nies Sturt Island

Machine Longer Than Big Liner Renin Sunday

An OCR fragment notes a factory project in Pitts, with a long machine to operate under licence, described as longer than the Queen Mary and capable of a continuous glass ribbon for plate glass production. The text is garbled but mentions a twin grinding machine and licensing in a new plant.

Renin Lenin America Pitts- H RAF U.S Washington Royal Air Force Bomber Command United States Air Force Pinecastle Air Base Florida

U S Hits Back At Red Attacks In Assembly

In the United Nations Assembly US delegate Henry Cabot Lodge condemns Soviet and communist actions. He recalls 1956 Hungarian crackdown and accuses the USSR of trying to discredit the West. Brief debates on the Middle East and Turkey Syria tensions continue with Saudi Arabia and Turkey seeking talks.

U.S United Nations Lon CIA America Henry Cabot Lodge Mr. Lodge Budapest Lodge Turkey Syria Saud Arabia West Amsamin Ay Caer Saniay Ved Fatih Rusty Zorlu Saudi

Soviet Spy Abel Faces Death Sentence at Sentence

Colonel Rudolf Abel, former Soviet secret police agent, convicted of espionage, faces possible death when sentenced November 15. He was found guilty on three counts for attempting to obtain and transmit military and atomic secrets, the first foreigner to face death under this law.

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Norwegian Shrimp Fishermen Planned for Australian Banks

Norwegian shrimp fishermen are set to sail next month on vessels measuring 60 to 66 feet to work on Australian coast banks for prawns and scallops. The move involves two boats anticipated to operate in the Australian waters.

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Driver Killed In Head-on Collision

A 56 year old driver was killed when two cars collided head on at Kennyville today. The dead man, William Cecil Adams, was driving with his son in law Vincent Althouse 27, both of Douglas Avenue Wahroongs, when the accident occurred. Adams was thrown against the windscreen and suffered severe head and throat injuries. He died in of Second Street Challers. Police and a party of limin...

Bydney Kennyville William Cecil Adams Vincent Althouse Douglas Avenue Wahroongs Adams Second Street Challers Lawiminers

Brighton Court Horror Sound Like Courtroom Drama

Trevor Heath faced a four minute hearing on remand under the Prevention of Crime Act. Crowds filled the courtroom as bail was urged by Cyril Wheeler. Scotland Yard official Forbes stated ongoing inquiries require Heath to remain detained amid threats reported against witnesses and their families. Heath is among four men arrested by Brighton Police last August.

Brighton A.ap Reuter Trevor Heath Anthony Joan Lyons Ax Heath Cyril Wheeler Forbesith Scotland Yard

Princess To Study Child Welfare

Princess travels to study child welfare, focusing on reforms and care approaches at a royal hospital. She will meet medical staff, social advocates, and officials to discuss standardized practices and support programs for vulnerable children. The visit highlights ongoing welfare initiatives and royal involvement in health policy.

Balloon Rocket Reaches Height of 4000 Miles in Space

Air Force officers on Project Farside at Eniwetok say a balloon-launched rocket from 100000 ft may have exceeded 4000 miles into space. They conceded the system could, in theory, be used for similar missions and discussed future possibilities.

Washington A.ap Reuter Air Force Eniwetok Pacific Presa

Sailor Rescues Girl from Port River in Adelaide

In Adelaide on Sunday a sailor dived fully clothed into Port River to rescue Fay King who fell into the water while trying to recover her hand. The unnamed sailor supported Miss King for ten minutes until both were pulled from the river. The girl is reported to be a non-swimmer.

Adelaide Port River Miss Fay King Misa King

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