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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
2
Fragmentary ad seeks immediate accommodation for a married accountant and spouse. Mentions furnished or unfurnished 7 rooms, address and contact garbled, requests quiet, insists on a couple, cites Timex and other misread terms, lacks verifiable details.
The Advisory Council opposes hotel hours decided by poll. Minister overrules officers, urging voters to decide liquor hours via referendum as in New South Wales. Contends past reforms should guide present policy and delays noted in official stance.
The Governor General presided over mourning at Government House with the Fire Executive Council in attendance. The mourning continued with the Governor General and Lady Slim in attendance. A luncheon followed hosted by Their Excellencies.
The report describes temperatures around Ba Qegreen with wind shifts and a wet outlook. It notes a cool start turning cloudy and wet later, with a warm day expected. Regional outlook says fine and warmer with northerly to northwesterly winds.
A Royal Commission report finds six timber organizations and members form monopolies in imported timber markets. It recommends immediate government price control on all imported timber to curb price and supply manipulation affecting the public interest.
A disputed incident involves a New Australian Working figure accused of siphoning funds from a New Australian group. MPs question the minister for the navy over the alleged misconduct seen during a Parliament interview week.
The report outlines Australia moves to produce and stockpile a measles vaccine locally for volunteer campaigns. It notes government shifts from importing vaccines from the United States to domestic production and safety checks amid evolving testing methods and outbreak priorities.
In Canberra, Mr Jim Fraser risks Labour caucus censure after backing his brother's parliamentary move. debate centers on disciplinary action for breach of party discipline as Allan Fraser’s action prompts internal calls and government plans.
Dr Evatt, leader of the Labor party, calls for a peaceful plan to stabilize Australia's economy amid inflation. He criticizes government budgeting and defence spending, urging restraint to ease price pressures and protect worker wages.
Fragmented OCR text cites Dr Evatt discussing balance in industry and public investment. It references Australia, hospitals, and tensions over labor and industrial reform. The passage is unclear and combines multiple phrases about reform, balance, and economic policy with incomplete names and terms.
A chaotic parliamentary exchange centers on Sir Keir Murrinon challenging Speaker T authority over royal commissions and inquiries. The discussion references Ward and Arthur Fadden, allegations about the Brisbane Line, and questions of order tied to committee investigations and government naming conventions.
Canberra residents attended a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Tillyard marking her 93rd year. Guests from the hospital, YWCA, and National Council of Women joined family members including Mrs. Dilyard and others at a White House venue. A planned tribute with books and a commemorative gift featured among the celebrations.
Sydney Tuorde reports on the Legislative Assembly debate about the scope of privilege. The speaker notes the federal parliament holds certain privileges under Section 8 of the Constitution, while the act discussed does not confer additional powers to parliament.
Fragmented OCR text notes families appealing a fund with unclear references to Pat Provo and local figures. Readable pieces mention a dam situation and a Thursday event but details are uncertain.
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