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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

2

Puppet Show Aids International House Charity Effort

A chaotic account notes a puppet show at University House Canberra aiding the International House appeal. The event featured volunteers from Warsaw University and student workers between the wars, with donations supporting the International House cause.

Huss Canora Waller Canberra University House Encernatonel House Era Wilkinean Warsaw University Mike

Presentation of prizes in the ACT judged in afternoon

Mervin Ewe judging the ACT competition with prize presentations slated for the afternoon. Rural Lanscee hosts the event inviting participants and noting recent telegraph updates on the program.

Mervin Ewe Lanscee! Aw Bac Mand

Weather Forecast for Canberra Districts and Surrounds

At 9 am the temperature will be 38.7 degrees and rising, with a cool day ahead and a west wind. Expect fair but chilly conditions with a few showers over the slopes and tablelands later.

Pam -Anberra Bouthaes

Budget speech shows indecision clouds economic plan

The speech critiques the Budget for minimal relief, delayed decisive action, and reliance on committees. It notes inflation risks, weak measures to reduce costs, and calls for stronger government steps to boost production and economic stability. It contrasts with other nations taking firmer fiscal action.

Lnere Feo NaWeVer Thors Jedd Treasury Treamury Itaelf

Tea and Dairy Subsidies to Continue In Budget Plan

The ministerial budget review signals continued subsidies for tea and dairy despite reductions. Treasury reports show support funds totaling over £1.3 million for deliveries and farm input relief, with expected tweaks in the 1914-15 period and ongoing Commonwealth aid to aid mail deliveries.

Commonwealth Tasmtania

Governor General To Review Natives Sentences

Government introduces legislation to permit the Governor General to review death sentences handed to natives in Papua and New Guinea. The move would amend the Universal Act to grant the Governor General authority over capital punishment with a stated aim of ensuring proper prerogative and legal safeguards.

Papua Guinea Sh Cunberry Rushuck Husluck IL Eleen Hualuck Hastucke

Hydrogen Bomb Demand Shocks World Council Officials

The article reports on Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa and the World Council of Churches urging relocation of hydrogen bomb research. It notes tensions over nuclear weapons, potential indictments, and fears of radiation exposure affecting Japan and international relations.

Evanston United States Alnake North Pole World Council of Churches Toyohiko Kagawan Japan Kawage Tate

Missing Boy Found Near June Area

A missing boy was located near June and detained by police in Kootara Nett Nerrabundah and Tuna. Officials report the boy, whose identity is unclear, is awaiting reunification with a parent in Canberra. Details include a home with clothing and a watch kept by guardians while authorities traced the family.

Kootara Nett Nerrabundah Tuna Yeater Junee Hin Pareola Canberra Peter Angus Auitudae Wereaut AC Aire Pratt Jaime Can Bern More

Referendum on Dog Racing For Katoomba City Council

A referendum in Katoomba seeks public approval to permit dog racing by the Blue Mountains District Ambulance service. The vote is set for July 6 to determine authorization for dog racing activities.

Katoomba Warmenday Blug Mountains Councal Yeatoom One Blue Mountains Ambul Fanen Service

Canberra Works Budget Shows Increased Expenditure

The document outlines ACT revenue and spending estimates for the year, detailing department totals in the Interior, Works General, Health, and other sectors. It notes the total to be spent by these departments at about £2,566,000, versus £761,612 actually spent in the previous 12 months.

Oval J Bievenin le Bent Role Electret Jemstor Mietrstion Bale Nena Baturnwy-General Paken Dopmeteouns Department of the Interior WIEN Department of Wore General Services Department of Health ALCT Thone

New payroll taxation exemptions expanded in 1964 budget

Government raises payroll tax exemption from 44 160 to 68 240 and starts on September 1 1964. About 1 480 000 in full year revenue expected, with 10 400 employers newly exempt from payroll tax. Tax payable now only on wages above 130 pounds per week.

Detalla Ir Arthur Fadden House of Feprearntatives Ian Fancemsionn Wu Tmos

Canberra Women Golfers Injured in Car Crash

A group of Canberra women were admitted to hospital after a collision on an unmade highway section. Redfern is reported with a probable fractured collarbone and broken ribs. Edwards sustained chest and spine injuries. Three other women from Reid Deakin and Manuka received minor treatment and were later discharged. The car, driven by Mrs. Smith, ran off the road and was extensively damaged.

Canberra Severate Folk Arp Meadumen LT Redfern Macleay Street Mix Edwards Mendaniel Patterson Reid A. Smith Deakin Dx Waking Manuka Louver Hospital Mrs. Smith Uli Erwnne

Lt Gen Robertson to retire. Garrett to replace

Lieutenant General Sir Harvor Robertson, commander of Bovthorn-Communivt, will retire on October 2. He will be replaced by Major General A R Garrett, temporarily promoted, as announced by Defense Minister Sy Hilly Meffride. Sir Philip McBride also announced Major General E W Woodward's promotion to lieutenant general and command of Feastern Command.

Harvor Sir Horace Robertsng

Indonesian Dances for Mr Attlee at Banquet

A formal banquet featured Indonesian dances honoring Mr Attlee and Mr Chow. Dignitaries from China and India attended alongside local officials as guests watched colorful performances, with discussions noted at the event. The gathering included representatives from the Chinese People’s Congress and Western City Council, highlighting diplomatic ties.

Lavan Weanemuny Atti Habany Sheient Atites Ant Chou Lal Commitiet China Yash Kavion Indonesia Indonentoney Bay Me Attlee Chow Eiresta Tomas Ani Chingse Dette Atilve Bolles Phe Vielt Dle Kates Chinas Tally Songerday Mr Aslen Mr. Chow Tov Dinnes Ivetare Chintre Guyerns Mentacini People’s Congress Weatern BAA Acusion Inieeuten

Committee to Investigate Depreciation

A public committee is formed to probe depreciation practices affecting assets. Members include local officials and representatives from the finance department. The group will review records, assess value losses, and report findings to the council with recommendations for remediation.

Australia faces cautious path amid world economic pressures

Discussion quotes Treasurer about international prospects requiring restraint. Australia faces potential budget tradeoffs with planned finance and defense spending, as experts warn against overreach. The article notes calls to balance growth with stability while monitoring global demand and domestic costs.

Australia Atresnes Arthur Kaden

Governor General hosts admiralty party at Town Hall

Yesterday morning the Governor General Eleid Marahal Bit Niu Slim received Admit Wy Mouedynney and Brigadier Ke 4 Armolt. In the evening the Governor General and Lacy Aim attended a small Admiralty party. Major Swinlon led a concert by the Sydney Symphony at the Town Hall.

Regai Eleid-Marahal Bit Niu Slim Mouedynney Frigadier Armolt

Canberra Parents Attend Open Days at Local School

Parents and children visited Canberra area schools for open days showcasing student work in woodwork metalwork and physical education. With class displays and demonstrations parents toured classrooms and observed handicrafts as part of a community school event.

Canberra Telopea Park Ainstie and Dintron

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