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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1956
Page
5
Alpine Club members ski for the first time in April on Mt Franklin. A work party found snow up to half a foot on Mt Franklin and Little Ginini and completed their programme despite a satumi skiing diversion. In the top photo skiers Vyvian Claxton Billy Bray and Rodante Gletton stand left to right.
British Colonial Secretary Lennox-Boyd and Singapore Chief Minister David Marshall clash over who should control Singapore’s internal security as it moves toward independence within the Commonwealth. For Britain, external defence and internal security are intertwined. Singapore seeks full internal control, with talks to continue as Lennox-Boyd plans a government reply to Marshall’s memorandum.
Prices held firm at Sydney sales with strong competition from the Continent and Japan. Bradford demand rose while most descriptions including crossbreds and ecomebacks remained steady at improved price levels.
The Department of Works plans modern upgrades for Matei c s and Griffith Primary in Canberra. New concrete slabs and quartz surfaces will replace older walls and frames. Aluminum window frames will gain protective coating as Mr. James outlines a broader refurbishment approach across city schools with similar materials and plans.
The Welsh society in Canberra plans a fir night on Monday to mark Nos Calan Mai. The event features performances titled Snowdonia and Sons of Wales and will be held at the Manuka hotel at 4 pm.
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