British Cabinet resignations spark debate on policy limits
The piece analyzes why UK Chancellor Peter Thorneycroft and allies resigned over a policy clash on public vs private spending. It compares Britain with Australia, notes the awkward timing for Prime Minister Macmillan, and argues that curtailing public works would risk national stability while Emigration could ease social and economic pressures.
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Peter Thorneycroft
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Canberra
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Meo Macmillan
Conia
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Italian Mission Upgraded to Embassy Level in Canberra and Rome
The Australian and Italian governments will raise their diplomatic missions in Canberra and Rome to embassy level. The move reflects strengthened bilateral ties and mutual commitment to NATO, SEATO membership, and the shared defense of Europe.
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Rome
Coome
Canberra Visit Delights Senior Scouts on Trek Return
Visiting senior Boy Scouts plan calls at Parliament House the Australian War Memorial and Mount Stromlo Observatory. After a Snowy Mountains trek they tour Canberra on their way home, noting the city is pleasant yet easy to get lost in.
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Ittora
Canberra Day To Be Better Observed
The Minister for the Interior Mr Fairhall said Canberra Day will be commemorated with greater community participation. The ACT Advisory Council and the Canberra and District Historical Society were asked to propose additional ways to mark the day. Canberra Day honors the birth of the national capital, with three foundation stones laid on Capital Hill on March 12 1913 by Lady Denman, the Governor General, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Home Affairs.
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A.C.T. Advisory Council
Canberra and District Historical Society
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Lora Denman
Andrew Fisher
King O'Malley
Lady Denman
Indian Woman Minister To Visit Canberra
The Indian Deputy Minister for External Affairs Mrs. Lakshmi N Menon will visit Canberra for two days during a week long Australia tour. She arrives January 16 and goes to Canberra January 18 invited by the Government. She has served as alternate delegate to the United Nations Oral Assembly in Paris and New York and led the Status of Women Commission in the UN Secretariat at Lake Placid for 14 months. She is a Rajya Sabha member and was appointed Deputy Minister after last year’s general elections.
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Australia
Menon
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Paria
New York
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Rajya Sabha
Igen Janamen
Puty
Shady financier linked to high society jewel case
Fragmentary text mentions a 52 year old doctor named Williamson and a November event involving Princess Margaret. References a large monetary sum and alleged ties to a famed jewel thief network, suggesting a high profile financial and aristocratic circle.
Atom Power May Convert Deserts
Australian nuclear scientist Marcus Oliphant discusses thermonuclear power and its potential to irrigate desert regions. He cautions that practical, cheap fusion power faces immense technical and economic hurdles, with pilot plants 20 to 30 years away and high costs in Calder Hall style stations. Dr. Peter Thonemann’s work at Harwell is noted as part of Australia’s ongoing Atomic Energy Commission effort.
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Canberra
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Irri
Soviet Union
Calderoe
Britain
Fermi
Harwell
Peter Thonemann
Austra- Mans
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Trades Body Plans Special Meeting On Apprentices Pay
The Trades Advisory Committee of the Trades and Labour Council will meet Tuesday night to discuss the Interior Minister’s rejection of an Apprenticeship Board recommendation to raise pay scales for ACT apprentices. Chair A K Wylie said the proposal had united employers on the board and the committee will consider if the board can operate under the current conditions. The meeting will cover broader apprenticeship issues and future negotiations.
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Army to fire 71 gun salutes on Australia Day
The Minister for the Army Mr Cramer announced that 71 artillery guns will salute Australia Day across the nation. It marks the first time such salutes will be fired on the national holiday by the army, following tests during annual celebrations to honor Australia.
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Cramer
Migration pioneer John D Schroder to retire from immigration service
John D Schroder a pioneer of Australia post war migration will retire from the Department of Immigration on Friday He led operations from 1949 to 1952 expanding migrant centres and later headed local immigration operations He served in the Inter Governmental Committee for European Migration and helped dispatch about 500 000 migrants worldwide After retirement he plans to move from Canberra to Sydney
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Haus
Mig
Lee
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Eves Ering
Inter- Governmental Committee For European Migration
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Canberra
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Hive
Australian Retail Sales Rise in Flat Quarter
Australian retail sales rose nearly six per cent year over year in the current financial year quarter. Values reached £563,700,000, up £31,200,000 from the prior year and £3,000,000 above the quarter ended June 1957. Australians spent most on food, clothing and footwear according to Commonwealth Statistician R. Carver.
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Commonwealth Statistician
R. Carver
Queen Mother to Present RMC Banner at Cadet Parade
Queen Elizabeth will present a banner at a Royal Military College Duntroon parade on February 27. The banner honors cadets and will be carried in ceremonial occasions annually, with design approved by Queen Elizabeth II after her 1954 tour.
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Royal Military College, Duntroon
Australia
Army
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Queen
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Bourne
Indonesia Rejects Australian Officers Training Plan
The Indonesian government withdrew its proposal to train Indonesian army officers in Australia. Ambassador Dr. A Helmi cited inadequate jungle warfare facilities in Australia as the reason for abandoning the project. Australia previously offered to provide training opportunities.
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