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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item lists various spa services and prices at a Kingston venue. Entries include Turkish Bath, general massage, scalp massage and wave massage, with prices around £1. The text is incomplete and mixes product names with unclear items.
Police Inspector's force in Lindy Rile was boosted by the ACT Police Tribunal amid station reorganization and added duties. The decision follows a recent pattern of pay rises for this post, reflecting expanded responsibilities and ongoing restructuring. A separate report notes an electric fence erected near Warwick Castle to prevent the escape of the Earl's peacocks, highlighting local security measures.
Egypt aims to lead a three nation security pact with Saudi Arabia and Yemen to counter external threats. The agreement mirrors NATO SEATO structures, promising a unified command and a collective defense approach while pledging peace through deeds, not declarations. The move tests Middle East stability as Britain weighs Egypt's expanding influence and the wider Western response.
Sir Stephen Holmes defends Britain’s trade stance amid Anglo-Australian tensions at an Up Junehean gathering. He argues ties with the Commonwealth depend on mutual interests, rejects claims of UK heartlessness toward Australia, and notes UK lines of credit and investment in Australia despite defense costs and contested market access. He urges a balanced, firm agreement addressing production and pricing to avoid future disputes.
Weather bulletin shows temperatures around Canberra and Sydney with variable winds and fog. Forecast calls for warmer day in the region with clearing morning fog and fresh westerly winds in the afternoon. Strong emphasis on capital city readings and coastal variations.
The letter discusses a March 21 1982 public auction of government leases in Canberra with bidders paying a site premium and annual rent subject to revision after 20 years. It claims a Canberra merchant group supplied shops and offices at Canberra prices, offering negotiable debentures and 10 year currency to fund their ventures, and warns of trustee takeover if obligations are not met.
Sir Charles Darwin will deliver the occasional address conferring degrees at the Australian Nabivita University on May 14. A former professor of theoretical physics at Edinburgh and master of Christ's Cambridge, he is a Royal Society member and former head of the National Physical Laboratory. The Darwins are visiting New Zealand and will stay a week in Canberra as guests of the Australian National University en route to England.
A deputation representing Jervis Bay residents plans to present their case for retaining the holiday resort to the Prime Minister this afternoon. The group includes Sydney businessmen with local interests, led by MP J R Fraser, and features leaders from the Jervis Bay Progress Association and local hotels and guest houses. The delegation aims to argue against any plan to resume a naval role for the area. The party is due to arrive by plane this afternoon.
Amendments to the traffic ordinance authorize taxi meters across the territory replacing public fare. From May 23 taxis operate with meters, charging a base fare and waiting fees. Rates include 1/8 fare to hire, a mile fare, and 2/5 waiting charges after set times. Official notice from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles confirms conversion to taxi service and forthcoming license plates.
Arrangements for the National Catholic Rural Movement conference in Canberra threaten to clash with the official Anzac Day ceremony in Sydney. Officials consider shifting the program to avoid conflict as veterans and civic figures weigh in. The NCRM event, long planned, faces pressure from a national memorial service with the Governor-General and other dignitaries expected.
The Art Eisteddfod opens as Prime Minister Sty. Menxips hails the event and urges participation. Mr. Brophy and Mrs. Brophy chair the executive, with judges and performers from Canberra and local schools. The day features vocal, instrumental, and choral performances, with prizes and marked improvements noted across sections.
A community commemoration for pioneers at Weetangerra will be held at the Weetangerra Methodist Church. The dedication ceremony is set for 4:30 pm tomorrow with a book titled Fore Pioneers of the Limestone Pickins by W. J. Caray ball to be offered at the gathering. Attendees include Mrs Smith, Mathias Smith, William Kilny, and other local figures. copies of The Story of the Weetongoryn Methodist Chine will be available. Members of the Can bors Histories Society will attend.
The Governor General Sir William Slim received a guest overnight at Government House, with a morning reception for the His Excellency Minister. In the evening he entertained the German ambassador and other dignitaries including the Minister for External Affairs and the Minister for State for Territories. The Governor General and Lady Slim were later joined by their staff in Canberra for Sydney and briefings.
An appeal in Canberra raises about £10,000 for YMCA activities with plans to intensify fundraising this year. The YMCA president J Arscott said chances of reviving a money firm were unlikely while officials awaited clearer prospects for local support and new partnerships.
Directors of the RSL face delays in securing a resume of the elite building contract. The statement notes progress payments have been made for completed work, but there are concerns over securing placers and expeditions. A meeting discussed efforts to enable the Hull building to proceed and complete the project.
A delegation of three trade union leaders from the Republic of China arrives in Sydney with an interpreter. The visitors, Chia Kuo-Chinn, Chinn Chan Ton-linz, and Liang Chere Ping, are tied to Chinese labor movements. They head to Queensland and South Australia to meet union officials.
Commander Spencer, a postwar signals expert and one of the youngest captains, chaired a visit featuring his fourth command at a wireless establishment. He recalled service on cruisers and destroyers including Worcester, Erom, and Fr Pog, noting first contact with Australia aboard the destroyer Fr Pog in December 1945.
A quirky Ballarat tale follows Mr Menzies who seeks to meet Sylvia after a local song titled Who is Sylvia becomes a talking point. The debate centers on identity and a deeper mystery sparked by a public performance.
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