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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

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Central Bank Cuts Interest On Deposits Amid Budget Debate

The Central Bank lowered private bank special deposit rates from 1 percent to a reduced level effective April 1, aiming to curb inflation and support government aims. Sir Arthur Pudden outlined the plan in Parliament, noting broader measures to limit public expenditure and balance of payments pressures while examining potential tax changes and public works cuts.

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William Slim's Driver Dies in Canberra Hospital Arrival

William Slim's driver Mr TG Burton, 8, long employed as official chauffeur since 1948, collapsed at Government House after an afternoon drive from Mountbatten to Wheneradronia. He was rushed to Canberra Hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Mrs Gurton and Mr Burton's child are among expected mourners.

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Mountbatten Visits Australian War Memorial Inspection

Lord Mountbatten signs the Visitors' Book for the Australian War Memorial as Major J. McGrath observes. The mementos in the book honor many of Mountbatten's comrades who served.

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Confusion on Addresses Disrupts Local Businesses

A garbled note describes confusion over business addresses in the New ask Buildings. The Chamber of Commerce official Mr. S. Drak commented yesterday on scattered addresses near Pebtic Shes, Alings Street, Gawina Pines, and Burtt Street Braddon. The mislabeling risks misdirected mail and customer confusion.

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Extradition Policy Delays in Australian Case Involving Ranele

A remote transcript reports discussions on extradition of Ranele to Tweedlavin for theft charges. Prime figures Mr Hall and Mr Holt weighed legal and international factors, stressing government protection for Australian citizens and naturalised residents while upholding fair hearings.

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Countess Mountbatten's Canberra visit romance during war years

Fragmented OCR recounts Lady Mountbatten, Countess of Mountbatten, and Borley at a reception in Canberra. It mentions POWs in Bangkok, a Singapore capture, Australian hospitality, debts repaid, and a tense exchange about a beer return. Names such as Mountbatten and Borley appear amid wartime intrigue and social chatter.

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Efficiency J Key To Future Of Coal Industry

The report argues modern methods and mechanization can lift efficiency in coal production. It notes the sector’s decline from 78 percent to 6 percent of regional demand served locally and warns that rising costs threaten prices and fundamental operations. The minister backs import changes to support restructuring. In New York, Macy’s faces a major strike by 2,508 unionized workers amid a 8,000-employee workforce.

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Mountbatten urges strong navy in atomic era tour

Earl Mountbatten stressed the need for a powerful navy in the atomic age during a Canberra visit. He praised Western allies and urged Australia to place the navy at the front, noting communications and regional defense depend on a robust sea service. He met Canberra Naval Men's Association members and inspected memorials, tying the visit to broader Commonwealth defense cooperation.

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Legislation to sanction public service salary increases

A bill introduced to authorize salary increases for public service workers from January 10, 1856, including matters related to the Superannuation Act and classifications. It covers statutory authorities, departments, and reallocation provisions, with specified dates and affected groups in the public service. The debate proceeded amid questions on scope and pension-related adjustments.

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