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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1958

Page

6

Ampol Linked with New Tyre Factory in Victoria

Premier Bolte announced a large new tyre factory to be built in Victoria near Essendon on four acres at Somerton. Ampol Petroleum Ltd will finance a majority of the capital with 56.1 percent from internal sources. Goodrich Co and other rubber firms are involved. the operation would be among the world's largest rubber plants in the southern hemisphere with extensive facilities and scale.

Melbourne Bolte Victoria Re Ciena Corey Nie Ampol Petralewm Ltd Ing Mney Australia Ampal Petroleum Ud D. M. Leonard Somerton Essows Leonard Ampat Petroleum Ltd Goodrich Co. ix Oy America U.S Ity

Youth Killed In Shooting Accident In Wollongong

A one year old youth died in Wollongong when an .22 rifle misfired during a target shooting at a home in Figtree. The rifle was left by an 18 year old friend. the bullet struck the youth as he ran from behind a water tank.

Wollongong John Edward White Figtree

Women rally behind Mrs Melville in ALP support fight

The report notes ALP leaders and officials including K Anderson and Mrs C Tenchit Coast support Mrs Melville. Central executive members of the Star ALP and Waterside Workers Federation factions align with her claims amid intra party dispute and union backing.

Dney Waterside Workers’ Federation Watersiders Melville J. Melville

Racial clashes flare across London and Nottingham report

Reported outbreaks of violence between white and coloured youths in London and Nottingham. Tensions rise as clashes spread to Glasgow with graffiti calling for racial aims. UK officials discuss immigration policy and condemn extremist manipulation while Labour and union leaders respond to the unrest.

London Britain Anna Well Nottingham Glasgow West Innes Federation Carl Lacorbinere Jamaica Norman Manley Lennox Boyd Bermuda Buber

Mr Menzies To Close Tumut Pond Dam Gates

Sydney Sunday report says Prime Minister Mr Menzies will close the Tumut Pond Dam outlet gates next Saturday and begin water storage. Senator Spooner, minister for national development, notes the event marks a major stage in the Snowy scheme with increased power capacity and irrigation supplies for New South Wales.

Mr. Menzies Tumut Pond Sydney Menzies Tumut Pond Dam National Spooner Guthega Tumut Benator Spooner Thia Pata Acre

Wheat Prospects Good For 1958 59 In Australia

News in brief notes favorable wheat prospects with rainfall aiding harvest in Australia. Sir John Teasdale of the Australian Wheat Board comments on anticipated output.

Sydney Australian Wheat Board John Teasdale Frontier Artillery Japan Hetry Australia New Zealand Arctic Washington W. R Ande Glass Company New York A.A.P Seta Corning Glass Worka United States

Quadruplets Born to Dutch Mother in Village Home

A Dutch woman identified as Mrs. Lautenbach, 26, gave birth to quadruplets two boys and two girls at her village home near Z ward en route to hospital. The newborns were placed in incubators while the mother recovered.

Amsterdam Aap-Reuter Lautenbach Zwarden Land Queda

Canberra City Fours Winners At Can ton City Bowling Club

Gandy Cuthbertson Ray McIntyre Ernie Smith and Ted Bruce won the tours trophies at the Canberra City Bowling Club yesterday. A notable feature of the eight saw Flanagan drop by Jack from Manly in a strong early end.

Canberra City Gandy Cuthbertson Ray McIntyre Ernie Smith Ted Bruce Canton City Flanagan Jack Manly

Appeal for Work for Miners Conference Debates Rights

The coal unions press for action as about 600 miners facing dismissal are discussed at a conference with W Parkinson as spokesman. Miners seek a 35 hour week, four weeks holiday, and double shifts amid government talks and mine closures at Abermain and Aberdare.

Miners’ Federation W. Parkinson National Development Spooner Joint Coal Board S. F Cochran Abermain No Calliery Aberdare Mr. Monk J Ikeany Parkinson Makeas Wednewlay Unione Soaricconder Petranid Bs

Seven Deaths In N S W Week end Road Accidents

A string of NSW weekend crashes left seven dead and several injured. A seven year old boy died in Port Kembla after falling beneath a slow moving fruit lorry. Others include Jock Cochrane in Dee Why. a pedestrian near Glebe. and a head on collision near Chester Hill. A Nabisa Causeway wreck saw Toner Clark drown after his car overturned. Constable Ron Baldwin rescued three others.

Kempesy District Hospital Port Kerebie Yecer Jay Durgon Alexi Knesston Port Kembla John Borkins Glebe Sutherland Jock Cochrane Fisher Street Dee Why IgFmmacia Griffiths MacDougall Street Miller's Point Hume Highway Chester Hill Nabisa Sens Ron Baldwin Nabiac Baldwin Clark

UK Migration Policy Stance Cited by Home Secretary

Britain will not easily change its policy of free movement for Commonwealth and British citizens, said Home Secretary Butler in Malton. He noted concerns over unemployment housing and crime linked to immigration while stressing a long standing tradition of hospitality and welcoming residents from the Commonwealth.

London Britain Butler St, Malton Essex Nottingham Bolles Commonwealth Colonies Mier

Pilot Starts Solo 312 Mile Flight to Rome From Wiewild

A pilot in a Mooney Mark 20A departed from Wiewild airport in a single engine monoplane aiming for a 312 mile non stop flight to Rome. He expects to take 29 hours 15 minutes and admits fear yet determination. The Rome flight is part of a proposed solo round the world attempt planned to complete in eight days by Captain Banfo.

Wiewild Rome Associated Prost Banfo

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