Heavy Claims by Ministers Narrow Tax Concessions
The Treasury and ministers clash over budget cuts with ministers accused of empire-building as estimates rise. Total social and welfare payments near 246 to 247 million pounds, with pensions set to increase to seven shillings per week and other allowances adjusted. The previous year saw departmental spending reach a record 56 million pounds, projected to 60 million for 1087- Mt, amid a push to keep expenses minimal.
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Arothur Fadden
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Minner
Singapore to be UK main base in Far East
Singapore will remain Britain's main base in the Far East, with Dr Duncan Sandys stating in Sydney that the UK has no plans to quit Singapore. Britain will maintain substantial forces east of Suez and in the Far East, while no naval base will be established at Darwin. Sandys, with Sir William Dickson, also discussed defence with Australian officials.
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Singapore
Britain
Far East
Druncan Sandys
Australia
Suez
Sandys
Darwin
Royal Air Force
Wiliam Dickson
Chiefs of Staffs Committee
Egyptians Allege Torture In Plot Trial
Cairo reports say a third detainee among 12 on trial for an alleged plot against President Nasser claims his confession was extorted by torture. Major Amin Fawn testified he was arrested and held at Fouad military prison, chained in a bare cell for four days without food or water before confessing. Other accused had previously said they were threatened or tortured during interrogations. The case centers on an alleged effort to overthrow Nasser's regime.
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Rauter
Nasser
Amin Fawn
Fouad
Hogan Siam
Abde
Hood EL Islamhuty
Nassey
Hue
Ex serviceman address opens annual ACT congress
The U S Ambassador William J Sebald opens the State branch of the Returned Servicemen s League annual congress. Behind him sit branch vice president J tort Messrs R M Berriman senior vice president H C Edgell president elect R D Hull president M C Timbs and Sir George Holland Federal president of the league. with H K Joyce representing the Minister for the Interior W Bourke branch secretary A W Batley and Jim Fraser MP also present.
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William J. Sebald
Returned Servicemen's League
J. Tort
R. M. Berriman
H. C. Edgell
R. D. Hull
M. C. Timbs
George Holland
Flu Complication Not Widespread Says Pathologist
Pathologist Dr Thompson notes staphylococcal infection can follow influenza and has occurred for years. He cites five deaths in recent weeks from staphylococcal infection and warns against panic from a misleading article. Officials say septicaemia cases are uncommon and no definite link to influenza proven.
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Medical Journal of Australia
World Health Organiisation
al Assoce
Australia
Fire devastates Alexandria factory in Sydney area
Fire at a factory owned by Pioneers Heels Pty. Ltd. in Alexandria caused substantial damage estimated in thousands of pounds. Firemen narrowly escaped as the roof collapsed in a shower of sparks and flaming beams during the blaze.
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Alexandria
Pioneers Heels Pty. Ltd
Canberra minister delays on NSW report for education plan
ACT Minister for the Interior Mr. Fairhall says Canberra will decide on secondary education needs only after reviewing the NSW Education Department report. He prefers NSW findings on whether Canberra high schools should be selective or area based, and will weigh Canberra Technical College needs with a deputation he will meet soon.
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Interior
Fairhall
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Technical Education Committee
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Architecture
Building Industry
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Education de Tarment
Women's Organisations
Maralinga Tests Raise Canberra Radiation Fears
Dr. R. E. Makinson told the central council of the Miners' Federation that nuclear tests cause radioactive fallout over Canberra. The council pledged to press opposition to further nuclear weapons tests in Australia and to seek a unified, international labor response through the A C T U and global unions.
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R. E. Makinson
Central Council of the Miners’ Federation
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International Council of Free Trade Unions
World Federation of Trade Unions
Cie Labour Council of
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