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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

6

Council Seeks Place On Plan Committee

Canberra council debates representation on the Planning Committee. Key figures Quinane, Pead, and others argue for maintaining Advisory Council input and oppose removing its chairman. amendment to empower direct forward recommendations is defeated.

Canberra J. H. Pead Advisory Council Stevenson W.J. Byrne Canberr P. Db. Day Pead Quinane Mr. Pead

Railway oil waggon bursts into flames at Binnaway yard

A goods train oil waggon at Binnaway yard caught fire today, setting fire to several carriages. Two men including a shunter and an acting stationmaster were badly burned while firefighters battled the blaze. The cause is not yet determined.

Ralway Sydney Binnaway

Nuclear armed tanks claimed by Russian leaders

Russia reportedly has tanks equipped with nuclear weapons, according to Ranma Express citing Moscow officials. The claim follows regional tensions and a broader report on security developments in the era.

London P.reuter Russia Ranma Express Moscow

Visiting President Invested As Honorary Knight In Australia

The Governor-General Sir William Slim awarded the President the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George with the Prime Minister Mr Menzies present. The President expressed deep gratitude for Australia's friendship and support. They then traveled to Government House and Mascot aerodrome.

William Slim Order of St. Michael and St. George Menzies G.c.mg Australia Government House Mascot Aerodrome Sydney University Mr. Menzies Gover

Ball Pleads Not Guilty To Five Charges

SYDNEY atonnay James Goddman Ball 46 of Randwick pleaded not guilty to five charges of obtaining money and goods by passing valueless cheques. The case alleges Ball obtained 36 pounds 14 shillings in cash and a radio set and an electric steam iron. A prosecution witness, Cecil Henry MacPherson, said he had an endorsed Ball cheque for 25 pounds cashed at a Paddington hotel which was later returned valueless. The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.

Sydney Atonnay James Goddman Ball Avoca Street Randwick A. J. Burns Ball Cecil Henry MacPherson Rose Bay

Faubus warns Arkansas may resist federal desegregation

Gov. Faubus said states would send volunteers if troops were removed, implying federalizing the Arkansas National Guard. He doubted federal marshals could escort black students through guard lines and expressed hope no one is shot. Judge Davies could cite contempt, risking lengthy court battles. Seven negroes prepared to attend an all white high school in North Little Rock as the suburb’s district wrestled with voluntary integration.

United States Arkansas National Guard Eisenhower Faubus National Guard Farbus Washington Davies North Little Rock

Russian Youth Festival Sparks Fashion and Language Controversy

Moscow’s Soviet Youth Communist League newspaper complains of Russian girls adopting foreign ideas during the recent world youth festival. It cites a girl who abandoned her boyfriend, started wearing slacks and tight sweaters, and began dabbling in French learned from a French delegation.

Moscow A. AP Reuter Soviet Youth Communist League American Associated Press Konsomol Prave

Russians Claim U S Bomber Shadowed TU104 Jet

Moscow Radio quoted a new crew member saying an American four engined bomber tried to accompany the TU104 during the New York to London leg. The bomber reportedly kept pace briefly before dropping back as the Russian airliner carried Soviet delegates to the United Nations and returned from New York.

London Soring A.A.P. Reute Mowc Ow Radio Moscow New York United Nations Moscow Radio New-York-London Russia

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