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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 14, 1957

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Cooma Butchers Challenge Local Monopoly Move

Cooma butchers seek council action after a move to ask the minister to reconsider an amendment to the Cattle and Diseased Animals Act aimed at halting a local monopoly. They accuse authorities of blocking meat from nearby suppliers and plan to present the issue at the next council meeting, tied to Aid Rolfe's campaign.

Cooma Associaton Arthur Felt Homebush Rolfe Cooma Ft

Poace Tackle Girl for Flag In Parliament Square

In Parliament square a demonstration centered on flag ideals turned tense as a girl faced a taunt from a passerby. Jane Friday, described as a local activist, urged restraint while addressing the crowd about inclusive national symbols.

Poace Jane Friday Pariment Square Inter-Parliamentary

Mike Todd to stage 18 000 guest Madison Square Garden party

Mike Todd signs to stage a monster party at Madison Square Garden for 18 000 guests. Guests from 18 countries include President Eisenhower, governors of 48 states, and mayors of 100 key cities.

New York Mike Todd Madison Square Garden Eisenhower

Maralinga Test Postponed By Winds In Australia

Weather conditions at Maralinga today forced a second postponement of the spring atomic test in Australia. Officials said the test may be rescheduled for Sunday if a southerly wind prevails and conditions are suitable.

Adelaide Maralings

Move To Have Presbyterians Ordain Women

In Melbourne the Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia, with 300 male members, debated ordaining women as ministers. Rev J C Alexander urged a report to the assembly, arguing the church denies half its members a rightful place in governance. Rev E R Vines supported ordination for women as ministers or elders due to Protestant precedent, minister shortage, and doctrinal reasons.

Melbourne Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia J. ¢. Alexander Ormond College Melbourne University E. R. Vines Turramurra N.S.W.1

Elections in ACT polling booths set for council and hospital board

The ACT holds elections for one council and the hospital board with 21 booths across Jervis Bay Wreck Bay Hall Naas and Tharwa open until 6 pm. Thirteen candidates vie for the Advisory Council and eleven for the Hospital Board. Electors must mark consecutive numbers in order of preference and vote in their local booths to prevent congestion.

Council Ca Hospital Board Jervis Bay Wreck Bay Hall Naas Tharwa A.C.T Aberra Aixee Advisory Council Alnaworth

Petition to United Nations on Hungary Condemns Soviet Actions

At a U.N. session in New York an international petition condemning Soviet imperialist aggression in Hungary was presented to U.N. President Prince Wan Waithayakon. The petition, backed by 37 sponsors, includes support from Myrna Loy and Senator Javits and calls for continued world attention and possible sanctions. The assembly planned to endorse a 11 nation resolution based on a five member inquiry and appoint Prince Wan as envoy to Moscow and Budapest. Cuba urged sanctions if interference persisted as U.N. debates questioned credentials of Janos Kadar's regime and calls were made to address French actions in Algeria.

New York A.A.P United Nations Today Hungary U.N Prince Wan Waithayakon Thailand Myrna Loy Javits U.S. Democratic Party Prince Wan General Assembly Assembly Miss Loy International Confederan For Free Trade Unions Hungal United Nations Committee of Inquiry Moscow Budapest Cuba Soviet Union Emilio Munez-Portuondo

Vote to condemn Minister Fairhall in ACT election

Jim Fraser warns that a large vote for Lab candidates today would be a public rebuke to Interior Minister Fairhall. He says Canberra citizens should register clear dissatisfaction with the deal offered in many unhappy ways and demand a better arrangement for the ACT.

Labour Fairhall Jim Fraser Canberra Fraser

Bevan to Meet Khrushchev in Moscow During Russia Visit

Australian Prime Minister Bevan on a 10 day visit to Russia hoped to meet Soviet Communist Party Chief Nikita Khrushchev who is on holidays in Moscow.

Moscow Reuter Am Bevan Russia Soviet Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev

Missing Cessna Flight Over Broken Hill Search Under Way

A light Cessna with three presumed occupants took off from Koja, 62 miles northwest of Broken Hill, at 1.43 pm and was due back an hour later. A flight path sighting 46 miles east of Broken Hill at 2.20 pm suggested the aircraft was low. RAAF Dakota aircraft from Canberra will resume search at first light tomorrow.

Koja Broken Hill Cessna Atackman Eer Broken Pill Dakota Canberra

Chaplin World Premiere Draws Crowds in London

Large crowds gathered in London on Friday to welcome Charlie Chaplin and his family for the world premiere of his new film A King in New York. Police maintained order as fans cheered the veteran star and his entourage.

London Aeere New York

Diamonds Found in Arctic by Russian Scientists

Russian scientists from the Leningrad Institute of Arctic Geology located large diamond fields in Yakutia, Arctic Russia. An expedition lasting five months used plane and helicopter transport, according to Moscow radio via AAP Reuters.

London Yakutia Arctic Moscow Radio Leningrad Institute of Arctic Geology

85 Turks Die in Flood in Ankara Region

Initial reports say at least five people died and around 70 injured as floods in the Ankara area hit Wednesday night. Officials warn toll could rise to hundreds pending a full survey.

Ankara Ceres Reuter

Police raid nets machine gun and explosives

Melbourne detectives raided a flat in Elwood after a tip on suspected gang activity. A man was shot in the arm during the raid and taken to Alfred Hospital for treatment as explosives and firearms, including a loaded sub machine gun, were recovered. Three men and three women were detained for questioning at Russell Street Police Headquarters.

Melbourne N.S.W Sydney Alfred Hospital Basa Brighton Road Oon Elwood Nistal Russell Street

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