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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
3
Mr. D A Taylor president of the NSW Peter's Federation said today that the buck passing between Commonwealth and State governments created confusion. He warned the present financial arrangement lacks responsible government with finance and legislative power split between authorities.
The Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee warned that continued nuclear testing could threaten global health. The eight day hearing reviewed fallout risks, focusing on Strontium 90 and radiation effects, with experts noting any radiation increases genetic mutations.
Government replies to Mr. Fraser indicate no new hire purchase control laws will be introduced in the Australian Capital Territory at present. The Minister notes New South Wales reforms later but decides to refrain from fresh Territory legislation now.
A doctor cut away part of a man's leg to free him from wreckage after his car somersaulted into Windsor Castle private grounds. The injured driver, 40 year old G C Knight of Gate Lane Lancaster, was driving toward London when his vehicle swerved.
Australian delegate Laurie Wilkie spoke at Canberra about growing family participation in American YMCA programs. Report notes a Toronto convention with delegates from around the world and cites U S examples of parents, spouses, and children engaging in YMCA activities beyond youth groups. An Indiana town illustrates large family membership spanning businessmen and households.
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