Delays in Canberra Commission appointments raise questions
The piece notes months pass without a Canberra Capital Commission appointee, created by Parliament last Sep. It warns that delaying the commission jeopardizes the Canberra programme and leaves planning duties without authority after the disbanding of the National Capital Planning and Development Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bistional Capital Commission
Canberra
Berra
National Cents Planning
National Capital Commission
Comina
Interim Budget May Be Necessary
An editorial in The Metal Trades' journal urges governments to review taxation policies as tax relief may be needed soon. The author warns that current taxation drains industry and calls for flexible policy adapting to changing conditions. He notes the 1958 test for industry survival amid competition and falling turnover. He hopes Labour will show wage restraint.
State public service drains officers to commonwealth offers
Sydney Sydney via Sturt reveals NSW Public Service Board secretary H H Dickinson says higher Commonwealth salaries lure NSW officers away. He laments one‑way traffic of talent as the Commonwealth offers Tasmania’s government expert the chair of the National Capital Development Commission and Tasmanian counteroffers to Mr Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sturrgay
Commonwealth
N.B.W
N.S.W Public Service Board
H. H. Dickinson
National Capital Development Commission
A. W. Knight
Commission
Second Chance to Matriculate at Sydney in February
The Department of the Interior announced a second chance for matriculation. Country-school candidates must apply by January 15 for the five required subjects. Applications and forms are available only at the University of Sydney. The examination begins February 10 and costs £8 to be forwarded with the form, with Canberra University College offering supervising for an extra fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
University of Sydney
Canberra University College
Trade Group Heads Australian Delegation to Malaya Pact Talks
The Australian Director of Trade Treaties J Corkery will lead a three member delegation arriving January 5 to meet Malayan Minister Tan Siew Sin. Further talks scheduled for May when Malaya sends a delegation to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Canberra letters lament youth fashion at dances
In Canberra letters to the editor a writer expresses shock at the dress of young men at Saturday night dances. He criticizes open neck red shirts leather jackets and Technicolor jumpers as inappropriate for the nation's capital and urges a better example. SHORUS McKENZIE Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Shorus McKenzie
Parents and Teachers Clash Over Canberra Holiday Play Centres
Letters from MRS DELAHUNTY and a Canberra mother criticize lack of Department support for Turner O Connor play centre. They note 286 to 366 children enrolled, insufficient equipment, and teachers staggering hours. Call for more funding or private aid to avoid next year’s closures.
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Turner O'Connor
St. Joseph's School
Baer
N.8.w
Canberra
P. Delahunty
O'Connor
Oir
Turner - O'Connor
Colonel Hodgson Taken Ill in Australia Return
Colonel Hodgson former secretary to the Department of External Affairs and ex High Commissioner in South Africa became seriously ill on his return to Australia. He underwent a major operation at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney and his discharge date is not yet known.
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W. m. Hongson
Department of External Affairs
South Africa
Australia
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
End Of Inflation In U S Forecast
Economists see inflation easing but not vanishing as 1957 closes and 1958 looms. The U S Chamber of Commerce estimates record December spending while prices rise, reducing buying power for the average factory worker. Officials predict a shallow dip in prices early next year, with long term stability preferred over sharp declines.
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Ggurea
Cann Igs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
G.N.P
United States
Queen Mother Visit Sparks Massive Guard Of Honour
RSL plans a large guard for the Queen Mother's Canberra visit to open the British Empire Service League congress. About 1000 ex-servicemen from ACT and nearby districts expected, with sub-branches invited to contribute. Marshals named and lines set at War Memorial and Albert Hall ahead of February 17 arrival.
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Canberra
R. D. Hull
Stor
A.C.T
Returned Service
Men's League
Act
Teague
Goulburn
Queanbeyan
Captain's Flat
Yass
Cooma
Adaminaby
H. ©. Adgell
League
Frank May
Hull Sid
Commonwealth Avenue
Albert Hall
Congress of the British Empire Service League
Hall
Guards of Honour
War Memorial
Parliament House
Hull
Congress of the
British Empire Service League
Nelace
Rise In Savings Bank Deposits In November
Savings bank deposits rose to £1,268,251,000 in November, up £41,379,000 from October. The Commonwealth Statistician Mr Carver released figures showing per head balances at £131 10s, with 7,613,000 operative accounts, up 37,000 from October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavinge
Commonwealth
Carver
Governor General Hosts Young Australia Langue Boys
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Slim welcomed a group of boys from Western Australia and South Australia at Government House in Canberra. Mrs EB. L. Anderson and Mrs. B. Foott also departed Government House yesterday.
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Slim
Young Australia Langue
Western Australia
South Australia
Government House
Canberra
EB. L. Anderson
B. Foott
Canberra Building Workers Resume After Holidays
Canberra reports many building crews back to work after a two day holiday extension. About 50 painters 200, 140 plasterers and 800 builders’ labourers are employed as activity increases toward full steam next week. ACT Trades and Labour Council president says indicators point to a good year for industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Flom
ACT
Trades and Labour Counel
B.w.lu
C U C Exam Results At Canberra University College
The Canberra University College announces results across subjects Conveyancing History and Evidence. Honours go to Joan L Thomson and J Curtis. Passes include A Campbell L Coutts L Curtis G Howard J Knight and others with several third class awards.
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Canberra University College
Joan L Thomson
A CH Campbell
L. A Coutts
L. J. Curtis
G. R. Howard
J. Curtis
B. M Murden
Joan L. ‘Thomson
J. W. Knight
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Trnal
Metal Trades’ Journal
Tasmanian
Colonel Hodgson
U.S
By G. K. Hadenfield
Associated Press
Washington
Ift Spamumera
J. L. Robertson
Federal Reserve Board
R.S.L. Guard
Queen Mother
Remem
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C.U.C
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