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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1956

Page

2

Engagement Spence-Maguira Featured In Canberra Notices

The announcement lists engagements and family connections across Canberra and Narrabunish areas, naming Spence-Maguira families, and notes a forthcoming church ceremony with details for St Pauls Manuka. Also included are funeral notices for Mr Henry Allen and Mr and Mrs Davis, with related family references and honorary secretary signs.

Spence — Maguira Jun Mes. B. Spores Woods Spene Bartow John Soos Sum Jann Magire Meinase Canberra Steen Henry Allen 82Nd Street Narrabunish Willie St. Paul's Manila Haven of England Funersi Crawhard Sh. Suean- Reynn Gavis Arinur Georgi June Manuka Football Club Davis Bt. Paula Church of England Manuka

New Optometry Exams Set for Kingston Davies Pharmacy

The Optometrists Filmer Scests will travel to Canberra on Thursday to Saturday January 26 27 28. Appointments for eye tests at Davies Pharmacy Kingston or by calling Xia46.

Canberra Thusiay Davies Pharmacy Kingston Naw

Immigration policy debate in Australia weighs future intake

The Gauberra Times reports intense discussion on immigration after ten years of policy. Delegates will weigh the proper scale of migrants, with critics warning against reduced intake while proponents argue for steady, economically justified immigration to sustain national growth and security.

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Britain Criticizes Britain Over Australian Goods Trade

Britain faces strong charges from Trade Minister McEwen accusing the British Government of neglecting Australian goods. He condemned policies seen as unfair trade practices and called for action against dumping by Argentina and other rivals, warning Britain risks reducing imports from Australia if not addressed.

Britain McEwen Aveirai Wade Commons Hie Apple United Kingdom U.K. Muxkel Saul ‘Australie

Canberra Weather Forecast From Meteorological Station

Canberra forecast describes a fine day with easterly winds and showers along the Far South Coast. Temperature readings include 76 and 48 in Sydney, while Perth lists 6D. The South Coast and Tablelands remain mostly fine with strengthening winds and developing showers later in the period.

Canberra Fenbaica Capeful City Canheera Bydney Methousie Eyishilree GS Hotart Perth

Learn To Swim Candidates Qualify For Police Certificate

Amid campaign posts and contest chatter some candidates in a learn-to-swim program gain extra chances to qualify for a police swimming certificate by swimming 13 laps. Today Tuesday the police depart evaluates Nav HeeH exLoAsra Me Gyn days to Velje thers Manatee for assistance. Some who registered have already been informed and will receive certificates in the next days. The effort includes demonstrations and progress updates as campaigns wrap up.

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Governen-General's Reception Marks Diplomatic Letter Ceremony

The Vice-Regal event celebrated the presentation of Letters of Credence by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic Blue to the Governor-General. The ceremony highlighted the formal relations between the host state and the Blue Republic, with protocol observed and dignitaries present.

Roberto Regalie Gredeneen Plonie Potuntiary the Republic Philipatties Austints

Colourful Opening At Australian Migration Convention

A vivid scene unfolds at the Albert Hall as the Australian migration convention opens with a UN like display. Flags line the drive while dignitaries including the Opposition Leader and federation leaders address immigration concerns. A formal reception follows with Parliament staff and guests in attendance.

Inde Anian Tendo Ronge Senatue Aazlal Vine Marusler Mehaies

Premiers oppose economies in immigration

Premier Playford of South Australia, speaking at the 1956 Australian Citizenship Conversion, argued against any loan-cut that would limit services for future migrants. He asserted Australia’s internal prosperity and urged confident planning of the migration programme, saying Australia would be made great by backing migrants.

Pramier South Australia Playford Australia

Film Stars Aid Immigration to Australia in British Film

British born star and Australian leads headline a new film about migration to Australia. The two hour program, titled Pouch with Go, follows an English family deciding to migrate and features public immigration drives in Britain. Notable attendees include Jack Hawkins and Margaret Johnston, with government involvement from the Department of Immigration. The documentary also showcases a London premiere and a related public awareness campaign.

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Sharnown Oreish Pane Lat Tow Norpouc

A partially garbled report mentions an event involving Virgimini and a traveler named Sharnown Oreish Pane Lat Tow Norpouc. The text references Norfolk and a possible move toward Cuba with unclear details and sourcing.

Norpouc Renereniche Norfolk Cuba

Delegates Meet at Albert Hall For Convention Address

The Citizenship Centre continues until Friday morning with a convention at Albert Hall. May Holt, Minister for Communications, will present on coronation power and governance. US government rep on the Intergovernment Committee and European Union speakers will also address. Afternoon sessions feature ministerial speeches and group discussions ahead of further talks in Dubai.

Albertall May Holt United States Ste Dubai

Unclear text with names and meetings in a government session

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a government gathering with delegates, discussion groups, and schedules. Mentions General, Lady Stir, and a school event with sessions continuing tomorrow morning and afternoon. Record contains multiple garbled phrases and uncertain names.

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Ambulance Certificates Awarded at City Ceremony

Ambulance certificates were presented by Ambulance Officer A Grant following the December 8 event. M M Anderson and Ofer 3 d Level passed, with several named recipients including Walston Tong Jonkes Winters Tussey Wheatley Cantavon Kleinberger Wheatley Penneethnan Naylor Sheahan and Mrs Whestley. Dr Holmes and J Bioindela explained the procedures to successful candidates at a November meeting in the Candens Community Hospital. The Canberra Ambulance Association secretary J Govinn attended, praising the certificate ceremony.

St. Jony Nso M. M. Anderson Tor John John Feat Iy Currticates Were Messrs Walston A. Tong P. Jonkes N.A .Winters C. Tussey Les Ls K. Wheatley Mesars Cantavon M. G. Kleinberger MM Wheatley A. M. Penieethnan TL Naylor Aid da Sheahan Mrs Biss Whestley Canberra A. Grant Ameuilance J. Bioindela

Enrolments Open at St Edmunds College

Enrolments will commence Thursday January 26 and continue Friday Saturday and Sunday. The college will reopen Tuesday January 31. No enrolment on the penny day of term.

ST. Edmund's Row Pol Maurtly Munis College Tran Thusay Belioo

Britain Exports Drugs Amid Record £4 Million Purchase

The Vital Pharmaceutical Industry says Britain has seen a £4 million surge in drug purchases tied to new overseas demand. Officials note increased imports and rising prices as trade volumes climb.

British Migration Policy Priority Claims by Holt

British migration policy remains focused on prioritizing British migrants to Australia as government officials defend postwar settlement. Minister Holt contends most migrants are British and Australia should value British origins, while critics argue not enough is done for non British migrants and the flow from the United Kingdom continues to exceed other sources.

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Migration themed exhibit at Albert Hall displays immigration impact

Graphic displays portray migration's industrial and social effects in Australia, showing how migrants boost manufacturing, mining, and consumer growth. The Albert Hall exhibit, tied to the Citizenship Convention, features designs from Aust ralia’s immigration era, highlighting public interest and government publicity efforts.

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