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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1957
Page
6
Incomplete OCR text hints at a 1958 case or incident. Readable items reference a dispute and a court or official action. Details are unclear but suggest a legal proceeding or public notice language. The fragment preserves names or places but lacks coherent context.
UN debates over Hungary intensify as 10 nations oppose and six abstain while Hungary and Soviet officials clash with Western powers. Gremyke accuses the U.S. and Britain of backing traitors and provocateurs as Hungary’s compliance remains uncertain amid international pressure. UK Minister Allen Nebis notes no signs of Soviet or Hungarian compliance.
About 630 troops and 7 wives and 140 children will sail on the New Australia tomorrow heading for Malaya. The force forms the main body of relieving units and will be joined by other units by air. The total relieving force for Malaya is about 1,000 men accompanied by 480 wives and children.
A unit of 180 officers and men will be formed to serve as eyes and ears of the vanguard for defending Australis. Mr Cremer said the force can penetrate enemy territory.
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius will be buried at Ainola garden after a funeral service at Helsinki Cathedral, attended only by family and close friends. Other brief items include Pakistan elections pledge by Mirza and Bhutto, Britain’s motor vehicle export totals, a girl recovering from a 7000 volt shock, and academic delegation news.
President Eisenhower urged careful leadership to curb inflation as the IMF warned some nations must cut government spending and private consumption. UK Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell discussed pound protection as Britain faces new austerity measures amid the World Bank IMF meeting.
Nine teen more deaths from influenza and its complications were reported in Britain. The illness has affected about a quarter of a million people, including 100 000 school children. In Manchester 12 deaths occurred in the past week with most victims aged 60 to 80.
Andrew Idaon of Arthur Circle Forrest faced an adjournment until October 9 after the other driver provided evidence. Stanislaw Gominiak of Queanbeyan rebutted claims Bridson’s driving was excessive on Wentworth Avenue. The July 1 crash near a bus stop occurred as Bridson’s rear struck Gominiak’s car after braking in wet conditions.
Twenty Londoners depart tomorrow for a two week holiday in Denmark as guests of Copenhagen residents. The party includes eight men ten and 12 women were injured in wartime raids on London.
Headmaster Canon D A Garasey announced four new classrooms for about 80 boys at Canberra Grammar School due to growth. Construction is to be completed within months with seven more rooms planned. A gymnasium is under construction as enrollment reaches 305 pupils.
Bhukl El Knattley told graduates of a Syrian military cadets academy that Syria would not become a base for East or West. He dismissed fears of Soviet arms pouring into Syria as artificial and said Coen has no control over Syrian affairs. Saudi Prime Minister and Foreign Minister voiced cautious interest but denied danger to regional stability. Egypt's Nasser, in an interview, said post Suez Egypt must turn to the Soviet bloc.
A report notes a rise in hire purchase debt ending the year 1954 with the total record of £187,28,000. The figures reflect increased consumer credit and spending trends as the year closes.
A stalled vehicle was struck by a goods train at a level crossing near Booth Grafton. People assisting were at the scene when the collision occurred as workers attempted to adjust access to the area.
The Minister for Local Government and Highways in New South Wales said the Roads Department has submitted a case for higher motor registration and other charges. Minister Renshaw noted potential increases to motor tax.
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