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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1956
Page
10
The ACT Legislative Council will discuss a proposal allowing government occupiers to purchase council housing, following a deputation submitted by officials led by President Mr. Denis and Secretary Mr. Bourke. The council set plans to address a war widows and servicemen relief measure this week.
Adelaide Juvenile Court ordered two boys to be whipped for illegal use of motor cars. One 16-year-old, facing three charges, was spared reform school after his mother urged corporal punishment. The other 15-year-old, charged with larceny and car misuse, also received whipping and a £30 fine with compensation for damages.
A London letter proposes all general practitioners leave Britain's health service to offer private care for a £5 annual premium paid to doctors. The plan estimates yearly costs near 50 million more than current government spending, with part funded via banking taxes.
Australia has sent senior irrigation official Frank Pen to a four week study tour in Uzbekistan Azerbaijan and Ukraine. The visit forms part of a training programme to observe Soviet irrigation hydroelectric and water control projects and an associated agriculture exhibition. Sir Philip McBride announced the delegation and highlighted the value of irrigation and water conservation training.
Rising Renmark river levels spark renewed fears for town safety as the flood peak nears. A 24 hour respite gave hope, but overcast skies and forecasts raise concern for weekend reinforcements. In Mannum volunteers strengthen ganbag levees while residents brace amid rising water and a levee breach near Monteith reclaim swamp endangering dairy stock.
The Third Scots Ball showcased 15 Highland dances as pipers and drummers formed a circle to provide music. Miss Blanchfeld received a rhinestone necklet and pendant, with a Doulton china group prize. Master of ceremonies A Parker oversaw Scots decorations and program details at St Columba’s Presbyterian church venue.
President Nasser of Egypt postponed his State visit to Hungary planned for early September, saying he is too occupied with political issues at the moment. The delay was reported by Radio Budapest via Reuters, citing Ministerial buzz and timing uncertainty.
A woman who gave evidence at the Petrov Royal Commission as Mrs A was granted a private inquiry agent licence today. The commission heard she had previously done security work in Australia and had worked for the Commonwealth External Affairs and the Interior.
Dr. Paul Dudley White, who treated President Eisenhower after his heart attack last September, warned in Water Town Massachusetts that Ike is too thin and must gain weight during a Friday address.
A violent hurricane slammed the Leeward Islands causing extensive death and damage. It killed 16 in Guadeloupe, 12 in Puerto Rico, two in St. Croix, and one near San Salvador where a relief flight landed to assess survivors. The storm then slowed, drifting west toward the Virgin Islands.
An amateur bowler named Gerry Jarman made his county debut six years after a prior event. He delivered a ball from Jim Later that ended in the water, prompting discussion of past similar incidents in big bracket play.
Trial leader E. Perkins voiced considering the Monte Carlo option if the Mobiless trial succeeded. Reported outcomes from Mt Me Gambing list three outright events with cars including Car No. 16 Volkswagen driven by Perkins (Vic), 481 points lost, and Car No. 14 Volkswagen RL Foreman (Vic) with 80 points lost.
A branch meeting involved Rooney facing expulsion actions amid tense remarks. Rooney described the Sutherland Branch as a real Moscow trial, claiming the cues were framed and proven while denying the accusations.
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