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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
9
Sydney officials urge oil firms to take on temporary freight charge increases. A A A secretary Strudwick notes distributors could absorb inflationary shifts and keep petrol prices aligned with rising costs from Suez closure until canal reopens.
The piece weighs Conservative leadership after Eden, arguing Butler supersedes Macmillan as Prime Minister. It recalls historic line of succession and notes Butler’s claims, housing record, and Suez stance. It contrasts Macmillan’s perceived weaknesses with Butler’s experience and warns against a backward shift under current leadership.
The parliamentary Constitution committee is criticized for lacking state representation and for holding hearings in private. Critics argue openness is essential to public understanding, warning that secrecy could undermine support for constitutional amendments and future referendums.
Lieut. General Hans Speidel, former German staff officer who served with Rommel in Normandy, will command NATO land forces under Allied command starting next April. Speidel led defense planning in Normandy until September 1944.
President Eisenhower returns from drought stricken southwest and asks Congress to extend the 25 million dollar agricultural conservation fund to June 1958 for emergency conservation measures in the drought areas.
A senior Canberra police officer reported a slight rise in vandalism over recent weeks. Incidents included broken windows at public buildings and damage to public conveniences. Police are monitoring the position closely and urge public cooperation to prevent further acts.
A spokesman said the Department of Work had not been officially notified about the proposed new access road from Canberra to Queanbeyan. He believed the Department of Main Roads had submitted the plan to Queanbeyan Municipal Council for consideration. The route would start near Harman, cross the reservoir, and join Tharwa Road via Munro Road. A council meeting to discuss the proposal is expected soon.
Princess Alexandra of Kent arrives to attend the wedding of Princess Helene of France, daughter of the Count of Paris. The civil ceremony occurs at Louveciennes town hall with a religious service planned in Dreuz, Normandy.
Spike Milligan, famed Goon Show writer, prepares for a March departure to Australia. He will work for the Australian Broadcasting Commission and collaborates with two Australian scriptwriters on a three month stay.
The SEAA meeting was announced to be held in Canberra from March 11 to March 12. Australian Government officials welcomed the invitation and prepared for the national gathering. Mr Casey confirmed government acceptance and an official from the SEAA would travel to Canberra to organize the event.
More than 600 cavities found among children attending the West Children’s Camp at Manly run by the Rotary and the Australian Dental Association. Newland says few campers have seen a dentist before. only 20 of 187 West children required no treatment.
A London dispatch notes cuts to British defences including the Royal Air Force auxiliary squadron and plans to reduce orders for jet fighters. The Navy and Army party parts of the air branch face changes with training reductions and potential parades, as a general overhaul of the defence scheme is anticipated.
Prices remained firm in Auckland auctions with Friday rates holding steady for crossbred cattle. Strong bidders supported the top end as buyers pursued quality stock. traders reported good demand for the best crossbreds and stable prices across the session.
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