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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1958

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Red China 12 Mile Limit Sparks SEATO Deliberations

Washington sources say President Eisenhower has not decided on defending Nationalist islands off Formosa. Dulles briefed SEATO Ambassadors on deterrence measures and potential naval protection as U S forces reinforce in the Western Pacific while observers note Britain may reinforce Hong Kong as a precaution.

Fescagores People’s Daily Fritsia Australia New Ireland Eisenhower Washington Dulles SEATO Reuter U.S Formosa China Mr. Dulles Peking Weil McElroy Formosa Strait Britain Hongkong Far East Singare Singapore McElroy Quemoy

Elliott Breaks Mile Barrier In Perth Race

Australian Herb Elliott ran 3 55.1 in Perth as Britain's Brian Hewson was second and Poland's Zelig Prywal third. Elliott reportedly received an £88,000 two year professional contract offer from promoter Leo Leavitt at White City Stadium. Elliott plans to meet Leavitt on return to Perth later this month.

London Reuter Herb Elliott Perth Elliott Britain Brian Hews

U K Considers Limits on Coloured Entry

A 10 Downing Street statement says Britain is examining long standing free entry of migrants from Commonwealth and Colonial countries. Prime Minister Macmillan warns of strict action against racial violence as raids and vandalism spike in London near Notting Hill. Police pledge to uphold peace. 55 people charged, sentences from three months to fines, over 100 arrested since the unrest began.

10 Downing Street Macmillan Britain London Willesden Harlesden Notting Hill

Casey Arrives in Holland for Australian Dutch Talks

The Minister for External Affairs Mr. R. G. Casey arrives at Schiphol Amsterdam for a two day visit to the Netherlands. Dutch Foreign Minister Mr. Joseph Luns greets him at the airport. Casey will discuss mutual interests between Australia and the Netherlands in New Guinea during his stay.

R. G. Casey Schiphol Amsterdam Netherlands Joseph Luns Casey Australia New Guinea

Record Number Of Blood Donors At Albert Hall

A NSW mobile blood bank visit set a record at Albert Hall with 228 donors. Late yesterday some walk ins were turned away as the bank prepared for today with 50 vacancies. Dr Archer praised public response and cooperation as the drive moved from Canberra to Queanbeyan.

Albert Hall N.S.W. Mobile Blood Bank The Dr. Archer Tte Canberra

Nasser signals hold on West withdrawal in Jordan talks

Daily Express reports President Nasser likely will insist on British troop withdrawal from Jordan and would push Cairo Radio and Press to halt harassment of King Hussein. If Britain delays, Nasser may reopen anti British broadcasts and refuse to re establish diplomatic ties. Reuter notes Hammarskjold met Egyptian FM Fawzi for three hours amid peace mission.

Marsh Joer Daily Express Nasser Jordan Hussein Cairo Britain Reuter Hammarskjoeld Mahmoud United States America Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Algeria Aden Lebanon Voice of the Araba U.N Guards Cyprugia Uuch U.N. Secrecral

Cod War tensions rise as Iceland and Britain clash

Iceland and Britain remain at odds over fishing limits as 24 trawlers fish within the disputed area. Iceland demands the Northern Foam be returned while nine Icelanders aboard the protection frigate await resolution. Britain rejects protest and calls for negotiations ahead of NATO council sessions.

Reykjavik Wi Iceland Yester- Gate Eestbourne Pera Jland Iceland Reuter Eastbourne Britain NATO Permanent Council

Electronics To Calculate Public Service Pay In Canberra

An advanced electronic calculating machine will be used in Canberra to compute Public Service fortnightly pay. Following successful preliminary tests last week, the device will handle income tax deductions from salaries at 100 a minute and is expected to cut preparation time by more than half.

Australia Canberra

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RED United Press International Herb. Elliott U.K MR. Casey Holland Broad Bank Queanbeyan West Executive Council of the Union of Arab States United Arab Republic Yemen
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