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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
5
Sydney Monday report shows increases in gold and abroad balances have steadied since July 26. The Central Bank notes a £5.2 million rise in government and other securities now valued at £512.5 million, with a 3.1 million drop in bills receivable and remittances in transit.
Yesterday in Sydney a Seamen's Union meeting halted a coal carrier and urged owners within 21 days to provide life-saving equipment. They demand rafts and radio telephones to ensure distress calls, criticising Commonwealth and state laxness amid a fatal Birchgrove Park loss and delayed safety laws.
Eastern Australian Mobile Diving Team volunteers under Lt. Titcombe undergo rigorous training from shore drills to 180 ft dives in Sydney Harbour. They learn gas mixes, navigation, and mine and bomb disposal, facing sharks and octopus hazards with calm, precise actions. The program, begun in 1950, follows Royal Navy methods from WWII.
The bank in its monthly summary urged the Premiers' Conference on wages and prices to push major policy changes. It called for substantial reduction in federal spending and for a controlled migrant intake around 60 000 a year. It warned that higher immigration without tax adjustments would lift inflation and harm the economy. The bank urged a uniform policy across Australia and a responsible approach by political leaders to avoid harming workers and overall economic health.
Perth reports Premier Bolte blames lack of capital for spiraling costs. He returned from a 10 week overseas trip promoting capital inflows to offset migrant intake pressures. He said his message appeals reached American and British financial leaders and aims to benefit all of Australia. Bolte heads to Melbourne after a 19 000 mile voyage.
Seven trophies have been allocated for the National Eisteddfod to be held in Canberra from April to 13 with three for ballroom dancing one for Scottish one for tris dancing and one for ballet Adjudicators named include Mr Lindley Evans for musical and instrumental and Miss Marie Boyern for drama The annual meeting praised the society and set membership dues at 5 shillings for a full member and 2 shillings 6 pence for a junior There are about 60 members including 13 juniors The Eisteddfod entries rose by 60 percent despite missing some sections Revenue from admission stood at 436 pounds a drop of 17 pounds Final night drew a large audience Albert Hall capacity attendance Officers were re elected led by President J Brophy and Vice Presidents W J Atkinson W J Hunt A T Shakespeare Executive committee chairman R Robson Treasurer C W Bellingham Assistant Treasurer B Penney Senate secretary D M Purnell Organising secretary L Waight
Commander Ratterham notes every man bears sole responsibility for his frogman suit and gear after passing final tests. A single maintenance flaw could prove fatal at 100 or 200 feet below the ocean surface. Each diver is released from the tethered life line to face the danger unaided.
An omcral of the Mount Stromlo Observatory will study a variable star cluster at Lick Observatory in California. Dr B C Gascoigne will be the scientist involved, while Dr A R Hogg notes Gascoigne left last week and plans general astrobiology work alongside specific focus on the variable star cluster.
Washington Monday Reuters reports the International Cotton Advisory Committee estimates the free world cotton carry-over at 21 million bales, signaling ample supply and potential price impact.
Fragments discuss saleswomen and policy protections. The writer notes at the time of sale the goal of three applicable protections may affect balance and force. The text suggests many people would not find the balances and faced force.
A Canberra exhibition features Park School activities including microscopic spectroscope, cake decorating, pattern drafting, and labor decorating. Teachers and students from Austra Australian National University participate with demonstrations on pottery wheels and technical arts. The event attracts interest with a diverse display by girls and attendees from local communities.
A brief local record notes an incident near Turn involving an adult, with the case proceeding to court action. No further specifics are provided in the readable fragments.
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