Canberra council weighs price rises and price control
Canberra council debates examining rising prices and the case for a Canberra price authority. Supporters argue for consumer protection and central oversight to preserve purchasing power, while opponents warn blanket price control harms competition and is ineffective.
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Anslatant Works
Melbourne Hunt For Convict Dawdon Switches Back
Police resume the hunt for escaped convict Peter Dawdon after a bloodstained car and prison clothing found in Carlton increase their concerns. A bullet hole in an overcoat suggests a violent escape. Dawson and ally Taylor are suspected near Whittlesea, with police keeping watch for calls to underworld contacts.
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Migration gains and arrivals in Australia six months
Australia reports a net permanent population gain of 51,927 in the first half of the year. During this period 70,397 people arrived to settle permanently, while 18,210 left permanently. Of arrivals, 34,022 or 45.51 percent were from the British Dominion.
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Fruit trees outnumber population in ACT
Agriculture reports 55 408 fruit trees as of June 30 with 42 982 in domestic gardens and 8 829 in commercial orchards. Nearly 85 percent in homes. total plantings expected to reach about 58 000 as population reaches 32 000. Apples, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries grow in rural and city areas. fruit production was 2 000 to 5 000 bushels last year amid pests and rainfall shortages.
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Postwar beer consumption rises per capita in Aumrauns
The Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Carver reports beer intake per head has nearly doubled since the war and overall consumption has risen about threefold. He notes 1953-54 average consumption at 24.00 versus 1938-39 at 42. The figures reflect changes in customs and excise duties and related levies.
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Flood Aid Totals for 12,630 American Families
President Eisenhower received a Red Cross report showing floods across six Eastern States damaged 876 homes beyond repair and repaired 1,730, with 1,701 others sustaining minor damage. Affected states include New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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All German Olympic Teams Reach Unity Talks
East and West German Olympic committees met in Berlin to pursue unity ahead of the games. They agreed to modify some procedures and will decide remaining details in talks in West Berlin next November.
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Eight Die as Europe Tornados Strike Amid Violent Storms
In Europe a string of violent storms left eight dead as tornadoes and lightning lashed regions from Germany to the south. Authorities report sheltering moments and widespread damage with emergency crews seeking victims and stabilizing affected towns.
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