London Letter Grand Tour Signals New Commonwealth Path
The article notes Prime Minister Macmillan’s historic tour as the first British PM to visit five countries on a goodwill mission. It discusses aims to urge India and Pakistan to discuss Kashmir, broader Commonwealth ties, and moves toward hosting Commonwealth meetings outside London to strengthen regional links.
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Macmillan
Commonwealth
Atlantic Council
Geratnen Frulte
Eisenhower Ndt
Diefenar
Pakistan
Kashmir
Macmilan
United Kingdom
London
U.K
Eisenhower Budget Outlook Sets Record Peacetime Spend
The President's message to Congress outlines a wartime scale peacetime budget with 39.8 billion dollars for defense and a plan to restore a 1959 surplus. Deficit financing continues now as foreign aid faces scrutiny, while preparedness remains the focus amid Sputnik prompted security concerns.
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Eisenhower
Gaither
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
United States
Troy
Reublicans
Democrats
Congress
I. Eisenhower
Ress
U.S
Better Deal For Instrumentalities
Sydney authorities seek new borrowing terms as the National Bank notes in its monthly Australia summary. New loan take up by semi governmental bodies lagged while the Commonwealth bond market remains firm. About 33 percent of total sought was left with underwriters, up from 17 percent in 1956, risking public funds failing to meet urgent capital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
National Bank
Balances Held Abroad Decline in Week Ended January 8
The Central Bank weekly statement shows balances held abroad fell by £3,000,000 for the week ending January 8. Holdings in government and securities slid £13,400,000 to £509,500,000, still £2,400,000 above December 31 levels. Commonwealth Treasurys accounted for the drop.
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Bydnex
Thia
Tai Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Treasur
Cy Eearu Barly
Brindabella Bridge Project Starts January in Yarrowlumla
Work on the Brindabella Bridge over the Goofradig bee River will begin January 20 and take about 19 weeks. Engineer J M Firth said eight to ten weeks could suffice if weather cooperates. The Department of Works allotted £800 for 1957-58 and the council set aside £3,000. Snowy Mountains Authority would provide labour and supervision for about £7,000, but the council chose to proceed with its own plan estimated at £3,000.
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Brindabella
Goofradigbee
Yarrowlumla Shire
J. M. Firth
Department of Works
Toney
Electricity Commission
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority
Snowy Mountain Authority
Australian cast arrives in New York for Summer of the 17th
Seven members of the Australian play cast arrive in New York for the production Summer of the 17th. The arrival signals preparations for performances and local press interest ahead of opening.
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New York
Tursany
AAP
Reiter
Apprentices Protest Meeting on Wage Justice and Apprenticeship Board
A Trades and Labour Council advisory committee in Wylie adopted a motion demanding wage justice and faster apprenticeship rate adjustments. The group resolved to convene a parents’ meeting and expressed full confidence in the Apprenticeship Board and its representatives Mr Rogers and Mr McKie, who were urged not to resign. Unions present included engineers, electricians, workers and builders, signaling broad industry support.
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Courmases
Ees
Trades and Labour Council
W. Naveau
Rogers
J. McKie
Australasian Society of Engineers
The
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Electrics’ Trades Union
Australian Workers’ ‘Union
Building Workers' Industrial Union
Painters and Decorators’ Feneration
the Plumbers and Gasfitters Employees’ Union
Plasterers’ Federation
Iron Baron opens after 17 years with 1 million ton annual goal
BHP resumes iron ore production at Iron Baron in South Australia after 17 years dormancy. New plant cost 1.3 million pounds and uses open cut mining with modern equipment. Expect output to reach 1,000,000 tons yearly as rail and road upgrades support the operation.
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Melbourne
Iron Baron
BHP
Iron Monarch
Iron Knob
Ing
Whyalla
Tad Sone
Burn and Dawe Conflict Reported at Government House
Police reports recount a midday altercation at Government House in Canberra between Vice-Regal officials and Lieutenant-Colonel A. R. Dawe of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles amid ceremonial duties. No injuries are listed and the matter is under inquiry by authorities.
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Tnor
Hixcellency
Williem Burn
A. R. Dawe
10Th
Princess Mary's ‘Own Gurkha Rifles
Government House
Canberra
Teachers Back Decimal Coinage Scheme in Australia
The Australian currency system was condemned today by speakers at the Australian Teachers Federation conference in Perth. Members unanimously approved a motion that teachers support introducing decimal coinage with 10 as a dollar and 1 shilling as one tenth of a dollar. The changeover would be costly but beneficial for national good and easier for children to learn.
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Suesuay
Australia
Austra Man Teachers’ Federation
Perth
Teachers of Australia
R. Judd
Townley to act in key ministerial roles during Paltridge’s absence
Prime Minister Menzies announced Townley will serve as Minister for Civil Aviation and Immigration while Senator Paltridge is overseas. Senator Bent will act as Minister for Customs and transport during Paltridge’s one month absence as he travels the Qantas route around the world.
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Menzies
Immigration
Townley
Customs
Bent
An Munter
Pp An Transport
Paltridge
Australia
Mensies
F Paltridge
Air
Condition Of Mr Crassin Improves In Canberra
The conution of well known Canberra and Queanbeyan solicitor Mr. David Crassin has shown some improvement though he did not get well down on Friday last.
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Canberra and
Queanbeyan
David Crassin
Fewer Building Employees Move This Year
The ACT building industry sees far fewer workers moving this year as most Canberra jobs run at full pressure. Employers report most workers have returned and the largest single absence was three, per ACT Trades and Labour Council president MCCHuIEy.
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Act
Canberra
Or. McChuiey
A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council
Bw.lu
A.C.T
New South Wales
Melbourne Immigration Ban Affects Family Migrants
The article reports on a ministerial decision by Mr Townley restricting entry for a girl and her family, noting delays and eligibility issues for those unable to enter. It mentions Biancucci arriving in Australia in 1950, his wife, and their two children, plus a case involving a hereditary incurable disease.
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Melibourne
Argensols
Townley
Toward
Biancucci
Australie
Fire destroys builder's shed in Canberra suburb
Mrs J Mulcahy reports smoke from a store shed in Borrea Street. Canberra Fire Brigade arrives quickly and saves her garage with slight damage. The shed, owned by H Wella Brow Ltd, is completely burned out. Fire put out by 6 30 pm.
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J. Mulcahy
Borrea Street
Canberra Fire Brigade
U.K. Urged To Drop Free Trade Scheme
Australian delegates warn Britain’s move toward a Free Trade Area could harm Commonwealth trade and Australia’s industry. They urge rejection of terms seen as hindering 1968 expansion plans and question long term economic impact.
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U.K
Macmillan
Australia
Anderson
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Ing
Nucleus Practical Ln Refuses Service in New Esteem
The fragment indicates a dispute over service or access at a location in New England involving a practical nucleus reference. Details are incomplete but suggest a local contention or exclusion issue with a named entity or institution.
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Yure
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Cyprus
Hugh Foot
Makarios
Greece
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