High Tributes to Qantas Acknowledged by Leaders
The opening of Qantas headquarters in Hunter Street Sydney is hailed as a milestone in Australia’s aviation history. Menzies praises the airline’s growth from Longreach to a global carrier, noting government support and Sir Hudson Fysh’s leadership. Benator Peltridge calls Qantas a story of vision and courage, while a parliamentary critique of early aerodrome spending is recalled.
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Statory
Australia
Menzies
Qantas
Hunter Street
Synny
International Airlines
Sid Hudron Fysh
Mensien
Genn
Longreach
Queensland
Hudnon Wiigone
Benator Peltridge
Darwin
Approval For State Office In New York
Sydney reports the plan to establish an elite New York office to attract American industry gained broad support. Premier Cahill noted approvals from over 50 manufacturers, stock brokers, commercial leaders, and banking executives, with many personal letters of backing, including the Bank of New South Wales.
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New York
Sydney
Cahill
State and Commonwealth Ofcorn
Bank of N&w
Australian officials visit Rabaul in New Guinea
Federal Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden and Lady Fadden arrive in Rabaul after a Port Moresby flight. They are accompanied by Brig. Cleland and J B Howse with Mrs Howse. The group inspects the Royal Papuan and New Guinea Constabulary drill and later lunched at the New Britain Club with officials and ladies.
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J. B. Howse
Howse
Cameron
New Britain
M. B. ‘Orken
Orken
Thas Clammer
Arthur
Royal Papuan and New Guinea Constabulary
J. Gir Arthur
New Caines Club
Lady Fadder
Industristsat W. J. Senith and Howard Dunstan Named Nominees
W. J. Senith and Howard Dunstan, associated with Premier's Department, have been named as potential appointees to a New York position. The report notes their affiliations and the official context for the selection.
Guatemalan President Avendante sworn after assassination
Colonel Guillermo Pieres Avendante took the oath as provisional president in Guatemala City amid a palace ceremony following the assassination of President Carlos Castillo Armas. The coup came as the former leader was killed by an assassin’s bullet.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City
Guillermo Pieres Avendante
Guatemaya
Carlos Castillo Armas
Jase Ailiy
Bevan Urges Western Unity Against Soviet Actions
Bevan calls for Britain the United States and allied nations to unite to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East and world affairs. He criticizes recent talks as failing to ease tensions and notes Moscow radio claims of intensified global polarisation and Western shifts in N ATO balance.
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Soviet Union
Middle East
Bevan
Harold Macmillan
Eisenhower
Moscow Radio
United States
Britain
Syra
Malaya Troops To March Through Sydney
Malaya troops returning from service in the Malay campaign will march through Sydney at lunch time on Thursday. They will arrive aboard the New Australia and begin the march at 11.25 am, passing the saluting point at Sydney Town Hall at noon where Lieut General R G Pollar will take the salute.
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Sydney
Mr. Cramer
New Australia Partler
Sydney Town Hall
Eastern Command
R. G. Pollar
Cramer
Dougherty May Return to Civil Defence Post
Senior Cabinet members expect an early decision to restore Major-General Ivan Dougherty as director of New South Wales Civil Defence and State Emergency Services. He has served as de facto head while public fundraising for the Opera House Fund waned and has drawn Labour backbench support for resuming fund raising duties.
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Sydney
Ivan Dougherty
N.S.W. Civil Defence
Dougherty
Opera House
General Dougherty
Defence and Emergency Service Organisation
Unpost
Wool Firm At Melbourne Montaged Rates Hold
Melbourne wool sale showed barely maintained rates with a weaker pace at the day’s end. Principal buying came from the Continent with support from Japan the United Kingdom and Australian mills in a market lacking strong competition.
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Melbourne
Japan
United Kingdom
State Funeral Service For Mr. J. McGirr
State funeral for Jamon McGirr former Premier of New South Wales to be held at St Martha's Church Strathfield at 10 am tomorrow. Parliament to adjourn Wednesday after motion of sympathy. funeral at Parkes on Wednesday after Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church. Flags fly at half mass on government buildings 8 30 am to noon Wednesday. Premier Cahill and senior Ministers travel to Parkes for the funeral.
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Sydney
Jamon McGirr
N.8.w
St Martha's Church
Strath- Weld
McGirr
Parkes
Holy Family Church
Cahill
Space Travelers May Age Very Little on Long Trips
German space researchers at a meeting cited relativity theory showing travelers moving for years would biologically age only a few days. A. Fritz and Eugen Saenger supported the view, while Dr. Faust suggested many earth-like planets could host intelligent beings already exploring space.
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Frankfurt
Monda
Unionists Walk Out Of Lithgow Arms Factory
Lithgow workers protest over the dismissal of a physically handicapped employee from Lithgow Small Arms Factory. About 800 march through the town led by J Dudley to demand reinstatement and possible industrial action, with a Sydney deputation planned for Wednesday and further talks with factory management and Beale.
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Lithgow Arms Factory
Lithgow
Combined Unions
J. Dudley
Sydney
Dudley
Luchetti
Beale
Cruickahank
Reconstruction of S. Korea Near Completion
UNKRA head Lt General J B Coulter told the General Assembly most projects are finished and the rest expected to end by spring 1958 with only a few extending into 1958. UNKRA was created in 1950 to aid Korea after the invasion and plans to wrap up operations next year.
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New York
Reuter
United Nations Korean Reconstruction Agency
UNKRA
J. B. Coulter
General Assembly
South Korea
Melbourne Woman Named New Pre-school Officer
Miss Helen Paul of Melbourne has been appointed to the vacancy created by Milas Vi Roberts departure. She was the first Australian pre-school teacher awarded a traveling scholarship and has held key roles including Principal of the Kindergarten Training College Melbourne and Chief Pre-School Child Development Officer in the Victorian Health Department. She will take up the Canberra post in mid January next year.
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Milas Vi Roberts
Department of the Interior
Helen Paul
Melbourne
Miss Paul
Australia
Columbia University
New York
Victorian Health Department
Othe
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