Commonwealth leaders urged to meet to mend ties
The Canberra Times reports debate on Commonwealth cohesion after Britain and Canada discuss Middle East strains. Two views emerge: keep rapid agreement versus repair through fresh talks. Prompted by Suez and NATO, a Commonwealth meeting, in Canberra Colombo or another city, could ease tensions before the 1957 agenda heats up.
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Canada
Louis St. Laurent
Middle East
Commonwealth
N.A.T.O
Paris
Western Alliance
Peester Sarcase
London
Canberra
Colombo
Ottawa
Overseas balances rise thirty two million pounds
Overseas balances in Central Bank assets show a further gain of £3.2 million in the weekly report, with total assets now including Commonwealth Treasury bills and various bank funds. The figures compare to the previous December 17 week, noting a slight shortfall against that record.
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Sydney
Fragmentary academic note on Oriental Studies terms
A garbled extract discusses Oriental Studies terms and admission components at a university. It mentions a sub toward the arts program and references to a commission, courses, and applications, though the text is heavily corrupted and leaves several names and specifics unclear.
Recession Threatens British Car Industry Jobs
Coventry faces its gravest unemployment problem in years as the car industry sinks into recession. The Midlands pattern shows job losses spreading, with workers pressed to accept lower pay as the motor sector seeks government rescue to avert disaster.
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London
Coventry
Daily Telegraph
Euaine Alan
Midlands
Reey
University lecturers to coach doctors for exams in Singapore
Three Awmranga university lecturers will leave this week for Singapore to coach doctors for the primary examination of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, to be held in May. The Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Cuncy, expressed hope that the examination arrangement would train young medical minds in Singapore and spur higher standards.
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Awmranga University
Singapore
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Cuncy
Record Number Of Housing Units Completed in Canberra 1956
The Department of Works reports a record number of housing units completed in Canberra during 1956 totaling 66 percent above 1952. The Interior Department allocated the balance among the Army Air Force and War Service Homes, with 182 concrete homes 156 timber houses 130 brick flats 100 brick veneer houses 82 brick houses and 19 masonry veneer houses.
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Canberra
Department of Works
Unita
Department of the Interior
Army
Air Force
War Service
Australian teachers seek funding to prevent education collapse
Sydney report notes that in Canberra all political parties failed to supply sufficient funds for state education. The Australian Teachers' Federation president, Mr D A Taylor, warns a minimum wage increase might be needed to finance proper schooling.
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Sydney
Canberra
Australian Teachers’ Federation
D. A
Taylor
Increase in Hire Purchase Debt Details
New agreements entered during the month included £4438 for vehicles £500 for plant and machinery and £9965 for household and personal goods.
Hollywood Code Revisions Limit Kisses and Ban Abortion Topics
The updated Film Code tightens rules on brutality and sex, bans open kissing, and narrows portrayals of abortion and addiction. Miscegenation is no longer mentioned, allowing Island in the Sun. Some scenes may show crime details but remain restrained. effects will unfold over the coming year as outlets adopt the changes.
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Hollywood
Shin Monroe
Warning To Industry On Atomic Power
Washington report notes a government commission proposal urging industry to boost development of atomic power teams. It calls for additional federal financing and plans to require industry submission of acceptable proposals for constructing and operating new plants.
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Washington
Commission
Federal Financin
Nehru flags arms threat to peace in Congress address
In Indore Nehru warned that stockpiling of modern arms by Pakistan raises war risk and obliges India to respond. He criticized military pacts and alleged armaments fueling conflict while urging restraint and defense of regional security amid tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Pakistan
Nehru
Indore
Arering
Mr. Nehru
Indian Congress Party
India
Builders Back To Work On Thursday
Resignation will take effect from the first meeting of the council the following Wednesday.
Force Prevents Refugees Leaving France
Bonn reports that French border police used force to stop about 150 Hungarian refugees attempting to cross into France from Germany. The incident occurred on Monday and involved arrests and a tense border standoff as authorities sought to control migration flows amid the Gefühle of postwar displacement.
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Bonn
A.a.preuter
Denies Increase In Army Training Period
Sydney report quotes Mr. Cramer denying a claim that the army training period will rise from 33 weeks to a year as part of a scheme to mend forces during a war emergency. He calls the report mere journalist speculation.
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Sydney
Mwpany
Ate Pemarersee
CIEF
Cramer
National Service Intake At Army Camps Opens
The first intake of national service trainees arrives at Holdsworthy and Ingleburn army camps over three days. More than 35,500 trainees from 45 districts assemble across New South Wales joining three training battalions. Special carriages are attached to a Pearl from South Brisbane and other towns for transport.
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Sydney
Memory
Holdsworthy
Ingieburn
Mucwillumbah
Moree
Bourke
Weat
Griffith
Nb.w
South Brisbane
Population Rise Hits Education
Sydney report quotes Minister for Education Mr. Heffron stating that population growth and funding shortages prevent providing full educational facilities. He cites insufficient funds and lack of teachers as reasons education cannot meet demand this year.
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Sydney
Heffron
Strand
Taxi Meters Not Adjusted For Change
The article notes meters not updated for the new fares and mentions drivers receiving card sheets to adjust scale. It cites a move to send meters to Burney for adjustment and reports Cambarra retail charges rising to 1p la mile after the tax abolition. The Department of Interior distributed updated fare scales to drivers.
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Burney Sco
Camberra
Jtertor
Praise for Australian System Noted in U S Message
A fragmentary letter by F. L. Appaty of Richmond argues the Australian system could be worth considering for the United States. He notes discrepancies in U S student and breadwinner roles and contrasts with the Australian approach, urging closer study.
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F. L. Appaty
Ricmond
Esber A. Keiad
U.S
Austral
Tenders Date For Harbour Job Extended
Sydney reports extended closing dates for a multi million pound harbor contract for improvements at Kembla harbour. The work includes four cable yards, inner harbour access, retaining walls and access roads with completion by 1950. The winning firm will handle the largest department contract and oversea bids are allowed until February 7.
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Sydney
Taut Tra
PI Improvement
Kembla Harbour
Ithesa
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