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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1958
Page
5
Derek Moon critiques Westminster work during the year as MPs argued politics over policy. He urges larger, specialized committees, less bickering, and more independent thinking, hoping for clearer oversight of government in 1958 and more input from Sir Hartley Shawcross.
The piece recalls Sir Edmund Hillary beating Fuchs to the pole and laying bases for the trans-Antarctic route. It contrasts his achievement with Amundsen and Scott and notes British and Australian efforts in Antarctic observation posts supporting ongoing exploration and public interest.
The Quarterly Survey warns that Australia remains vulnerable to lower world commodity prices and external demand. It notes America and other economies tightening money policies and urges preparation for a less buoyant external environment. Internal stimulus through development projects could counter downturns if authorities monitor trends closely.
Soprano Marta Callas last night walked out during a gala performance at the Rome Opera House, triggering clashes among supporters and critics and leading to the cancellation of the rest of the show. Italian President Gronchi and other dignitaries attended. he departed as tensions erupted.
His Excellency Sir Charley Gairdner and the Honourable Lady Gairdner left Government House Canberra yesterday to return to Western Australia. Captain W. S. H. Boucher and Miss J. Walpole were in attendance.
The High Commissioner for the United Kingdom and Lady Carrington will depart Canberra on Tuesday for a conference in Singapore with UK representatives in South East Asia. They will be away from Australia until January 20, with Mr N Pritchard acting High Commissioner in Lord Carrington's absence.
In Moscow on Friday Reuters reports Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky is restored to his former position as Deputy Defense Minister after serving in the Trans Caucasian military district since October. He resumes leadership duties in the central defense apparatus.
An Englishman brought to Australia in 1934 to administer a national insurance act described as dying on the doorstep last night. Mr W C Balmford retired as Commonwealth Actuary on December 31 and starts January 1 as Canberra director of Mutual Acceptance Co Ltd. He was born August 28 1898 in Warrington England and had a long career in civil service and actuarial bodies. He and his family live in Normanby Crescent Deakin.
A letter from Ainslie criticizes Australian beauty salons for inflated charges after a five minute hair cut for a young girl. The writer urges salons to display their prices clearly and warns parents to beware.
Forty six boys travel by Canberra bus to the Sturt Island Y. Camp for one to two week stays. The annual camp runs a fortnight though enrolment for one week is possible. Camp director is Mr W Davies with leaders Mr W Barnetson, Mr D Millidn and a trainee from the Sydney YMCA Training College. Activities include daily swimming with life saving, outdoor sports, indoor games, craft work and nature study. Visitors days are on both Sundays for parents and friends.
London reports a headmaster from Newport Wales told a conference of the National Union of Teachers that young children now have three parents Mummy Daddy and Telly He argued Telly will influence speech more than Mum or Dad urging teachers to press the BBC and broadcasters for suitable children material rather than American programs.
The Minister for External Affairs Mr. Casey said the West Indies Federation marks a notable step forward in the Commonwealth. He noted the coming years would test the new state as the oldest parts federated after patient effort, with support from local leaders and the U.K. government. He added the federation had the goodwill of Australians.
The government aims to speed up tariff making and cut delays in considering Tariff Board recommendations. R W C Anderson of Associated Chambers of Manufacturers said quicker action is overdue and would help Australian industry face fierce future competition. He praised Dr W A Westerman as the new Tariff Board chairman and pledged manufacturer support.
The prize-winning Australian play The Shifting Heart by Richard Beynon will launch a 14 week country tour in Western Sydney and Queensland starting tomorrow. It will later be produced in London this year by Sir Laurence Olivier with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust and Arts Council of Australia. The Elizabethan Trust sponsors the Australian tour. The play has drawn wide attention since its world premiere at Sydney's Elizabethan Theatre in October and is expected to break attendance records.
The Canberra University College released annual examination results listing Criminal Law and Pro Tort with a grade distribution including D K Hayward and G Parkes among others.
The Yarralumia vacation play centre under supervisor Mr B J Rigdon urged community cooperation for a rapid reply. Nine notices were handed to children for parents, with many volunteers offering assistance. Four Canberra play centres run during the long holidays provide equipment, milk, library services, and trained teachers, aiming for community run operation. Enrolment at Yarralumia rose from 150 to 230, with other centres drawing many children enjoying a lively holiday program. Inter-centre visits are planned among St Joseph's School O'Connor Corrobore Park Youth Centre Ainslie and Nirrabundah Oval.
Victorious, an 18 year old Royal Navy carrier, has been rebuilt in a seven year reconstruction to become the world’s most up to date of her type. She is the sixth modern carrier to join the fleet since the war.
The Education Department proposes a site for a new Queanbeyan high school covering about 16 acres with frontage on Stuart Street. MLA J W Seiffert received the minister Mr R Heffron's advice, in reply to questions from the Queanbeyan Parents and Citizens Association.
A.N.U. research on myxomatosis receives funds from the Wool Research Trust and Rural Credits Development. Grants total £9,925 from Wool Research Trust and £2,240 from Commonwealth Bank. The program supports two researchers, salaries, and experimental costs while highlighting Australia’s role in studying host parasite changes and potential disease evolution.
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