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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1958

Page

6

Canberra Terrace Plans Faced Criticism at Council

Council criticized terrace housing proposals. Officials argued cost reductions could be redirected to other projects. The development would affect housing units and overall budget discussions.

Hysteria Over U.S. Quotas Not Helpful

Sir Wilfred Kent Hughes told the Camberwell Women's section of the Liberal and Country Party in Melbourne that hysteria over American lead and zinc import quotas is unhelpful. He urged finding other means to address America's economic problems and warned quotas may not be permanent. He warned of danger to Australian export trade if tied to the Soviet bloc and cited Japan as an example.

Melbourne Wilfred Kent Hughes Wilfred Camberwell Liberal and Country Party America Japan

Caution Urged On Trade With Red China

Australia should approach trade with Communist China cautiously amid calls to replace U S sales of lead and zinc. The editor notes China favors barter terms and urges asking what China wants to buy and under what conditions before expanding trade.

Red China Australia United States Wippier

World News In Brief Pack Scrambled Updates

X ray unit to display heart on large TV screen demonstrated in Washington enabling faster heart disease diagnosis. Four countries seek a Himalayan Snowman myth tied to Russia Denmark China with backing from Tom Slick and Peter Byrne. U S meat imports rise as lower supplies drive higher prices, first half 847 620 000 lb. Churchill sails into Tangier harbor to warm welcomes on Aristotle Onassis yacht as Arabs celebrate Mouloud. Australian road conditions blamed for higher prices and costs in goods due to tyre wear fuel use and repairs. Queen Duke of Edinburgh and Royal Family sit for portrait by deaf mute artist Alfred Th in ceremonial Royal Air Force anniversary setting.

Washington Devel A.ap Himalayas Russia Denmark China Tom Slick Peter Byrne U.S A.A.P United States Agriculture Department Department Winston London Kinged V Morocco Winston Churchill Tangier Harbour Aristotle Onassis the Express Duke Edinburgh R.A.F Alfred Th Sagar Oe Royal Air Force

Sudden Canberra Housing Clamp Provokes Public Outcry

Canberra residents decry a sudden Defence housing shutdown with many facing uncertainty and disruption. Officials cite long planning but critics blame lack of notice and poor public relations for distress among transfer of Defence personnel and Canberra housing stock.

Mr. Campbell Canberra Defence Department J. H. Pead

Interior Dept Ready to Brief Council on Legislation

Department of the Interior offered to supply the Advisory Council with fuller information on proposed alterations to existing legislation. Mr. W J Lind stated there is no need for a motion, and urged members to approach him before meetings for answers.

Department of the Interior Advisory Council W. J. Lind Lind W. J. M. Campbell

Man Fined 35 Pounds for Drink Driving Incident

Donald Stewart Murray of Griffith was fined 35 pounds after pleading guilty to driving a car under the influence on September 2. Police observed the vehicle veering on Bandwash Road at 10 20 p.m. A nearby car had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. Murray admitted “done the wrong thing” and had been en route to his employment.

Donald Stewart Murray Oxley Street Griffith F. C. P. Keane Murray Telopea R. M. Allen Bandwash Road J. D. Donohue Donohue Hig

Man Charged In Darwin Court On Travellers Cheques Case

Scotland Yard inquiring into the activities of Jack Bailey as he faces Darwin Police Court on unlawful possession of £10 10s in Cuvelier cheques and £58 4s sterling, with suspected England fraud links. Bailey’s appearance drew photographers as he left with face covered.

Darwin Scotland Yard EB Tiernan Jack Bailey Cuvelier Sgt. Tiernan Bailey England Iphotographers

Parachute Instructor Saves Girl in Mid-Air

A French parachute instructor Edmond Beaussant and a 22 year old girl Marie Madeleine Degat tumbled to the ground after Beaussant grabbed her tangled parachute in mid air. Both were injured as they landed hard.

London Ally Express Edmond Beaussant Marie-Madeleine Degat Miss Degat Ana Beaussant

Prospects for Australia’s Lead Zinc Industry Advocated

Senator Spooner told a Liberal Party meeting that Australia plans long term growth in lead zinc and copper. He cited Isa and Mt Isa as expansion hubs with export earnings potentially rising to 50 to 60 million pounds yearly, while coal exports may reach 5 million pounds annually.

Australia National Development Spooner United States Liberal Party Isa Mt. Isa Broken Hill Stralia N.3.w

State Lottery Results and Entrant Listings

Results show drawn numbers and entrant names from multiple locations across the state and abroad. Entries include Miss Madge Littlewood Beverly Hills and Mrs M Picot Haymarket along with several Sydney and Queensland addresses.

Madge Littlewood Chamberlain Beverly Hills A. A. Waters Park Road Eee B.E. Saynd Nettleton G.P.O Sydney B. Smith Macquaria Seat R. I

Lourdes Shrine Cure Claimed For Creeping Paralysis

A woman who suffered creeping paralysis of her left leg since November 1956 reports a complete cure after visiting the Lourdes shrine in France.

Lourdes France

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