Budget Set for September 3 as Parliament Debates Key Measures
The government schedules the 1957 58 Budget for September 3 with five weeks planned for Budget and related measures. Br Holt says debate begins the following Tuesday and the main agenda includes an amending Banking Bill and ratification of the Australian Japanese Trade Agreement. Parliament will adjourn after four weeks for a week, then resume for another four weeks as conditions allow.
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Australians Rally to Win Hamburg Doubles Title
Australia’s Don Candy and Mervyn Rose defeated Orlano Sirola and I. Petrovic 10-8, 6-3 to claim the West German doubles crown at Hamburg. Earlier they beat Trevor Fancutt and Gordon Forbes 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals after two matches on the same day. Mexico's Maria Reyes defeated Mary Hawton 8-6, 6-2 in the women's singles semi.
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War Memorial Views on New Australian Stamps
Melbourne reports Postmaster-General W Davidson announced two Canberra views to appear on new stamps early in 1958. The stamps will be issued in a two denomination format within the general postage series, with the first class rate to be added.
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Melbourne
Canberra
W. Davidson
Sampe
Dutch envoy Lovink named ambassador to Australia
The Netherlands appoints Antonius Hermanus Johannes Lovink 55 expert on Chinese and Far East affairs as Dutch Ambassador to Australia replacing previous postings. Dockers Back Markets Strike in London slows port activity as about 6 000 workers walk out at five markets. UK Labour aids treason trials fund raises total to 5 000 pounds to support defence and families of scorers in South Africa.
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Curfew Imposed in Newry Frontier to curb Terrorism
In Northern Ireland the government curfews the Newry frontier area from 11 p.m. to 6 20 a.m after a spate of incidents in 24 hours. The measure could spread to additional zones if needed. The curfew comes amid a wave of nationalist extremism and ongoing security concerns.
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Maralinga Tests To Be Fired From Balloons
British Australian nuclear tests may use captive balloons to detonate devices high above the ground to reduce fallout. Mr Beale said ground control would steer balloons by cable and safety measures meet all life and property protection requirements in Australia.
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Progress candidates confident in civic reform bid
At a meeting of the ACT Progresa and Welfare Council three Progresa candidates for the Advisory Council and Hospital Board election reported favorable trends toward nonpartisan public choice. Jim Pead Kevin Mulherin and John Murray cited growing acceptance of progress principles and shifting voter attitudes away from party lines.
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Unions Form Committee To Probe Canberra Hospital
A new committee formed by unions seeks to collect evidence on alleged unfair practices at Canberra Community Hospital. Critics claim veteran staff faced forced resignations amid alleged victimisation. officials deny substantiation and call for a full public investigation. Members include Dr J W Burton and B Dorvidenn among others.
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Australian lawn tennis body proposes Perth for Davis Cup final
The Australian Lawn Tennis Association suggested Perth as the venue for the inter-zone finals of the Davis Cup, the International Tennis Federation said today.
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Australian Lawn Tennis Association
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New Car Sales Drop In June See Slow After May Lift
June new car registrations fell from May levels with 11 687 units sold. In the month 5 981 were in urban areas and 5 786 in rural regions as the market retraced after a brief May uptick.
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Flu Outbreak Hits Older Pupils More Than Younger Children
Canberra reports show influenza spreading among older pupils while younger children stay largely unaffected. Absences rise across several schools with about 168 pupils and five teachers off. Ainslie Public School reports 259 pupils absent. Government departments, fire brigade platoons, and multiple schools note illness impacts. Persistent cases at Church of England Girls Grammar, St Benedict's School, and St Edmund's Christian Brothers College reflect the broad, improving trend for primary levels.
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Canberra
Ainslie
Fen Nanas
Ahasnoan
Bt. Benedict's School
St. Edmund's Christian Brothers’ College
Pinball Machines Declared Legal by Supreme Court
Sydney authorities report the Full Supreme Court has ruled pinball machines legal. The majority decision upholds the legality amid prior challenges and confirms the court’s stance on gaming devices.
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Full Supremert
Elections Set For September 14 In Canberra Districts
Elections close at 6 p.m. Friday for the ACT Advisory Council and Canberra Hospital Board. Nominations end August 26, with enrolment cards available at post offices for late applicants. polling booths will be widely located across Canberra.
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Canberaam
Sydney Doctor Marries Biscuit Heiress in Quiet Wedding
A Sydney doctor wed Barbara Mitchell, daughter of Canadian heiress Froom Mitchell of Sydney, in a small ceremony at Rt. Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday. Only about three relatives attended as details from Cannes report the union between the Australian physician and the Canadian heiress.
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