Wool sales readings temper Australian economy outlook
The Canberra Times notes opening wool sales in Brisbane Melbourne and Perth signal a better Budget outlook yet warn a 43 percent drop in wool cheques could deepen if prices stay low. It argues Australia’s prosperity hinges on manufacturing and policy confidence while global trade and Ottawa talks shape longer term prospects.
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Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
United States
Britain
Europe
Ottawa
Australia
42 Years Work on Immigration Retires in Canberra
Mr Watson began as a Commonwealth immigration officer in 1916, witnessed the growth of the department into a global entity, and served as Controller of Commonwealth migrant centres. A farewell yesterday saw him presented with a mantel radio, with retirement plans for a sea cruise and return to Canberra community and sporting interests.
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Mr. Watson
The
Department of Home and Territories
Department of Home Affairs
Department of the Interior
Watson
Australian Immigration Section
Commonwealth Immigration Department
Australia
Mantel
T. H. E. Heyes
Mra
Governor-General hosts luncheon for British officers
The Governor-General His Excellency Field Marshal Sir William Slim entertained Brigadier C. Co. F. Spry Mr G. R. Richards and Mr Dr. O’Leary at a luncheon yesterday.
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Sir William Slim
Bridagier C. Co. F
Council Meeting Postponed by Canberra Council
The ACT Advisory Council monthly meeting was postponed due to several councillors' absence. Chairman F D Quinane announced the meeting will be held on Monday in September to discuss further proposals from the National Capital Development Commissioner on land sale and development in the ACT.
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ACT Advisory Council
Canberra
F. D. Quinane
Counleil
National Capital Development Commissioner
Act
Readers endorse Elector on nuclear test debate Canberra
A Canberra Times reader backs Elector's call for public understanding of nuclear testing views. The letter proposes a prominent local group convene a public meeting with a leading expert to discuss how Elector's ideas could be implemented and communicated to MPs.
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Canberra Times
Junior Farmers To Conduct Third Gymkhana
The Canberra Junior Farmers Club schedules its third gymkhana for Saturday September 13 with a varied horse events program. Miss M Wheatley or Huntly can supply programmes. site near Mt Ginn motor cycle track awaits state council approval. Peter Buckmaster, club president, is a NSW finalist for the P and O award granting a five month England tour and a future scholarship prize.
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Canberra
M. Wheatley
Huntly
Terle
Mt. Ginn
Goulburn
Brisbane
N.S.W
Peter
P. and O
England
British Experts Warn On Inflation Danger
London experts warn inflation may escape control with unemployment likely rising and living standards at risk. The council notes exports may fall as production and expenditure review shows a downturn. It urges slower policy to ease times, warns sterling risk returning, and calls for more British loans and credits abroad if the world market worsens.
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London
Cambodia Turns Toward Red China Amid Regional Fears
Cambodian officials tie closer ties with Communist China to avoid being swallowed by Vietnam or Thailand. The shift follows long standing fear of regional dominance, with Sihanouk balancing neutrality and pressuring Western criticism while welcoming Chinese influence and potential embassy moves.
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Vietnam
Ireland
England
Norodom Sihanouk
Saigon
Pnom Penh
Sihanouk
South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
South-east Asia
China
Czechoslovakia
Siroky
Peking Opera
Peiping
Royal Cambodian Ballet
Mao Tze-Tung
Chou En-Lai
Istries
Interior
NSW Plans Six Year Matriculation and Four Year Leaving Course
Sydney. The Minister for Education Mr Heffron announced sweeping changes in NSW secondary education. A six year course for matriculation and a four year course for leaving certificate would be introduced if approved, with a goal to attract more students into final and matriculation courses and university preparation by 1960. The scheme follows a report by a committee of educationalists. The Teachers Federation president Mr D A Taylor said the new courses would better prepare undergraduates for university life.
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NSW. Teachers’ Federation
Heffron
N.S.W
Teachers’ Federation
Death of Miss M E Wood long-serving Australia House employee
Newg has been received from London of the death of Miss Mary Ethel Wood a well known former Australia House employee after 35 years of service. She joined in 1913 and retired in 1948 serving as stenographer secretary to Sir Joseph Cook and to Sir Granville Ryrie and Lord Bruce. She attended Peace Conferences in Paris after both World Wars and Geneva meetings for the League of Nations. Miss Wood was awarded the M B E in 1925 and died in London.
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London
Australia House
Mary Ethel Wood
Wood
Joseph Cook
Granville Ryrie
M. Bruce
Lord Bruce
Paris
Geneva
Australia
League of Nations
Miss Wood
Wed at Church of Christ wedding in Canberra
Miss Marlene Millstead of Coonamble and Mr Ron Tonkin of Sylvania wed at the Church of Christ on a Saturday ceremony. The bride, fifth daughter of T. H. Millstead, wore a white flock nylon gown with a shoulder length veil, carried hyacinths carnations and lily of the valley, attended by her sister Mrs K G Booth as matron of honour and niece Colleen Booth as flower girl. Best man Warwick Tonklo of Dubbo.
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Canberra Church of Christ
Marlene Millstead
Coonambie
Ron Tonkin
Sylvania
T. H. Millstead
Millstead
J. Tonkin
K. G. Booth
Canberra
Matron of Honour
Misa Colleen Booth
Warwick Tonklo
Dubbo
Results of Sheep and Wool Examinations
The Department of Technical Education lists final examination results for sheep and wool. At CANBERRA stage I and II and GOULBURN stage I, numerous candidates earned Pass, Credit, or Distinction in various categories. Notable names appear across stations including Brewster, Edwards, Hartge, Powell, and others, with several groups showing Pass or Credit in stage assessments.
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Department of Technical Education
Canberea
Powell
Cusack
J. B
Moore
Ingold
Taylor
B. H
Wheatly
M. Hartge
Eves L. Robberda
J. L
Horton
D. R
Bingley
B. L
Cavanagh
J. J
G. A. Read
R. J
R. J.; Sibley, C. W.; Denley, B. J
Goulburn
Evans
G. J. Brewster
P. J
Edwards J. B
Barron
A. M
Mabler K. H
White, L
Peden
R. C
Phelps
Bailey
B. Gy Frost
V. L
Apps
R. L
McDonald
McKern
K.R
Baxter
C. M
Bush
D. T
Emerton
N. R
Spewart
E. L. Mills
I. J
Black
A. J
Hollands
A. E
Tully
M. H
Byrne
B C
Bladwell
E. R
Hilkelly
R. M
Coggan
B. W
White
D. W
Atkinson
R. W
Sydney Carroll Dies at 81. British Theater Critic
Sydney Carroll, 81, Australian born theater and drama critic, died at his home in Bognor Regis, England, yesterday. The AP Reuters report notes he had been ill for a long time, but did not disclose the cause of death.
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Bognor Regis
England
A.a.p.reuter
Sydney Carroll
Bognor
Electronics Aid To Business Advances In Office Computers
The article traces rapid growth in electronic computers over a decade, noting UK business adoption and a 250 million pound value this year. It highlights applications from oil refining optimization to rapid data processing, describes Hollerith’s punched card precursors, and mentions the 650 magnetic drum system and a £50,000 price point for contemporary machines.
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DG le
Herman Hollerith
Holserith
Bennett
In Parliament House Minutes and Budget Debates
The House of Representatives will convene at 2.30 p.m. today for questions then start the estimates hearing. The Senate will meet at 3 p.m. and after questions resume the Budget debate.
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House of Representatives
Senate
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G. J
Yass
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