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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1957
Page
5
Deposits in Australian savings banks reached £1,227,410,100 at end June, up 7.6 percent from 1955-56. Per operative accounts grew from £158 14s to £163 2s. Private savings banks opened during the year held £111,741,000, while Commonwealth Savings Bank deposits stood at £714,773,000.
The article argues NSW policy has long restricted road carriers through administrative and legislative limits. It notes camels replaced by motor vehicles at Broken Hill, intrastate shipping erosion, and railways failing to meet industry needs. A recent move to limit road load weights provokes public protest and an inquiry delay.
The article argues railways must modernize to stay viable, citing Britain as backward yet France and the US leading in speed records. It outlines track flaws over 80 mph limits, narrow rail spacing, outdated signaling, and underused capacity. It discusses electrification, remote control, and new train designs including monorail and pneumatic wheels as paths to faster, cheaper freight and passenger service.
Australian Pre School Association official Jay Gow reports a research program on the effects of mothers' work outside the home. Fulbright grants aid scholars in the United States and Australia while overseas appointments and Canberra meetings advance the project.
The guest preacher for the 11 a.m. service at the Methodist Memorial Church will be Dr. Harold Wynnham, Director-General of the Department of Education. Readers include V. R. Annsttong and R M Cooper, with four high school students as offertory stewards. An academic procession forms Wesly Hall at 1.40 a.m. The 7.30 p.m. service features a dramatic pageant The Book of Books led by Mrs. Lorne Brown and Mr. R. Backhouse. Minister Dr. G. A. Wheen conducts both services.
Her Excellency Lady Slim departed Nubaul for Finschafen yesterday morning with staff. She toured Gagidu Native Hospital and the Dregerhafen Education Centre, then proceeded to Lae visiting Orchid House and district areas. Governor-General Sir Wilti Bm opened Yaerrottole Primary School in Canberra.
The August AC T Employers' Association bulletin alleges a dispute between a contractor and the FIELDS A in wage and waiting time payments after a dismissal for serious misconduct. It claims the union adopted a high handed attitude and threats were made against the employer when he refused some union demands.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions was praised by the A.C.T. Employers' Association which had often attacked its policies. In Brisbane the association said some unions urged the A.C.T.U. to bypass the Arbitration Court and rely on collective bargaining only. The A.C.T.U. was viewed as generally restraining militant union actions.
More than 60 women from various churches and the YWCA attended the Canberra organized World Day of Prayer luncheon at St Andrew's Church hall. Mrs EF Chandler spoke about her Jersey Channel Islands tour and displayed local mementos.
Sir I protest the removal of trees along Mort Street between Alinga and Cooyong Streets near Myuna Flats. While city improvements justify lighting and parking, the loss of mature trees destroys privacy and city beauty. The writer asks planners to consider alternatives that preserve trees and curb the windy dusty summers.
Australian Road Transport Federation to hold its annual conference in Glenelg South Australia during the week of September 30. Roy Rowe says representatives from all states will attend and Premier Sir Thomas Playford will open the meeting. Topics include vital transport issues and litigation linked to Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution.
Education Week opens in Canberra with church services and a prominent address by Dr H S Wyndham Director of NSW Department of Education at St John’s Anglean Church tomorrow night. Wyndham, an educationist, will share distinctive views on school attendance parent teacher cooperation and elevating education in community life.
Health minister announces full Temyc ilis vaccine supply will be available August 15 in the United States. Earlier disruption due to Vishiculti issues is resolved. A rescue batch of full-tested vaccine created at Commonwealth Forum Laboratories. Dr Cameron says no further interruptions are expected.
New Zealand delegate Sir Leslie Munro tops possible nominees for U N secretary general as of Friday with 43 votes pledged, far enough for victory on a simple majority. Lebanese Foreign Minister Dr Charles Malik is his main rival, while the Soviet Union and allied states back a third candidate.
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