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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1957
Page
5
Australia faces travel disruption as the Air Pilots Association strikes, challenging Qantas and reshaping public faith in domestic air service. The dispute highlights questions of fair pay and a sailor’s trust in national aviation, while overseas carriers gain attention amid the standstill.
NSW Teachers Federation president warns that Australia faces a national education shortfall as postwar growth strains facilities and staff. He cites NSW enrolment jumps, overcrowded schools, teacher shortages, and underfunded universities, demanding funds for new buildings and teacher training.
Canberra Repertory Society invites about 30 enrolments for an Easter Drama School at Riverside Theatre opening Easter Saturday. Geoffrey Thomas directs with mime and makeup by Jean Pope, who studied drama at Royal Academy and won Best Actress at WA Drama Festival. Courses run three sessions daily with fees of £1 1s for members and £1 10s for non members.
Local police checked about 1000 cars in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The effort targeted safety compliance and vehicle identification during a routine operation conducted by authorities.
Federal Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden told the Rockhampton conference that uniform taxation could destroy the federal system. He aims to abolish uniform taxation and restore taxing powers to the states but warned the move would face great difficulties. He urged taxpayers not to demand broad tax cuts while the economy cannot bear them.
Canberra High School students raised £663 at a fete on Saturday. Gowrie led with £166, followed by Ry House £146, Denman £140, and Lyons £138. Stalls sold clothes and goods, with house decoration prizes awarded amid other highlights.
Canberra Times readers respond to a Friday article urging the Parliamentary Committee. John A McCallum argues the committee’s remit is limited to referred projects, while noting Australia’s capital development now centers on Parliament the Cabinet and growing citizen involvement across states.
A Canberra area reader complains that the sealing of the Kings Highway section is delayed and poorly done this season. He cites rough, corrugated surfaces between Cooma and Canberra, calling it the worst road stretch seen by travelers and blaming politicians for the delay.
Community women led by the National Council of Women denounce road tax practices. Helen Crisp highlights alleged misappropriation by the N W Road Transport Department, arguing taxes paid on transport of foods and materials go to rail losses instead of improving roads.
On Saturday morning His Excellency the Governor presided at an Admiralty gathering. The Royal Show was featured with formal proceedings and ceremonial displays.
A narrator argues a lawn mowing incident creates an implied contract and compares it to insurance disclosure duties. The talk shifts to whether non-disclosure affects contract validity, emphasizing utmost good faith in insurance and noting how rewards influence theft investigations.
Wesley Hall hosted a Palm Sunday evening service featuring The Passion Play with cast members including Fred Temper as Jesus and Judy Miller as Mary. The drama, tied to Holy Week observances, portrayed the bearing of the cross and the Cyrenian bearing of Jesus with a large audience in attendance.
Sydney secretary of the Bread Manufacturers' Association mentions Mr C B Lane and master bakers instructed to supply bread by Thursday. Housewives expect a five days' bread supply Thursday morning.
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