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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1957
Page
5
Cedric Hope of the Science Committee on Publication in the ACT responds to a Chicago mother who chose Christian Science treatment over medical care for a polo related rejection, defending church stance.
The Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission raises wages for males and females and urges both employers and earners to boost efficiency and cut production costs. It notes state variations and stresses the need for future wage alignment while considering payroll tax abolition to offset inflationary pressure. The government faces budgetary implications and potential tax changes.
Industry gains boost Italian prosperity with rising living standards and more consumer goods. The lira weakens slightly as wages rise and crops suffer, yet motor vehicles, refrigerators, and televisions appeal to households. Tourism fuels foreign exchange while unions split between Democratic and Communist factions.
The Canberra Orchestr Society aims to raise the city’s musical standard with two plans. One invites a top violinist to lead the strings for May 4 concerts, the other seeks international teachers. Public support is needed to secure a featured quartet and broaden the season with three chamber recitals.
Government will study two proposals from Japanese wool interests to strengthen ties with Britain and support Japan as Australia’s best trade partner. Officials noted potential mutual benefits and a direct circuit could be a significant advantage, as reported by Reuters.
A steering committee was formed to organize education groups in the ACT It will contact organizations to invite them to the inaugural meeting The committee chairman is Mr B Hits with secretary Mr J M ing Other members include J Bullen Curran and KH Bisir
A Canberra broadcast of the Anzac Commemoration featured the City Band and the Last Post. The piece urged patient support for the band as members selflessly volunteer, noting the group may need time to rehearse before public performances resume. The discourse stresses public spirit and readiness for future appearances.
Government indicates no referendum on whether the Austro-Han people favor a ban or continuation of nuclear testing. Public debate centered on the issue amid regulatory discussions and potential policy shifts.
The article notes banking policy as a key autumn Parliament item. Prime Minister Menzies plans talks with drafting officers in coming weeks before leaving for the Prime Ministers Conference in London in June. Parliament meets tomorrow and adjourns in June.
In Parliament the House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 pm today and, after questions, will resume debate on a motion for acceptance of the raw Australis. United Kingdom Trade.
In a letter to the Advisory Council Minister for the Interior Fairhall said a permanent technical college at Canberra will not be built now. The start would come later with resources focused on housing and schools. Opponent Pead urged a new building, noting safety and disrepair.
A high price land sale occurred at Glenwood with 2800 acres sold in two blocks. Mrs R E Cameron of Weetangws bought the first block at 40 per acre and Min A J Murphy of Hall purchased the second 1000 acres. Buyers from NSW districts and Victoria attended as New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Gowburn and N C Cockton Frail conducted the auction.
Dr L J Witt Holt from the Department of Health told the Advisory Council that Canberra considers limits on milk intake amid concerns lower income groups drink below nutritional standards. He noted government support for free milk in schools as part of encouraging wider use.
The Department of Health aims to expand the Canberra Community Hospital to about 600 beds. Dr L J Wienholt told the ACT Advisory Council the plan followed a statement by Mr F D Day about hospital expansion. He noted disputed sites for the development and three potential locations were being reviewed.
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