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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

2

Mental health urged as civic duty at Melbourne conference

Prof. JacCalmun urges mental health as civic duty at the Whe ebourne conference. He says childhood maladjustment affects lifelong personality and calls for community involvement to support children and families across society.

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Eden Hopeful Of Next Meeting At Geneva

Eden hopes for a Geneva meeting as Prime Minister Bly and others discuss a German problem. Officials report progress toward a formal talk, with ministers agreeing on a work program and upcoming dates.

Eden Geneva Sundey Ravn Werner

Weather forecast and aviation note from Canberra and New York

Weather bulletin announces regional temperatures, winds and barometer readings with a Southeast forecast and a brief note on Canberra weather. A separate New York item mentions a plan for aircraft propulsion research and bomber engine tests in coming months.

New York Washington Robert Allen

Time to Call a Halt on National Development Push

A fragmented critique argues that the ongoing drive for national development funds and expanded industry has overrun sensible spending. It calls for restraint across states and territories, condemning waste and urging a halt to costly, unsustainable projects.

Mort Ian Manos Wien Australia

New Guinea Natives Build the Fast Way

An OCR fragment describes New Guinea natives constructing a rapid route or operation, detailing work songs and tasks. It mentions supervision, labor division, and temporary housing, with references to laborers, foremen, and payments. The text is fragmented and includes uncertain names and numbers.

New Guinea MeRgain Amd Tully Rey Andamin Genni Troy Wald Walang Pty Wisart Laumetonthy Wietjasinn Hellen Ste Whrer Jain Bya Newteen Ray Taden Titer Hi Leen Anne

Avondale Choir To Perform At St Andrew's Church

Avondale Choir, founded nine years ago by an American George W Otter, part of the Seventh day Adventist reliance, will perform on Wednesday at St Andrew's Probyy church. Conductor Noel clepiai leads the ensemble on tour with the International Tone. The choir will sing from memory a repertoire reflecting its touring tone.

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Call for Labour Unity to Win Three Elections

A loosely transcribed political appeal urges Labour unity to win three elections. Speaker W. Colbourne and the Youth Counter endorse Labour support, seek to bridge differences, and urge Labour members to work for Liberal and federal aims while maintaining party readership.

Labour Unity W. Colbourne Phils Wien Eaton Aphoren Blute Liberal Party Tyre Jor Canill Colbourny

Untitled note on labor law and prisoner service

An OCR fragment mentions arbitration act ideas on compulsory conscription of state workers for service leave and a High Court matter. It references Labour figures and an Aunt 18 deadline, with unclear names and places. The text is fragmented and hard to parse.

Tate Bill Ton Hema

Viceregal visit to Melbourne and Canberra events

Their excellencies the Governor General and Lady Blim departed Government House Canberra for Melbourne. They attended the seventh biennial meeting of the Australian Preschool Association at the University of Melbourne. They returned to Canberra later.

Blim Gavsmment House Canberra Melhorme Univerity Melbourna Government House Mids Pieris Mian Mendia Government Molise

Plans for Medea at Elizabethan Theatre in October

Plans for the Elizabethan Theatre production Medea in October include leading actress Judith Andere and Dame Pattie Menzien invited to join the official party. Robinson Snffers’ adaptation features and a Canberra arrival, with set, lighting, and tenting improvements at the Albert Hall.

Eixabethan Receponoan Uecker Pert Mlizabethan Anhett Mts Governor-Central Gerne Yine Pattie Menzien Judith Andere America Warrem end @ Robinson Snffers Seensar Theater Byaney Dahn Alden Brakenpearean Rnmymny Manheera Mrperary Hag Hunt Canberra Hunt Robin Lavetoy Bull Conbie Abe Brown Albert Hall Rama Dante Tor Winee Wateroom

Lost 21 Children In River Flood Report

Fragmented OCR reads as a river flood tragedy with 21 children missing. Names and details are garbled but indicate a disaster at a river catchment area with warnings issued and local authorities responding.

Lion Kong

Secret Talks End on World Agency for Peace Atoms

World powers closed secret discussions in Geneva on creating a world agency to safeguard atomic energy and prevent diversion. Canada, Czechoslovakia, France, the United Kingdom, and other nations will study technical experts' reviews and report back to their governments for further action.

World Agency For Peace Atoms Arcret Geneva Gang Onone Tepremniuliver Canada Deshonlovakia France the United Kink Coun Feira Ate Lh Nationa

Team y Attends Indian Seminar in Australia

Visual Aid Team y will send coup instructor group to the Joint Australian Indian seminar in Melbourne. The Minixiar for Foreign Affairs leads the team with officials from the Vicinl wide OL Matbillene Utaivaraity and other educators.

Austratia Luetow Anti Minixiar WA. Buimaon Byaney Trarhers Colle Br. T. Ho Wenior Daeture Pifleagion Casey

Public Service Expenditure Up Markedly in Year

Government figures show public service expenditure rising by 4 387 in the year with total commitments near 143 017 including defence. Strength of the defence services increased above war levels by early 1952 and overall defence outlays and staffing reflect postwar expansion, while several departments posted declines.

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Scott Sharp Families Fund Donation Totals Revealed

The Week in review lists donors and amounts for the Scott Sharp Families Fund including anonymous contributions and multiple named supporters. Figures show totals around 61030 with several individuals noted alongside.

Scott - Sharp Families Fund

Evatt and Framer clash over Canina Flat Trade War plan

Meeting records show Clive Evatt QC leading opposition to a proposed Canina Flat Trade War policy. Opposing voices highlighted justice and parliamentary duty while Frasey missed the session due to prior engagement.

C. Evatt Awd Fae Balere- Monaro Henvine Clive Tevatt Mir Evatt Raneed Foot Ronit Browne Frasey Poly

Youth Reform Calls Compulsory Unionism Change

An ALP youth faction urged changes to enforce unionism, proposing repeal or tightening of existing laws at a conference. The discussion centered on Premier actions and potential shifts in union policy, with attendees debating the political path forward.

Tevin Ratoneer Erin

U S Refinery Fire Causes 100 Million Dollars in Damage

A refinery blaze early yesterday caused about 100 million dollars in damage and forced evacuations. Tanks and hydrocarbon facilities were hit. one worker injured and others displaced as flames roared through the plant and surrounding area.

U.S Whiting Indiana Undine Hones Thates Rome Wilington Michard Roland

Italian Minister to Present Film Awards for 1954

A 1954 film awards ceremony is described with Italian officials and officials from other nations noted. The piece mentions the minister, a senate, and a foundation related to the award, detailing preparations and associated dignitaries.

Infant deaths linked to arsenic in powdered milk report

A health scare in Tokyo cites infant fatalities and large numbers of affected babies amid claims that powdered milk powder may have contained arsenic. Officials cite possible accidental contamination and sodium phosphate use, with investigations ongoing into manufacturing practices and radioactivity claims.

Tokyo Ndutin Tryglene Labriery Une Manufacturing

Choristers wed at St Pauls Church in Melbourne ceremony

Helen Wrigley and Brian Patton wed at St Pauls Church in Melbourne with reception at Masonic Hall. Bride wore embroidered gown. bridesmaids Ruth Lennard and Harold Dalmer attended. The couple plan a honeymoon and residence at Fowen Forest after a brief wedding trip. A stork visit in Bonn, Germany, curious incident noted.

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