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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

5

Calculated and Uncalculated Indiscretions in Budget Debates

The piece discusses Cabinet Ministers breaching secrecy and the need for restraint during Budget planning. It argues budget details remain highly secret but public interest remains high as spokesmen speak openly, urging Ministers to follow proper rules rather than engage in indiscretions. It cautions editors and officials to uphold discipline and avoid undermining policy through premature disclosures.

Hhalf Civi Aic

Letters To The Editor on Advisory Council Candidates

A Canberra correspondent argues voters should judge council and hospital board hopefuls by civic engagement rather than party labels. The writer supports candidates deemed best despite affiliations and urges broader public interest to improve the field.

John Murray O'Connor Bir ALS John H A.C.T Weir City Tagrée Act Canberra Ion Civic Nitaiia Tirketa Tinea

Boom And Bust In Venezuela

Tens of thousands of immigrants flood Venezuela seeking quick riches, many from Italy Spain and Portugal. Government backed public works lure workers to Caracas Maracaibo and mining districts while pressure to finish projects by December 2 fuels seasonal shifts and rising immigrant anger.

Larry Allen Caracas Venezela Associated Press Ing Venezuela Aloada Latin America Italy LCEM Intergovernmental Committee For Republic of Colombia Lievant Public Venex- Welans Carasas Uist Marcos Perez Jimenez Veriz~la Canatoucon Tn Imarch Sucre Perea Jimenez Cme Lce.m We Intergovernmental Committee For Argenta Austre Ma Austria Belgium Brasil Canada Costa Rica Denmark France Germany Greece Jareed Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Paraguay Spain Sweden Switzerland United States Venesuela Geneva Europe Africa Indonesia

Law Schools Conference Opens Today at ANU

Law schools from Australia and New Zealand gather for the 12th conference of the Australia Man National Universities Law Schools Association at the Australian National University. About 22 professors and lecturers will attend with guests from Malaya Northwestern University and Victoria College.

University of Malaya Pedrick North-western University USA BE. K. Brasbrooke Victoria College New Zealand Attorney-General's Department Department of External Affairs

Indonesian Delegation Begins Trade Talks in Canberra

An Indonesian delegation led by Song Tjee Gie opened talks with Australia’s Department of Trade in Canberra to study ways to boost bilateral trade. The group, including three business figures, will visit major cities over about a month to explore expanding commerce between Indonesia and Australia.

Department of Trade Canberra Indonesia Australia Song Tjee Gie Melbourne Inhisites Mesare, Tungkilisan Titiheru Abdullah Jatim Indontala

Research Into Causes Of Skin Cancer

The Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology will cooperate with the University of Queensland to study the link between airborne ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer in tropical Australia. Minister Fairhall noted the University’s Physics Department is measuring UV intensity and seeks Bureau observations to assess solar radiation, with Queensland readings aiding medical research.

Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology Univesity Queensland Tropical Australi Miniter Fairhall University of Queensland Bureau of Meteorology University of Melbourne

UN Debates Call for General Assembly on New Guinea

Twenty one members of the Afro Asian bloc at the United Nations have agreed to seek a General Assembly debate on Indonesia's dispute with the Netherlands over Dutch New Guinea. The move signals revived international attention to the regional conflict and questions of sovereignty.

U.N Dutch N.G New York Indonesia Holland Dutch New Guinea

Australian literary nationalism shapes criticism and myth

A discussion on how Australian literary nationalism has influenced criticism and the Australian scene. Critics argue it risks a mystique and special standards, urging retention of European tradition while addressing early writers in a challenging national context.

Australia Hetton

Defence Talks Open With Australian and New Zealand Ministers

Talks begin in London on defence of South East Asia with Prime Minister Menzies and senior ministers. Mr Sandys outlines proposals to Australia, with discussions on British Far East forces and possible long term support, ending after talks with New Zealand.

Duncan Sandys Menzies South-East Asia Far East Sandys New Zealand Lentre London Britain Maayan Waomata Lord Carrington Mengles Tanberra

Bishop Gough To Inspect Canberra Church Library

Bishop Gough will visit Canberra to inspect the church library and meet the local clergy. He will be entertained by the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Bishop Burgmann, Bishop Arthur, and Canon Garnaey during the visit.

Gough Barcing Land Hop Gough Canberra Sydney Dean Pitt Andrew's Cather Gquiburn Burgmann Arthur Canon Garnaey

Superannuation Scheme Proposed To Aid The Aged

Hobart reports Tasmanian Premier Cosgrove urged a national superannuation plan. He proposed workers subscribe during their working lives and contribute to a fund that would support them in retirement, addressing aging population needs.

Hobart Tasmanian Cosgrove Ely

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