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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1955
Page
2
Nominations in the Mollton electorate conference list Robert J Tune as nominee. The notice names three months and provides contact at Hon Mister Beerstar phone 1826, 21 Forbes Street, Yuri ACT.
The Canberra Times reports distress over hospital fee increases tied to State and Commonwealth funding debates. Citizens and miners in Northern New South Wales protest the rising costs, urging policy changes to restore community-funded hospital support and local pride in state services.
A vacant room notice notes available lodging near Mt Favmilabte, with time window between 9 and 10 am. Potential tenants sought by property owner for short term stay.
Donations to the Arrabundah appeal reach £100 with a £62 from a dance and £38 from Iyaw, raising funds for Beol-Bharp Uuhidren. The remainder will cover costs, with further gifts noted from Warrapundan Pro een Member Mantahe Wontar and several local names listed.
The Olds Aged and Invalid Pensioners Association held a meeting yesterday celebrating a leveling change after being granted amenities by the Department of the Interior. Attendance averaged about 35 with members noting brighter surroundings and new facilities.
Mr Frank Crean MP defended the Public Accounts Committee, saying it improved Parliament’s oversight of government work and reduced waste. He noted annual outlay around £1.1 billion and praised cooperation between departments and the committee while criticizing statutory corporations and the Aluminium Fraduetion inquiry as limited. The chairman, Mr Bhind, cautioned public servants should not join public corporations.
Mr GB Daley former Civic Administrator of the Department of the Inner Inciner has been named to the AT Cultural Development Committee. He succeeds Sir Robert Jarrun who resigned after years as chairman. A new chairman is expected to be chosen at the September meeting.
A noisy exchange at Turner Infants' School drew parents and staff into a heated discussion about safety and protection of children. The incident, cited by reporters, prompted calls for clearer procedures and parental involvement.
Weather notes show a damp day with possible showers later. Winds lie west to northwest with moderate sea conditions. A cooler trend expected with coastal and inland showers and a chance of snow in higher areas.
Traders deny Canberra prices are excessive while critics warn of shortages and inflation as prices in the capital fluctuate. The discussion centers on whether price controls or market competition better serve consumers, with calls for uniformity and scrutiny of freight costs. The article notes divergent views among merchants and references government policy considerations.
Fragmentary text reports a sudden transfer involving Bucharest with references to individuals Haniee Haney Muli and Vvitimben. The notice mentions a sequence of events and possible legal or administrative actions amid a tense context.
An elderly man was struck by a vehicle during rainfall. The incident occurred on a city street, with responders arriving to assist and transport the pedestrian for medical evaluation.
Wool specialists begin two day visit to Canberra from Cairo and Victoria. The party, led by LOWeF Executive and Chair Op White, will attend a Government House reception and discuss pasture improvement and agricultural policy with global attendees.
The Prime Minister announced ACT ministers warned of a lack of boiler room and heating equipment at the Australian National University. A new medical school construction is reported on schedule within four to five months, but a boiler room provision delay risks overall progress.
A revival meeting is planned for August 31 to restart the AGT National Vilnene Advisory Council and associated youth groups. About 14 organisations are invited to discuss reviving the youth committee which held funds of about £10,000 and operated until 1902.
Winners announced for an Institute of Public Administration essay contest in Canberra with awards for original research on public service arbitration and administration. Judges included Paterson L. Crisp and others. prizes fund the studies at the University of Welfare.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission will air a performance of The Fire on the Bow at 2 pm today. The program includes a full text from the school edition and features well known Sydney actors such as Margaret Christensen Nigel Lavell dah Bushee Leonard Thiele Alan Merbet and Rupert Chance. Production by Lawie Vaughan William sinfonie.
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