States Push Case for More Loan Money at Canberra Talks
Premier Heffron and other premiers pressed Prime Minister Menzies and the Loan Council for an extra 5.5 million pounds to cover wage costs and budget gaps. The talks, held in Canberra, sought approval to expand the borrowing programme, with Cabinet to decide next week after premiers’ views are presented.
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Far From Sufficient Dig Sat Stage Works Funding
A discussion on government loan allocations shows funds seen as far from sufficient to cover essential works. Officials warn current budgets threaten basic services, employment, and future projects across States, with calls to boost borrowing limits to avoid cash shortfalls.
Queen Goes For Drive With Corgi Amid Royal Birth Hype
Queen Elizabeth took a drive in London with her Corgi as the birth of her third child looms, with crowds gathering outside Buckingham Palace. Officials gave no official birth time, while midwife and palace aides prepared for a possible Monday birth.
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Khrushchev Pleads for Global Disarmament in India
Soviet Prime Minister Khrushchev urged universal disarmament in a Delhi address to both houses of Parliament. He warned Western powers and pledged Communist China must join any successful accord. Khrushchev, on an Asian tour, met Nehru and Prasad for private talks before four hours of scheduled discussions on international issues.
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Opinion Poll On Queen's Decree Sparks Royal Name Debate
London Friday edition reports Daily Express poll testing public approval of the Queen's decree allowing some descendants to use the Mountbatten-Windsor name. The survey asks readers if they approve or disapprove of the royal family naming decision.
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Russia Rejects U.S. Nuclear Ban Proposal
Tass reports Moscow dismisses the U S plan to ban all nuclear tests except small underground blasts as unworkable and an attempt to grant wide freedom to resume testing. President Eisenhower says negotiations continue and the plan would ban atmospheric tests and limit activity to monitorable sites.
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Cockroach scare delays ship. seamen demand official inspection
The vessel halted for about 24 hours near Newcastle after seamen reported cockroaches on meat. Under Mr Justice Foster, the crew refused to sail until an inspection was conducted. Health authorities later reported the cockroach problem resolved, yet sailors pressed for further action and arbitration. The dispute featured stern warnings of penalties and calls for accountability from the master and crew.
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New Summonses For Late Trading Probes Across Several Areas
Prosecutions target shopkeepers in Yass Bowral Kings Cross and Coogee after a Christmas after hours blitz. Queanbeyan stores faced late night warnings and potential penalties amid local commerce fears linked to shopping near Canberra. Some summonses have been issued others await action as the department reports ongoing cases.
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