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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1957
Page
5
A reader responds to a December issue letter by Ixplicia about College examinations. The writer opposes replying through the press and urges readers to direct inquiries to the Registrar. The exchange centers on examination conduct and institutional procedures.
Industrial prosperity raised incomes for many as 1949 saw a rebound in wine sales yet overall spending remained below pre war levels. Beer gin and rum consumption rose slightly while whisky declined as Britons faced higher living costs and shifting tastes after the war.
Britain ends Spitfires service as a memorial era fades. Open cast coal mining plans threaten Rural England parks, with Aubrey Jones backing the move amid coal shortages. Britain faces a brain drain as engineers emigrate, while Latin American trade grows and Aveling Barford wins multi million dollar orders, signaling a shift in industry and global competition.
A long critique of New South Wales and Sydney metropolitan railways arguing persistent losses, rising fares, reduced services, and aging trains threaten future profitability. The piece suggests modernizing with faster diesel trains and better freight and passenger service to attract customers and compete with road transport. It notes limited service gains over 25 years and advocates targeted service reductions and capacity planning to win back demand.
Fragments show Bro McCarthy farewell message to friends as he left Obera last year to enter Bt Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, planning study for the priesthood. The seminary lies about 35 miles from Washington in Maryland, near the city of Baltimore.
Fragmentary OCR note references an exam event at a university. Mentions unclear wording about examination details and sources stating from the university context. No clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Viceral governors have arrived at Government House Sydney. Officials from the colonial administration arrived to hold meetings and review imperial policies amid ongoing governance duties.
The Australian Antarctic expedition ship Kista Dan nears Mawson but heavy pack ice bars the approach. Minister Casey places Mawson 140 miles northeast on the fringe of the ice. A wireless report from expedition leader P. Aoertal notes miles of heavy pack ice. Beaver aircraft Red proves invaluable to Antarctic exploration.
The article reports widespread concern as cheques dated incorrectly surface, with authorities urging scrutiny of payments. It notes alleged faked Canberra connections and calls for people to verify their cheque details to avoid losses.
A fragment urges action over the male toilet at Civic Centre shown as a disgrace linked to service maintenance. Located near the front gate for visitors at the station, the facility is described as consistently out of order while advisory council discussions linger on lesser issues.
Four reading Australians will read papers on migration in Canberra this month. Sir Richard Boyer will speak for the Good Neighbour Movement and migrant development. Sir Jan Clunies Ross, Sir Douglas Copland, and Mr Albert Monk will present on immigration and national economy growth. Over 200 delegates from all states attend to hear expert views.
The British Council has called off a proposed Soviet film festival in Moscow. The cancelation follows questions about preparations and showcases. Directors and cultural officials expressed disappointment, noting diplomatic and cultural implications for future exchanges.
The Australian Antarctic party, flying in an aircraft, reported the area between Prince Charles Range and the southern range to be more treacherous than survey indicated. Crevasses described as varied and complicated have greatly hampered party movements, with one recent report noting 90 miles of travel on a trek and several wrong turns.
Dr Oscar Touster of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, was named winner of the annual Theobald Smith award for his discovery of the cause of a hereditary metabolic disease. The finding aims to track exact causes of serious inherited disorders such as muscular dystrophy, arthritis, arterial hardening, and cancer susceptibility, potentially guiding future remedies. The award, given by Lily Co and administered through AAAB, honors medical research involving independent thought.
A fragmentary text hints at a January event or visit linked to a sea voyage. Names or places are unreadable, but the tone suggests an exploration or ceremonial moment unfolding in a cold setting. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
A cryptic note mentions Ver Maypid and Ridsen seen in London with Mala Feinea and Canby noted nearby. Officials seek clarification on the trio's intent and any potential public concerns arising from their movements.
A garbled line hints at a date related to Fiona and a shift before a board meeting or event. The text is unreadable in places but suggests activities tied to a specific day and location. No clear names, places, or outcomes are preserved enough to identify.
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