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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1958

Page

10

Development Bank Plan For Review In Commonwealth Conference

A private Commonwealth conference weighs creating a Commonwealth Development Bank aided by Ghana and Malaya while considering overlaps with the World Bank. Canada hints at increased aid and possible 250 million dollars over three years, plus Colombo Plan contributions. A task force reviews commodity prices and agricultural protections amid questions on Britain's EFTA implications.

Thig Commonwealth Commonwealth Development Bank John Diefenbaker Ghana Malaya Bank Eisenhower International Development Association World Bank Canada Dilefen‘baker South South- East Asia New Zealand Commonwealth of Britain

First Lord At Canberra

The First Lord of the Admiralty the Earl of Selkirk arrived in Canberra from Melbourne yesterday for talks with Prime Minister Mr Menzies and service chiefs. He lunched with Governor General Sir William Slim at Government House during a two day visit and will confer with Menzies and later lunch at Parliament House.

Admiralty Earl of Selkirk Canberra Melbourne Men Wies Lord Selkirk Sir William Slim Government House Menzies Parliament House

Threats to blow up airliner and Algerian trials report

Summaries of several brief items include Algerian terror threats against a French airliner before De fraulle's referendum, Algerians transported to Algiers for trial, a port Moresby critique of road workers, English language needs for Commonwealth students, Beirut curfew amid sectarian tension, and a CCP directive ordering cadres to spend time in ranks.

Paris A.A.P Reuter Daily Express F.L.N National Army of Liberation Port Moresby Legislative Council Mahura Rarua-Rarua France A.a.p.-Reuter Algiers Montreal P.reuter U.K Commonwealth Trade and Economic Conference United Kingdom Beirut Lebanon Camille Chamoun Christian Phalangist

U S Metals Quota Plan Deplored by Financial Times

The Financial Times argues against U S quota restrictions on lead and zinc imports, warning such limits would be foolish and damaging, especially after the London UN conference. Australian Trade Minister McEwen says tariffs or quotas would hit Australia and world markets, risking price drops and heightened competition.

London Financial Times U.S Montreal McEwen Australia Washington

State Lottery Results and Draw Details

The page lists state lottery results for No. 4173 Ist 64307 PWG and No. 4174 Ist 82397 with multiple syndicate entries and prize figures. It includes participant names and addresses such as Central Station Sydney and Glebe Point, and shows prize tiers with numerous ticket numbers and amounts across several draws.

PWG L. George Central Station Sydney R. J. Hamilton Vila New Hebrides Vander Lad Jim Castell G.P.O Cathedral Street R. & A. Synd R. Vidler Brooklyn Street Tempe TOSTT H. K. Gill Leichhardt Street Glebe Point H. BE. Lea Tobruk Crescent Glenroi Heights Orange Rose- Thorn A. Barbato Court House Gunnedah Minties M. Horgan C O G.P.O Std M. Riznic Rainbow Street Randwick

Evicting An Elder Tenant Ends In Fine

In Sydney, East Sydney landlord Harold Thornton was fined £200 by the Special Court for interfering with 75 year old widow Mrs June Atkins. He threw her belongings into the street after a dispute over a basement room rented since 1950. Thornton claimed she was a witch and needed to be removed.

Sydney East Sydney Harold Thornton Brougham Street

Radio plans stereo for radio to match TV competition

Grace Gibson outlines experiments to produce stereophonic sound for radio as TV competition grows. She notes daytime drama remains the top radio draw with housewives driving purchases, and says 50 percent of daytime listeners favor long running serials with familiar characters.

Grace Gibson Australian Association of National Advertisers Miss Gibson

Film Producer Sees T.V. As Death To Movies

Film producer Mr. Rotha argues television will supplant cinema, reviving small theatres and spawning film societies worldwide. His address followed a screening of World Without End, a UNICEF co production with Basil Wright about Mexico and Thailand, showing life with food, health and shelter challenges and UNICEF and WHO aid.

T.V Rotha Basil Wright United Nations Child Emergency Fund Mexico Thailand Ife Unicef World Health Organisation

Utility Damaged In Collision Near Wentworth Avenue Kingston

A Commonwealth vehicle collided with a utility truck near the weight bridge on Wentworth Avenue Kingston. Charles Hayes of Gerald Street Queanbeyan and Harold Stephenson of Manuka Circle Forrest drove the other vehicle. No injuries reported.

Weight Bridge Wentworth Avenue Kingston Charles Hayes Gerald Street Queanbeyan Othe Harold Stephenson Manuka Circle Forrest

Detective Rescues Man From Lions at Merbein Circus

In Mildura district a detective saved George Murray the circus tent manager from a lion at Wirths Circus in Merbein. Murray, 49, suffered severe lacerations to the left thigh and shock. Detective J P Barritt pulled him free and drove him to Mildura Base Hospital where his condition was described as satisfactory.

Mildura Wirth's Merbein George Murray Murray J. P. Barritt Barritt Mildura Base

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