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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
5
The Cabinet weighs budget proposals aimed at easing industry costs through petrol and payroll tax relief. Officials argue petrol tax cuts would lower fuel and transport costs, while depreciation concessions could boost all industrial production, versus targeted company tax cuts.
Defence discussions with Mr Sandys proceed in Canberra focusing on South East Asia aid and Britain’s long range weapons program at Woomera. The talks include top UK officials and a three hour session with Mr Sandys. He is to visit Woomera and Maralinga before resuming talks next week.
A thin program at the Albert Hall featured Ricci performing Handel and Brahms with refined tone and restraint. Schubert and Paganini caprices showcased technical flair, while encores included Brahms Hungarian Dance, Elgar La Capricieuse, and Chopin Nocturne.
The YMCA outlines fund drive plans for a new gymnasium. A Canberra exhibit drew over 3 000 visitors in five days. Booking for schoolchildren outings during holidays opens at the YMCA.
Population gains favored Britain with a net increase of 22 237 during the year ending March 31. Of total arrivals 15 506 were permanent or temporary British. The Rommedvtatth statistician Carver noted the quarter’s total arrivals and the next most numerous groups after British were Italians 4 266 Dutch 2 381 and Germans 1 580.
A brief notice recalls acts of courage by members of the French Resistance during occupation. It highlights ongoing memory projects honoring youths and veterans who aided liberation efforts despite risks to life and family.
London comments critique the slow British response to Muscat and Oman unrest. The piece argues the government favored air power over ground forces, repeats Suez lessons, and questions manpower, aircraft, and inter service coordination while noting potential parliamentary recall implications.
A reader comments on a Canberra protest piece about a housing project and lauds the builder and Works Director Mr. James for acknowledging workers. Another letter defends teachers right to strike, arguing salaries and professional status justify action and cites wage comparisons with engineers and public service roles.
A newspaper item notes a fine for cruelty to animals involving a dog chained near children and later driven away, highlighting the case and punishment details. The report emphasizes the harm to the public and the need for enforcement.
A Canberra Art Club project titled Lending Library Of Paintings will open with an exhibition. Works from Melbourne and Sydney are invited for loan or sale. Members may borrow art for months to decide on purchase. Patronage is offered by Bignora and Daneo wife of the Italian Minister.
After two years at Canberra Community Hospital, secretary Mr. H. Anderson retires due to ill health. Hospital Board President J. Brophy praises his long, faithful service, noting he helped lay the hospital’s foundations and improve administration. Farewell held with silver tray gift and tributes from staff.
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