19 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
1
A royal commission recommends salary increases for parliamentarians with City members at 600 pounds per year, Country members 800, Senators 700, and tax changes for ministers, the Leader of the Opposition, and other office holders. Prime Minister Menzies opened debate in Canberra signaling legislation next month for July 1 implementation.
The report by the Nicholas committee proposes new pay and allowances for Prime Minister Menzies and Sir Arthur Fadden, with base salaries for Members of Parliament at 2350 pounds plus ministerial and electoral allowances. The plan would raise senior and other ministers salaries and allow tax deductions for electoral expenses, drawing mixed reactions in Parliament.
Russia calls on Middle East powers to avoid actions that worsen Arab-Israeli tensions and pledges support for UN peace efforts. Observers in Moscow see it as a bid to project Soviet peacemaker status amid skepticism at the United Nations. The Kremlin also confirms the dissolution of the Cominform, signaling a move toward peaceful coexistence.
The Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Archer released figures showing the cost of living rose by an average 0.12 per cent in the six capital cities and 30 major country towns. The new basic wages for capital cities rise in several states, with Sydney at £12/16/-, Melbourne £12/10/-, Brisbane £11/14/-, Adelaide £12/6/-, Perth £13/8/-, Hobart £13/8/-. The six capitals average £12/14/- and 30 towns £12/13/-, both up by 3d. State by state food and rent rises are noted, while federal awards keep some workers unchanged. Opposition leader Dr Byatt warns of higher living costs and supports nationwide price fixes. Trade union leaders condemn the cost of living rise as workers’ standards fall and factory unrest grows.
London reports Sir Anthony Eden stating in Parliament there will be no negotiations in Cyprus until law and order are restored. Labour's Aneurin Bevan accuses the government of clarity about whom it will not negotiate with. In Nicosia a dawn curfew is in force for a week after a Cypriot Greek police officer was murdered last Sunday.
Portsmouth crowds greet Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev as they arrive for a 10 day visit marked by formal welcomes. They will hold top level talks with Prime Minister Eden, meet the Queen, tour atomic centers, and visit Birmingham and Edinburgh.
A 19 year old Aboriginal man Charlie Sayu Wulumu improved rapidly in Darwin Hospital after being fed solids through a nasogastric tube while off an iron lung. Doctors link his recovery to eight days since exposure to a suspected Arnhem Land poison and note investigations into possible administration of a sedative poison by natives during a singing ritual.
The budget introduces a tax free prize savings bond offered to buyers, with £1 bonds, no interest, quarterly draws, cashing options, and scaled allowances. Chancellor Macmillan defends it as non gambling, aiming to attract savers while maintaining national finance and inflation control.
Rebel ALP unions meet at Trades Hall challenge Labour Council officers. They vow to raise the issue at the weekly council meeting as New South Wales factions clash over federal intervention. Reported tensions describe calls for a new State Executive and potential splits.
Grace and Prince Rainier II wed in a civil ceremony under the Napoleonic code with vows exchanged amid medieval pageantry in Monaco. A religious ceremony is planned in St Nicholas Cathedral, followed by a yacht honeymoon as Monaco’s throne faces uncertain succession if no heir is produced.
Major General Lord Gowrie’s brother, Major-General Lope Ruthiven, died Monday night during a visit to Bath England. He was 86 years old.
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