This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
5
December reports show easing rate pressures after a Commonwealth loan over subscription and a successful conversion operation. Exports look brighter with wool carryover and higher wheat sales lifting the trade balance, while imports remain restricted. Expected relief may ease shortages in raw materials and equipment, boosting employment and production.
Sir George Holland, president of the Returned Servicemen's League, greets the first of 3000 Hungarian refugees offered sanctuary by the Commonwealth Government. He says Australians will feel proud and the refugees will find freedom in Australia and become great citizens contributing to the nation.
Despite heavy import cuts at the start of the year Commonwealth Customs and Excise receipts rose for the first five months of 1958-59. The five month total reached almost 120 million pounds, 16.7 million higher than the same period in 1950. Post Office revenue also climbed after charges rose from October 1, with five month totals at 35,349,118 pounds versus 32,125,793 the prior year, and November revenue nearly 1 million higher than the previous November.
SYDNEY Monday Dr Seane James Parr Liberal M L A for Burwood died tonight during an operation in a private Sydney hospital. He entered politics six years ago and specialized in rheumatic complaints. Parliament members praised his brilliant mind and remarkable capacity for work, noting his popularity across party lines.
In Sydney on Monday the Commonwealth Bank announced a 4 percent per annum increase in the rate for 24 months fixed deposits. The change takes effect from tomorrow after consultations with the Central Bank and other trading banks. Other fixed deposit terms remain unchanged with rates shown for 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. Dr. H C Coombs said the move aligns with current deposit structures and narrows the gap between 24 month and shorter term rates.
Excellency Field Marshal Sir William Slim received Mr. M Cc Timbs at Government House yesterday morning. He later entertained Sir Rotend Wilson Sir Allen Brown Mr W E Dunk Mr H A Bland Mr W C Balmford Mr W Funnell and Mr A J Egan to luncheon. Lieutenant General Shan and Lady Jacob arrived. Godfrey Ince has left Government House.
Canberra and Queanbeyan shops will stay open one hour later each Saturday until Christmas. The Canberra Chamber of Commerce cites heavy Saturday trade and overtime pay for workers as factors. Stores in Canberra will close at 12 30 pm on the next three Saturdays, while Queanbeyan shops already stay open to 12 30 pm under NSW rules.
Sydney Monday reports show foreign balances improving for the week ending November 27. Funds increased from £306.3 million to £310.0 million, with a rise of over £24 million in the past month. Australian coin fell by £1 million to £11.6 million while cheques and bills of other banks rose to £5.4 million. Government and other parties including Commonwealth Treasury Bills increased to £555.5 million.
The Queen spent 24 hours in an ordinary train for a weekend retreat with friends in Scotland. She walked miles in tweeds and lead scarf, following pheasants, using an ordinary train to save petrol and avoiding flying. She is due back at Euston today.
The article explains meteors as rocky debris from the solar system that enter Earth’s atmosphere, creating bright trails as they vaporize. It covers meteor trails, radar tracking, high altitude weather insights, famous impacts like Lake Baikal and Meteor Crater, and the origin linking meteors to comets and meteor showers such as the Leonids and Perseids.
Examination results announced yesterday show several students passing in various stations. Names such as Mary R Pree and J V Grenot appear among those listed with others like Maury Becles and Moira Cherry noted as passed.
A December stand-down is set to begin for about 10 working days amid a plan to seek permission to work. A building project will be halted as one contractor faces objections and unionists are expected to oppose the application.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.