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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1957
Page
6
The readable fragments describe a visit by a guest of honor, with mentions of Mr Hudyeaters and Mr Dr Waite. The text hints at an appreciation event, a panel or lecture, and references to a colored hall and a night jungle setting. Details are incomplete.
A Vietnamese press report notes heightened security for a flight from Vietnam to Australia carrying President Diem. An entourage and guards will meet the plane in Darwin and accompany Diem to Canberra. Diem, a Catholic bachelor, is portrayed as a courageous anti Communists leader who rose to power after opposing French colonial rule and the Viet Minh.
BRISBANE Sunday report describes a skeleton found in a tattered coffin near Anglers' Paradise, three miles from Southport. Early notes suggest it may be the remains of socialite Mary Norval, rumored to have vanished about 20 years ago. Police say the coffin was in a private cemetery with erosion affecting the site for years.
Soviet Tass reports a research expedition reached about ax and four fifth miles beneath the Marianas Trench, claiming the deepest sounding to date. The prior record was 10,963 metres by Challenger in 1951, with a photo from 5,759 metres.
Malaya proclaimed independence from Britain as the national flag rose and the anthem sounded at Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Sports Ground. A 101 gun salute marked the occasion while Prince Abdul Rahman received constitutional instruments from the Duke of Gloucester. The crowd of about 50,000 celebrated Merdeka with parades, garlands, and cheers, as British and Malayan troops paraded in a ceremonial review.
New York Sunday report notes the Federation of Malaya, now an independent Commonwealth member, applying for United Nations membership. Prime Minister Prince Abdul Rahman telegrammed to UN Secretary General Hammarskjold urging submission to the Security Council. Prime Minister Abdul Rahman also serves as Foreign Minister.
Sydney buyers and Japanese demand are eyed to lift the wool market at the four day Sydney sale starting tomorrow. Dalgety figures show a 10-12 percent drop at Brisbane but expect Melbourne and Perth to firm. Brokers anticipate keen bids from Continental buyers and Bradford, with about 50 000 bales offered in Sydney, and the national clip projected near 4.9 million bales despite NSW drought.
The article notes Lord Altrincham’s sharp critique of Mr Menzies and Archbishop, citing press reactions that the public was unsettled by his views. It quotes reactions from Harold Macmillan era politicians and condemning remarks about Canterbury, while The London Daily Express hints at future targets within the Church of England.
Victoria records its sole road death of the weekend as Mollie Planche 38 of Barky Street Albion dies instantly in a collision on the Western Highway near Rockhanks. Her husband Percival suffers head injuries and shock, daughters Gali 12 months and Heather 5 sustain serious injuries. other occupants of the utility have minor injuries. The remainder of the family is hospitalized with varying conditions.
The Red Cross Blood Bank visits Canberra with booking hours from 9 30 to 4 39 daily at the Ret Cross Hut Westside. Secretary Mrs P N Self urged donors to call U2153 during hours and after hours appointments may be set by phoning S249 or US473. Strong donor response reported for the Albert Hag visit starting Tuesday September 1.
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