New Zealand Labour victory after election amid economic concerns
In 1958 New Zealand shifts to a Labour government led by Mr Nash with a slim majority. Analysts link the swing to imports growth, unemployment rise, and hopes of pay-as-you-earn tax relief. The campaign focused on banking policy and taxation, while parties promise remissions ahead of future tax collections.
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Senator Commen ds Bank Bills in Senate Debate
Senator McCullim urged support for bank bills amid Liberal Party remarks to a Canberra teen audience. He argued against opposition delays and claimed the bills would separate the Federal Reserve Bank from primary banking while maintaining public and private bank roles. He said the alternative is government monopoly versus free enterprise and private capital.
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Diverse Activities Highlight St Christopher's Annual Report
St Christopher's Good Samaritan School showcased a diverse year with 100 percent passes in the 1896 Leaving Certificate and robust public and diocesan exam results. The Young Catholic Students Movement outlined activities as chaplain Rev. Father J M Heart awarded 25 new badges. Notable music exam success included 180 piano entries at the Australian Music Board and Trinity College of Music results with 65 keyboard entries.
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Parliament session with Geneva Conventions bill debate
The House of Representatives will meet to discuss the Geneva Conventions Bill and conduct business after questions. The Senate is scheduled to convene at 2 pm following the questions session. Ald Roady will report on the day's general proceedings.
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New Building Techniques for London Circuit Facility
Ducts for air conditioning arrive for installation in the MLC building rising on London Circuit. Black adhesive seals duct units as spandrel concrete fire barriers arrive and will be weather proofed. Curtain wall of decorative corrugated metal with vitreous enamel finish will cover the spandrels. Pre casting off site speeds erection.
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Canberra University College exam results announced
The Canberra University College released annual examination results featuring names such as Christa Bolts and M. Lacheta among honours and pass lists. Also listed are preliminary Latin passes for Mary D. Robinson and other students including J. Perriman and M. Welsse.
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Ainslie School Speech Night Prompts Reflections
Fragmentary notes from Ainslie School Speech Night mention Mr. Fairhall and Mr. B J Prim fon, with unclear context about speakers or events. The text lacks full sentences and place details, making a precise report impossible from the readable lines.
Erhard Emerges as West Germany’s Free Enterprise Advocate
In postwar Bonn a young Erhard wins over Ulm and Heidenheim voters with anti‑ration card rhetoric. He later becomes West Germany’s economic czar, reforming state control while balancing coalition politics and public life.
Erhard’s shift to politics and free market stance in West Germany
Erhard left a business path for politics and received a Baden Württemberg candidacy offer from Adenauer. He argues for a minimal state role in the economy, balanced by government intervention when businessmen abuse freedom, envisioning a referee role to ensure competition serves all people. His approach helped make West Germany’s economy one of Europe’s strongest.
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Kishi Promises Friendly Ties With New Zealand
Japanese Prime Minister Kishi told New Zealand Parliament that trade with Japan will not flood markets with cheap goods. He emphasized friendly relations and mutual understanding through personal contact among Pacific neighbors.
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Building Workers' Union Regains Deregistration
The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission rescinded its November 1 deregistration order on the Building Workers' Industrial Union after the union agreed to review rule 54 on strikes and bans. Union officers pledged not to enter premises with union members and provided assurances in a letter from the union's secretary.
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New rubbish container trial in Canberra
The new container is painted yellow and green and installed as an experiment. If it improves tidiness, more containers will be placed throughout Canberra.
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Air Fares Predicted By Ansett Chief
Melbourne reports Ansett management forecasts fare cuts before Christmas as a five shilling fare would need ministerial approval. Ma Ron Ansett said the five fare could be reviewed by a civil aviation committee under the new act, to examine cost reduction measures. He denied plans to remove free transport from city depots to airports.
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Customs Excise Revenue Increases for November
Official figures released by the Treasury show Customs and Excise revenue rising by £904,000 for November compared with the same period last year. Port office revenue also increases, with about £25,400 more for November and £4,000,000 higher for the five months ended November 30 year over year.
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Visit of Madame Lovinie to Government House Casberra
Yesterday morning Wee Excellency Lacy Sim received Madame A H Lovinie wife of the Netherlands Ambassador at Government House Casberra.
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Indian Minister to Join Philosophers Talks in Canberra
Indian Minister Humayun Kabir will lead a delegation of prominent philosophers to Canberra for discussions with scholars. The group includes A. R. Wadia, N. A. Nikany, Myo Brattacharya, Vilary Das, T. R. V. Murti, Krishna Dage, and others. Kabir, born February 1906, is a noted writer and educationist who has held key roles in Oxford and Indian political circles, rising to prominence in 1946 as political secretary to Maulana Azad during negotiations with Wavell and the Cabinet Mission.
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