Federal Grants For Education Most Unlikely
Brisbane reports that NSW Education officials say no significant federal funding is likely. Sir Arthur Faden states state governments bear responsibility for education finance and that federal grants are not forthcoming due to economic constraints and loan council processes.
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Brisbane
Nsw
Arthur Faden
Arthurly
Heffron
N.S.W
Ns.w
Heffron Sa
Ladies In the Cave
Sir Arthur
Treasury
Britain Faces Post Churchill Era With Leadership Gap
The article argues Britain must replace Sir Winston Churchill as prime minister with a strong national leader. It discusses Anthony Eden’s resignation, the rise of MacMillan or Butler, and warns against weak successors while calling for resolute policy in the Middle East and a unified stance against international pressures. It stresses Egypt and Suez context, and critiques political figures including Hugh Gaitskell.
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Britain
Phis
Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Anthony Eden
Churchill
Eden
Any Eden
MacMillan
Butler
Ites
Anthony Eden
U.K
Anthony
Middle East
Suez Canal
Egypt
Hugh Gaitskell
Gaitskell
Gaitkell
Mr. MacMillan
Mr. Gaitskell
Sudan Visionaries Clash as Elections Loom in Nation
Report describes Egyptian backed factions in Sudan led by Sayed Abdel Rahman Mahdi and Aly El Mirghan, with Umma and Al Shaab supporting the current Parliament. Observers expect a power split after elections, with Khatmia and Ensari sects influencing the presidency and premiership.
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Sudan
American Univers Ety
Lutru
Sret
Unonlat
Orce
Ll Mahdi
Uraima Party
Sayed Abdel Rahman
L Mahdi
Finsari
Insari
Khatmia
Sayed Aly el Mirghan
Ensari
T.eer
Secu
Ena
Catidon
Cully Béddick EL Jathdi
Modern
Pane Buat
Azhari
Umma
Khatvila Portent
al Shaah
Aly Abad Gahman
el Shaab
Iaas
Purita” Bank
Part Oa
Aahari
Anuna
al Shaab
al Powers
Enamis
Hemi
Seddik Hi Mahdi
Khatmin
Abdel Rahman
Canberra Fire At Frensham Pass Leaving
An unclear Brisbane style entry notes a fire incident at Frensham Pass near Canberra. Names and codes appear, with no clear dates or outcomes readable. The fragmentary text references organizations and individuals including HESS and WATERMAN, but specifics remain unreadable.
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Canberra
Frensham Pass
Death of Rev W E Boyldew Rector of Young
The death occurred Wednesday night of the Reverend W E Boyldew Rector of Young. He had served there more than ten years and is survived by his wife and other family. The funeral was to be conducted by Reverend Griffith.
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W. E. Boyldew
Young
Boyldew
Gilles
Gitus Grifith
Australia half-year revenue and expenditure report 1954-57
The Commonwealth State Union releases the half-year consolidated revenue and December statement. Revenue to December includes Income tax 141.46m, excise 108.40m, customs 36.44m, sales tax 24.04m, and Post Office 42.86m. Estimated income tax for the year 811.75m. Expenditure in H1 535.67m. full-year estimate 1,238.89m. Defence outlay 90.05m. states’ tax reimbursements and financial resistance 43.36m. interest and sinking fund 37.58m. Defence outturn expected at 190.00m for the year.
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Australia
Ucian
Carver
Demand for finance insatiable says bank
Sydney Thursday the National Bank of Australia reported the demand for capital to fund rapid development in Australia was almost insatiable. It cited past overreach risk, belief a borrower can always secure funds, and government rate adjustments as factors. Australia had received about 128 million pounds, with fixed interest securities reaching high levels in 1955 and 1956.
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Sydney
Australia
National Bank of Australasia
Joan
Austrnia
Ban on Fires Under Review by Bush Fire Committee
The Bush Fire Committee will meet in Sydney to discuss the limit of the total ban on fires across the state. The Chief Forester, Kelly, is reportedly to attend as North Harbour notes summer fire risk.
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Suraday
Aydney
Kelly
Are
Urges Formation of Liquor Board in Sydney
The Labour Council resolved to seek a State Government liquor board modeled on the Milk Board to regulate the industry. It also protested beer price increases. Albert Thompson called for government control via a board, while R Webster urged nationalizing breweries citing a 200 percent beer price rise in under a decade.
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Sydney
Labour Council
Milk Board
Indua
Milkland
Jee Carters’ Union
Albert Thompson
R. Webster
Seamen's Union
Decision On Beer Prices In Canberra Hotels
Officials await a ruling expected today on beer price increases following a Sydney rise. Hotelkeepers in Canberra expect details after Sydney boosted prices by small amounts on middies schooners and pints, sparking speculation among patrons.
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Canberra Usv
Wookerman
Canberra
Sydney
No Australians in disputed North Sumatra reports
Melbourne reports that no Australian citizens were known to be working in North Sumatra where the area is disputed by Indonesian authorities. External Affairs says initial reports of foreigners including Australians on tobacco and rubber estates may be unfounded. Lt Gov Jakarta confirms few Australians in Sumatra, with numbers well under 90 nationwide.
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Melbourne
North Sumatra
Ing
Djakarta
Nso
Sematra
Umma Official Advocates Sudan’s Friendly Nonalignment
An Umma Party official urges Sudan to avoid antagonism with other nations and to prioritize internal development. He says Sudan should prepare to help neighbors gain independence, aiming to lead an African bloc, with borders touching Uganda, Kenya, Belgian Congo, and French Equatorial Africa.
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Umma Party
Coun
Sudan
Ashary
Uganda
Kenya
Belgian Congo
Broken Hill Prospects Iron Ore at Cape York
Broken Hill Pty will prospect on a large scale for iron ore in Northern Queensland this year. The company plans to cover about 6,300 square miles in two areas along the Coral Sea coast at Cape York. Prospecting would begin after the wet season, with access likely via helicopters in rugged rainforest terrain. The State executive council granted authority to prospect over 1,800 square miles in the Iron Range area.
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Brisbans, Tursuay
Broken Hill Pty, Ltd
Queensland
Coral Sea
Cape York
P. Queensland
R. Colquhoun
State Executive Council
Iron Range
Enrolment Opens at Canberra University College Courses
Enrolment at Canberra University College begins for the new college year with Leaving Certificates required. Courses include Theory of Statistics Part and Advanced Statistical Methods. Applications close February 1. Students must have passed Pure Mathematics Part or an equivalent exam. Enrolments limited to the available student intake.
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Canberra Universy College
Maxbirrria
C. Mu
Aboriginal girl matriculates into Queensland University record
A 17 year old Aboriginal girl from Brisbane, Margaret Williams, is believed to be the first Aboriginal to matriculate at Queensland University. The news notes she will study alongside peers and marks a milestone for Indigenous education in Australia. Geoffrey Penny of Western Australia is cited in association with the event.
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Brisbane
Thursasy
Margaret Williams
Queensland University
Mina Williams
Geoffrey Penny
Western Australis
Paints Pictures Of One Man Mao Portrait Craze In China Studio
Hao Te-Huan, working six days a week in a small studio, paints portraits of Mao Zedong from a single photograph. He reports strong sales in schools and factories, with many customers displaying Mao portraits at work and in public spaces. The artist notes most buyers want moderate sizes, but private sales are rare.
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David Lancashire
Peiping
Tung An
Hao Te-Hauan
Avery
China
Mao
Hao
Seles
Sna
Buddhs
Hao Coes
Ies
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Associated Press
Khartoum
Upper Nile
Africa
Hess, A
Watt
M.Y
Waterman, J
Rutledge
C. P
Reid
W.E. Boyldew
Insatiable
Liquor Board
No Australians Inc
Sumatra
Friends
B.hlp
Cu.c
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