12 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
1
The readable fragments reference a meeting or event with unclear names and a mention of money. No definite entities or outcomes are identifiable from the provided text.
Government sees possible use of Sabre Jet style fighter in Australian defence plans. A U S inspection of a prototype follows talks with Sir Philip, with production not expected for 18 months. Australia to boost local output at Bendigo and Maribyrnong while awaiting US reports and SEATO orders.
Soviet foreign minister declares a Middle East policy line blaming Turkey for edging toward regional war. Gromyko alleges Washington and Henderson pressed Ankara to curb Syria, while Turkish troops gather on Syria’s borders and Syria contemplates protests and UN action. In Damascus, Syria weighs protests to the U.S. and internal stability efforts. Cairo reports hint at Anwar El Kom Jadid’s resignation amid pressure, and Athens denies U.S. arms flights through Greece.
Prime minister Abdul Rahman announces Malaya will regulate and limit cross border entry over the causeway to Singapore as federation guards its security. He notes the step aims to protect Malaya while allowing eventual entry for continued ties with Singapore.
The eight Locke boys and their dog Betsy prepare to leave Canberra after their mother’s death on Friday night. They travel 170 miles with Rev. E G Buckla to their new home at Bungerimbi. The boys named are Stephen David Kenney Cyril Gerald Michael Robert and John.
The Locke Fund reached 2300 pounds as Canberra residents contribute to the eight boys left destitute by their mother’s death. Donations arrive from Victoria and Queensland with personal notes of sympathy. The boys travel to Bungarimbal Home near Tumbarumba with aid from the National Council of Women and Apex Club. Receipts will be issued by the Diocesan Registrar and donations are tax deductible.
The Rev. David Tom Flockhart, inducted as Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, declared that closer unity of the Presbyterian, Congregationalist and Methodist denominations into a United Church of Australia would bring gains. He spoke at the Assembly Hall tonight.
Prime Minister Mr. Menzies suspended his Budget speech planned for last night in the House of Representatives due to ill health. He returned to the Lodge for rest and will likely speak tonight or next Tuesday depending on his condition after a brief meeting with the Minister in charge.
The International Labour Organisation was a valuable and effective body that should be supported by Parliament. The Miner for Labour spoke in the House of Representatives urging support for the LLO. He noted Australia with its high wage structure could help raise industrial standards elsewhere and promote social justice through the ILO.
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