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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
9
The Canberra Repertory Society aims to train at least six new producers this year through a producers workshop. A public meeting approved courses and lectures on theatre, readings, and production of one act plays by trainee producers and authors.
A long-standing delay in providing a permanent Canberra Technical College building continues amid official opposition and claims of inadequate facilities. Proponents urge public opinion to pressure authorities, asserting the college must gain priority to fulfill Canberra's technical education needs. The piece cites wartime shifts, Reconstruction Training, and ongoing funding shortfalls as underlying causes.
A historical piece outlines U S armed forces efforts to instill patriotism and anti-communist ideals in service members. It traces postwar education from Panmunjon to Korea, notes prisoner experiences, and emphasizes discipline, loyalty, and accountability in combat and captivity.
Funds to defray the cent re Celene oe cae from the Carnegie Fund include a £200000 donation. The site for the telescope was yet to be selected.
The Department of Education released the Leaving Certificate honours with multiple students named across subjects. Notable mentions include Lindis Masterman and Margaret Stanton of Canberra High, Lindsey Smith of Canberra High in Physics, and Brian Paton of Christian Brothers Canberra in Chemistry, among others from Canberra High and allied schools.
The Navy will train members of the Victorian and New South Wales police forces as divers. Navy Minister Mr. Davidson said the department agreed to provide training after police frequently faced emergency calls requiring divers.
Geelong Australia is playing an active role in world wool textile research. Dr M Lipson head of CSLR D wool textile research laboratory said overseas recognition of Australia's work is strong. He noted future cooperation with scientists and aims to develop pure wool garments that resist rain and wear and can be cleaned without re pressing. Plans include coordinated global research to speed up wool wardrobe development.
Darwin Thuraway Maranbay field near Exid Erine Northern Territory could supply Australia tin for years says F Jones general manager United Uranium operator of Et Sharana mine The mine shaft 170 ft proposed to 250 ft could yield 500 tons of tin per day employing 600 men United Uranium has leases over the field and plans full scale development
Yesterday afternoon at Government House in Canberra Excellency Lady Sam welcomed delegates attending the Fifteenth Biennial Conference of the Australian Federation of University Women.
Five British migrant families arrived in Canberra yesterday and reside at the Ainslie Hotel. A Department of Immigration representative and a Victoria League member welcomed them with bouquets. Each family includes three children. one couple has one child. Trades include a carpenter plasterer plumber tiler and compositor who will start work in Canberra.
Major Richard Jerves Gow, graduate of the Royal Military College, died in Heidelberg Hospital aged 32 after six months’ illness. He formerly lived in Canberra, married Sheila Shanahan of Braddon, and left three children. A longtime Army member, he served in the ALP early, later in Dun troon, Japan with the Armoured Car Unit, and as Adjutant of the 12 16th Hunter River Lancers. Funeral at Coburg Victoria on Monday at 2 pm at the popular Church Sydney Road.
Describes breakdown of discipline among American troops with officers and NCOs shirking leadership. Notes enemy lines in domestic unrest and the postwar attempt to explain misconduct as brainwashing. Cites humiliation and torture as mischaracterizations of what occurred.
One hundred twenty training cadets from the area attend their annual camp at the RAAF Station Fairbairn. They are joined by ten reserve cadets for the event.
About 250 delegates from all States will gather in Canberra for the ninth annual Citizenship Convention. Leading figures including Prime Minister Menzies, Dr H V Evatt, and Immigration Minister Townley will speak or host receptions. Four papers on immigration will guide discussions, with sessions at Griffith School and a closing general Assembly.
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