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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

18

Public Service Too Big Says Commerce Chief

Sydney report quotes Chamber of Commerce leader L. D. Davis urging restraint on public services as a share of national income. He argues production and exports drive growth while restrictive practices fail to curb inflation and calls for a swift review of credit controls and payroll tax burdens.

Public Service Too Big Commerce Chief Sydney Public Services Erlannet Chamber of Commerce L. D. Davis Davis Givay Tree Chamber Wea Binbad

Forged £10 Note Found At Sydney Bank

A forged ten pound note, linked to a man convicted of forgery four years earlier, was found at the Commonwealth Bank in Martin Place Sydney. Experts identified it from a batch checked by the bank and believe it to be among the early forged notes printed by Charles Windeyer, who received seven years in 1953. Operators think only a few of these notes remain in circulation.

Sydney Weanemany Commonwalth Bank Martin Place Charles Windeyer

Influenza Epidemic Impacts Canberra Schools and Sports Visit

Influenza continues to spread across Canberra area with many pupil absences at Yarralumla School and Teaita Northbridge School. Principals report partial attendance drops while billeting for Northbridge visitors to Ainslie teams faces delays due to illness among families offering hosts. Ainslie headmaster appeals for more volunteers to avoid canceling the Northbridge visit.

Theospital Yarralumla ‘Y School G. [Knewaldoe Yarralumla Yarraima Xie Prim Imrot Teaita Northbridge Rei School Canberra Ainslie C. W. Davis

Completion Of London Circuit

The report notes the department states a final reshaping will commence promptly. It indicates a project timeline with quick progress and potential impact on the upcoming week’s schedule.

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