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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1956

Page

2

Ministers and the Australian Ministry Reshaping Cabinet Roles

The article discusses reforms to Australia’s executive structure, arguing the Cabinet should be the original collective body and that ministry reach and ministerial rank matter more than age or popularity. It notes potential consolidation of overseas trade under one department, and calls for tighter ministerial discipline and more selective appointments.

Australia Meenzies Department of ‘Trade Department of Commerce and Agriculture Department of Tracks and Customs Pask Gunterry Labour Hawes of Umm Cholke Mink Pyne Lntereul Mves Lipughte Ome Pohrt Uve Tie of Witicis Melbourne

Representative For ABC Assumes Duty In Canberra

Mr. Graham Chisholm arrives to assume duty as ABC representative in Canberra after receiving the MBE for services in a prisoner of war camp. He is a former radio broadcaster and amateur operator, joining the commission in 1950 with prior war service in Malaya. Other reshuffles include Job Buttle returning to Sydney and Mr Malcolm Naylor moving into a Parliamentary commentator role.

Graham Chishoun A.B.C Canberra Malaya Sumara Sonnet Radie Ses Chisholm Rauja Havelogh Joie Job Buttle Sydney Allar The

Coast road funding row strains Shire council

Shire council declines to fund part of the coastal road project, arguing national responsibility. Councillor and residents pressure Canberra and the Commonwealth for shared costs, noting 75 percent backing from Main Roads and the Clyde Mountain section as the most difficult stretch. Potential cabinet changes may affect future action.

Canberra Ute Road Buroradura Dateman’s Coune Aydin Tableiantia Department of Minin Fords Ryan Evrobudntla Clyde Bateman's Bry Pirther

New Mothercraft Centre At Griffith Ready

The new Mothercraft Centre at Griffith near the corner of Throby Crescent and Barker Street will open toward the end of January. Mrs St. E. Wilumbgiby, president of the Mouliwrint Society, said that delays in painting prevented a Christmas opening. Sister Dawson, in charge at the temporary centre, will supervise the new clinic while Sister Murray plans continued work. Activities in 1958 focus on expanded combined mothercraft and play centres at Climbing Street, O’Connor, and New Dealetta, with the Interior Department to consider an Occasional Care Centre at Kingston. Plans for a rest room for travellers were noted.

Thehaw Matherétate Thro Grescent Barkar Sweet Grifith Mouliwrcint Society St. E Wilumgiby Yostee Leventre Psn Og Lywsy Oe Nawrabiliitual Yatiralinvla Axl "Cen S. Dawson Department of Ute Inter Bister reHeve Maalic Giephard Motherceart Society Climbing Street O'Connor New Kingston Inclife

Fragmented Classified Notice from Kingston Building

An OCR fragment from a Kingston listing shows massage services and addresses. Text includes general massage and short massage notes with unclear names and numbers, mentioning Adams Building and Kingstown.

Piel Eles

Boys Camp At Sturt Island Booked Out

YMCA runs a boys camp at Sturt Island with 30 youths from Sydney Melbourne Canberra and Queanbeyan. The event runs January 12 to 20 with visitors days on January 15 and 22 and will be the first fully booked session in years.

YMCA Sturt Island Dogs Cam Canberra Sydney Melbourne Camm Gaulalyn Yuss Morrombatemas Lie Conk

Weather summary from Canberra and cities forecast

Meteorological Station Fairbairn issues a 31 hour forecast starting today. Expect a fine day becoming warm with late cloud, NE winds freshening from the east as ice abates. Regional outlook for South Coast and Tobiano lands notes warmer conditions with light seas and northeast winds. Readings include Canberra maximum 68, minimum 43, Sydney 8, Melbourne 8, Brisbane 85, Adelaide 83, Hobart 83, Perth 18.

Aromtet Atv Gm Andara Weadig Maccimura Fairbairn South Coast Tobiolands Capital Canberra Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Perwin

Trade Barriers To Red China May Be Eased

Washington officials said the United States would likely not ease the current trade embargo on Communist China until broad political settlement with Peking and Washington is reached. The British proposal to relax restrictions is under review as U.S. negotiators in Geneva hold talks with the Chinese ambassadors.

Red China Wasmunuren Eruay U.S Eisen Hower Anthony den Brilgin Eldmape Washington

Police weigh on spot traffic fines plan

Mr A Stoneham in Road Safety Council article urges on the spot fines, while Police Commissioner G Z Delaney says a committee will study a three ticket system. Offenders could pay within a set period or appear in court. serious offenses are excluded.

Bru Stoneham Road 1 Safety G. Z. Delaney Delaney

Car Helper Not To Blame For Accident

Mr. Craig Smith of the Tourist Camp Black Mountain said he was not the driver of the car that struck two small girls near the camp. The incident occurred at night and left the children injured.

Craig Smith Black Mountain Mr. Smith

Record Diamond Selling Year to Hannesseurs

Met sales of diamonds through the central selling organization for South Africa end producers during 1955. Peached 2 record of £74,283 385, according to Heures released yesterday. De Brera Consovideted Mines states this exceeds by almost $23 million in previous year and Noord set up in 1955.

South Africa de Brera Almos Previgue Ve Noord

Leader Buchman to Visit Australia on Labor Invitation

Dr. Buchman travels to Australia at the invitation of Premier Hawke and Labor Minister Grell. The visit includes meetings with Melbourne officials and opposition leaders, and then proceeds to Deynt and Ceyton en route to Australia. The trip involves state and federal figures from multiple countries and aims to foster labor and international ties.

Nagler Une Tilerson S. Bent Hughes Xuniaing Gommityess Victoria Mr. I Botte Melbourne Sur Prank Solleci Jand Hessinr Australia De.Buchman Wealars Buchman Sesta San Giovanni

Whaling Centre Planned Near Auckland Island

A proposed whaling centre near Auckland Island in New Zealand plans calls for a company led by Australian expert William Basillie to guide operations. Whaling is expected to commence in May with activities starting in March.

N.Z Auckland Great Sattler Island Whaling Esmi William Basillie

International Concert For Esperantists Debuts In Asperanta

An international Esperanto concert in Albert Hall attracted about 200 attendees including Good Neighbour Council New Australians and Esperantists. Highlights featured Latvians and Palin children with songs by Mrs Alida Huletode. Miss Dana Dash of Sydney won a prize for best entrant. The event raised funds and inspired talk linking Esperanto to historic language unification goals.

Fiandel Asperanta Albert Ial Esperants Congress Jutien Dutedillian Pieter Kcrutthot Esperantiste Good Neighbour Council Esperantists Wanoea Letdny Lienguver Joye Tore Ule Congress Torr Wurdens Bhiwl Abe Dna Dash Sydney Tor Canberra Wis Sevont Ira Docksey Juuas Aa C. C. Cowling Sydney Schnoltescher Grace Barlow

Cabinet Expansion Moves Australia Toward Twenty One Members

The cabinet shift aims to increase the ministry to 21 with changes anticipated under Menzies Liberal government. Key ministers discussed include Messrs Anthony, Wadden, and McEwen, with possible reassignment of Commerce, Agriculture, Social Services, and Defence posts. The meeting signaled a broader realignment and lengthened cabinet, though exact lineup remained unsettled.

Zist UNE iMinistry Marlins Trent Ineses Cabinat Afonzies Menates Howe Liberal Party Country Party Me. Bienmles Reece Tut Eric Harbison Aie Arthur Padden E. McEwen Menzies Padden Councy Had & Tong Anthony Arthur Wadden Aynohy Anthony Hiss Arthur Fwlden Leuve Erland Gramior Wille

Two New Police Inspectors For A.C.T. Force

Two new inspectors for the A.C.T. Police were promoted yesterday. Inspector Ht. Grange and Inspector J. Courtney, both former sergeants, receive a pay rise to £27/10/- weekly, restoring the higher rate after a prior reduction. The station now has four commissioned officers and the pair will share senior duties across traffic and general departments.

Hen. Grange J. Courtney A.C. T. Police Jens Forea

Marilyn Monroe Signs Long Term Fox Contract

Friday film star Marilyn Monroe signs a seven year deal with 20th Century Fox guaranteeing a minimum of four films. Her first project is planned to be Bus Stop, with production details awaiting final scheduling.

Marilyn Hwowliy Wood Marilyn Monroe 20Th Century Fox l

Moat to Protect U S Memorial Construction planned

A live moat around the U S War Memorial will begin in the next few weeks. McConnell Building Co. Ply, Ltd, spokesman said work should start as soon as the holiday traffic subsides. The moat will be bronze and octagonal, costing about 1500 pounds, surrounding the memorial column form with five and a half feet wide avenues.

U.S. War Memorial Maconnell Building Co McConnnell’s Cowithin Lo Yandale

Mass Desertion Allegations Denied by Cao Dai Troops

South Vietnam defense secretary Tran Trung Dung denied rumors of mass desertion among Cao Dai troops. He said the army payroll shows 2,600 of 6,000 Cao Dai soldiers on the roster and that re drafting more soldiers would be financially infeasible for the national army.

Sausuly Briday South “Vietnam Mi Tran Trung Dung Cao Dai Dung Trinh

Parish Church Services Across Denominations

The notice lists varied worship times across churches including Anglican parishes SS John the Baptist and St Paul, with Holy Communion, sermons, and catechism. Roman Catholic masses at St Christopher's and St Patrick's, plus Presbyterian services at SE Andrew, are shown with schedule notes and celebrants.

Church OF England John's Evensoise Pruachin Tev Tyewle Is “University Terns USA Pater Sultan Usuaunty Brei Holy Name St. Christopher’s St. Chritophor's Tieresan Caviseway Narramungan Yarralupun Urtarre West Lake BMC Buntrson St Christopher Nserry Yarrallinilni Nareabundah RALE Ravana Thuewlay

Religious Services and Congregational Gatherings Listed

A scanned page lists church services and events across multiple denominations. It names the Congregational, United Evangelical Lutheran, Christian Science, Society of Friends, and other groups with times and locations including Melbourne Colleges of the Bible, Westlake, Strathallyn, and Turner.

Mernusios Beorgn S.A W. JM. Canypbet O'Conner Nowell Lee Gunberra Kingalow Muster Pervard Hetty SUNY Congregational Stavnsers A. Simpson Lestie Wenlerkend Christ Stirding Limiestone Lvin Gremin Strathallyn South Australia Rex Chamberlain Colleges of the Bible Melbourne the Salvation Amy Novish Galva Heriunse Westlake Limpus Towertan United Evangelical Lutheran O'Connoy Kindurgasten Divine Guvica Holy Trinity Chapel Watson Turner All Welcome Society OF Friends Quinkears Zoral

New Year Letters Question Housing Transfers and Privilege

Readers criticize Canberra housing lists and transfer rules noting long waits and perceived privileges. The letter writer questions the fairness of prioritizing insiders and urges evaluation of who may transfer to families, with concerns about honesty and transparency in the housing process.

Centenary Gift Savings Marked by Commonwealth Bank

Brisilian bank events mark a centenary with gift savings offers and mentions of the Commonwealth Savings Bank. The notes reference Queensland branches, a capital figure, and historical ties to early Brisbane institutions dating to 1858 with sums cited in pounds and government backing.

Brilbant Pricity Queenshuld CommonWealth Commonwealth Savings Bank Queensandt Moreton Bay Suvinen Funk Queen's Street Brisbane Queensland

Canon allows seafood on Friday abstinence in Vatican notices

Vatican readers report relaxation of meat abstinence on Fridays permitting sea calf and dolphin options while other days remain meat-free. Osservatore Della Delta notes clarification from authorities with emphasis on dietary practice and religious observance.

Vatican City Vations Cie Osservatore Delta Dowenca Yusterday

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