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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
3
The Optometrists will host a three day event in the Optics Room at Davies Pharmacy Kingston and King Apothecary. Appointments for dye ointments are available, with special details by calling X1148.
Fragmentary weather note records barometer at 4 local time and temperatures with scattered figures. Mentions Cortona and varied readings, but the text is garbled and lacks a coherent forecast or data.
Australia witnesses the rapid opening of two new savings banks backed by the Bank of New South Wales and the Australian and New Zealand Bank. The articles stress the need for greater savings amid credit stringency and public finance pressures, noting that competition among banks may lift savings rates and fund home building, while urging a vigorous national savings drive.
Gaullist member of the Wennch Assembly states formation of a group to oppose the Poujade reform movement. He cites Poujade’s 52 seats and warns of potential terrorist moves if the Republic is not defended. He urges supporters to take to the streets. Poujade denies fascist ties.
His Excellency the Governor General Sir William Slim chaired a session of the Executive Council at Government House Cane Boroughs yesterday afternoon. The occasion highlighted administrative matters and formal proceedings of the colonial governance body.
Malaya seeks self rule within the Commonwealth, not full independence. Abdul Rahman, chief minister, says federation desires more autonomy to govern its affairs while remaining in partnership with Britain. He cites Communist terror as a threat to Malay security and world peace.
Mr J M Galvin named Public Service Arbitrator succeeding Mr J B Cussienu whose term ended December 31 last The Chief Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioner noted Galvin who in 50 was appointed a Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioner The record shows he became Chief Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioner in 1995.
A motorist crashed through a fence and fell 30 feet on an icy Bedfordshire road. One egg crate was broken in the impact, and the incident occurred yesterday on the main route into London.
Australian imports from Japan in the five months to November 30 were valued at £12.5 million, up from £5.5 million a year earlier, while exports to Japan rose to £30.2 million from £9.0 million. Japan’s overall deficit with Australia remained large, with the gap more than doubling versus the prior year.
Two immigration experts travel from Washington to attend the annual Citizenship Convention in Canberra. Invited by the Commonwealth Government, the delegates include Robert Welter Scott McLeod of the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs and Francis Walter, chairman of the House of Representatives Un-American Activities Committee. McLeod also leads the Refugee Refugee Programe, while Walter helped author the controversial McCarran-Walter Immigration and Nationality Act criticized by world leaders including President Eisenhower.
Canberra Art Club launches a painting prize with two 26 guinea awards and one 15 guinea prize for War works. Bids open to Canberra residents within 100 miles and must be submitted by March a panel includes LV Evol a trustee of the National Art Gallery of WS.W. and a former artist. Entries hung at the club annual exhibition with plans for a traveling show and future expansion toward a national collection.
The NSW cricket team will play Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 8 to February with captain K Miller and players Fe Benaud Booth Bourle Carroll Craig Crawford Dewdson Lane bert Simpson Treanor Saunders. Crawford’s opening-day appearance hinges on medical fitness tests likely January 27, amid Miller’s uncertain form.
The government plans a joint committee in the new session to examine Senate House relations, uniform election dates, and Senate election methods. Prime Minister Menzies said he will present proposals to Opposition Leader Evatt, with constitutional and non constitutional issues noted. Rees had proposed the joint committee previously before Parliament adjourned. The government must decide on granting a permit for the Anti Communist Latane Party. Seven of its seven House members were defeated in the latest elections.
United States experts claim the Sage Semi Automatic Ground Environment links radar, aircraft, and weapons into one automated control system. The computer brain solves complex math in hours, vastly faster than human capability, though it cannot improvise.
Turner Primary School work in Canberra faces delays as Simmings Co subs under Peak Construction after Beale Construction’s higher bid. F J McCaulay accuses Works Department of withholding information and alleges union pressure influenced award. Finances and unpaid wages spark scrutiny, with calls for ministerial interviews.
The government has purchased a portrait of Australian scholar Professor Gilbert Murray. The Prime Minister announced the purchase, arrived from London, and said the portrait was painted in 1984 by artists Murray's admirer, Liswennee Poynter, on the advice of the Hiss Memoriale Committee.
The first large transport of 169 German war prisoners left Friedland Camp in Ww. Germany yesterday to join families. Officials said the transfer was part of Soviet leaderships promise to return 9020 war criminals. Kamran Adenayer, the West German Chancellor, commented on the move.
The Prime Minister Mr Menaies and Treasurer Ardlin outlined potential cuts to Commonwealth and State public works for the remainder of the financial year. They warned that finance constraints may force reductions unless funds improve. Public works and export earnings are under review as inflation and import restrictions impact revenue.
The council faced pressure over a proposed outlet survey for a new road project. The Department of Main Rouge offered to fund the survey and draft plans, urging reconsideration with full details. Disputes over route costs and land use delayed action as officials weigh landholdings and future reclamation needs.
A revived Canberra chamber music initiative seeks public support to form a self sustaining society. A small committee plans to host festivals and tours with prominent Australian and overseas artists, including the American La Salle String Quartet in June and the English Robert Masters Plane Quartet in September at University House. A subscription drive targets 250 members at 7-78 dollars to guarantee funding.
Spokesman for the board said margins will be paid across departments after long efforts to finance the payments. Instructions were issued January 10 authorising margin payments for all public service classifications, but some departments did not apply them. Some smaller departments may receive the increase before others, with a December 2 date guiding the anticipated court ruling.
The 22nd Commonwealth Parliament will open on Tuesday February 15 and sit about five weeks until Easter, then adjourn for four to five weeks before resuming. Prime Minister Menzies announced the plan. The Liberal member for Perth, Channey, moves the Address-in-Reply with Gordon-Anderson seconding in the House, while Senator Wancey Buteford moves in the Senate with Senator Maher assisting. Stim will deliver the opening address in the Senate chamber. Menzies plans an economic review outlining the Australian economy’s broad outlines.
A Daily Express dispatch from New Delhi claims a snowman near the Assam Chinese border was killed by an arrow and spear after being charged by a wild animal. Captain Chaka and a medical officer provided the account, though reporters note inconsistent details and sources.
A fragmented report shows living costs rising in Australian capitals and major towns with Melbourne and Hobart posting 18 percent increases and Sydney around 11 to 19 percent in the period ending December. Wage baselines and retail prices also edged up, with overall consumer prices lifting about 12 percent in five capitals and 1.5 percent in clothing.
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