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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
2
The Optometrists will visit Canberra on Thursday Friday and Saturday February 27 28 at Davies Pharmacy Isington and Kingston for eye tests and new spectacles. Appointments for tests are available by calling the provided number.
Partial OCR reads a listing for Turkish bath and massage services at Adams Building Kingston. Mentions Turkish Bath, Short Massage and Face Massage with prices and names unclear.
Fragmentary text recounts a meeting in Canberra involving the Governor General and military secretary with officers present. No clear dates or outcomes are readable. Names appear garbled and place references uncertain.
Canberra forecast from Fairbairn station for today including temperatures from 9 am to 11 pm readings show min 64.0 max 79.6 with 50.3 ground level. Wind varying from 17 to 18 mph shifting southeast to southwest. Showers possible, rainfalls listed for Smokewell Goulburn Canberra Bungendore Bombala etc. Sunrise at 6 16 am sunset at 7 17 pm.
Australian banks hold £503 million in a special Commonwealth account with deposits restricted by law. Critics urge the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank or the Treasurer to explain why these funds remain immobile and propose releasing at least part to ease the housing finance shortage. The debate follows calls from Rural Bank of New South Wales President Dr McKershad that liquidity should be harnessed to aid home purchases.
Enrolments at St Edmund's College surge toward 560 as Brother McCarthy expects more pupils. Channeling from Canberran and secondary schools, St Edmund's plans to admit all eligible entrants, while nearby St Christopher's and St Patrick's see shifts due to new convent schools opening in O'Connor and Yarallumta. Sisters from Goulbima move to St Joseph's in O'Connor, with enrolment projections uncertain at the new Yarralumla site amid stalled building.
The Premier and Minister for Immigration indicated migrants would be eligible for housing commissions on the same footing as Australians after the view Howe agreement was retitled. Discussion at a national level in Canberra was anticipated as green meat notices were being issued.
Canberra portrait painter Mia E Kalmar has work selected for hanging at the Sydney Art Gallery as part of the Tow Archibald peizé cons estants. Her portrait of Mr Robert J Boylan, US Emassy official, was pursued in December with weeks of sittings. Boylan is pleased with the portrait and plans to take it around the world. Kalmar, a member of the Abyssal Society of Canberra, is famed in Max Meldrum style and has painted Mrs Yogasundrum, wife of the Ceylon High Commissioner. She is at Bowral painting four commissioned portraits.
In Nicosia and at the Cyprus airport officials receive praise from British Governor Sir John Haveing for a calm and just approach to the Cyprus problem. He notes high-level talks and a willingness to pursue a lasting solution as tensions flare near Nicosia with Greek Cypriot protests and student clashes.
The Imperial Service Medal was awarded by the Union to Mr. Arthur John Henry Palmeer, former senior inspector in the Health Department in Singapore. The honour was gazetted yesterday. Palmeer retired in 19XX after a career with the Health Department and service with the Federal Sephtal Commission, later transferring to the Hewittt Department when it moved from Melbourne. He conducted research in tropical diseases affecting Gulf populations and quarantine assistance followed by other health officials.
A number of interstate delegates from the Australian Azouship Convention are expected for the Vid Auta and Twelitite of Political Zalenco Summer School. The Oldwenship Convention concludes this morning and the Summer School continues Saturday afternoon with several delegates planning extended holidays in Canbelow Moya. Strong local support from Cun herrid residents is anticipated, and delegates will participate in topics on erosy-section viewpoints at Australian Vieq.
The British Labour Party is set for a direct contest between Aneurin Bevan and veteran contender Mr Jarmes Gylf as it vies for the deputy leadership. Nominations close tonight as the race heats up.
Maureen Ristle, 20, arrived from Muntch for a three day stay in Italy to meet Australian officials at the airport. The scene captured a light moment as she commented on the plate of spaghetti and the effect of the trip on her Tigaste.
The State Industrial Court adjourned employers' applications as thousands of employees in the electricians' strike await action. The court will hear the applications tomorrow morning.
A Canberra Times summary shows officials and religious leaders arguing for migrant family reunification to strengthen society and aid integration. Advocates urge admitting migrant wives and young women while cautioning against creating privileged classes, with broad concern about welfare and national balance.
A garbled description of an Indian reception last night mentions anniversaries, gardens, and guests with scattered names. Diplomatic representatives and delegates are referenced in connection with a convention in Canberra, with unclear event details and several misread terms.
Mr RM Sheehan who taught at the special school at Wreck Bay Aboriginal Station near Jervis Bay for six years will move to a deputy head position at Yarretumis Primary School when it opens on Tuesday next. Friends praised his service in community affairs including as secretary of the Fete Association and coach of the Rugby League team. The couple attended farewell gatherings at the Naval Lodge Hotel where tributes and a wristwatch were presented.
Public schools in Canberra will gain extra accommodation after the Christmas vacation to ease enrolment pressures. New facilities at high schools and at Alhelis and Telopea Pak primary schools will be announced by headmasters, with a new bus service for Yarra Yarraga. Enrolments for the primary section may extend beyond opening day. infants and primary children from Deakin west to Yarralumta will be accommodated in the new section. The headmaster is Mr G. Th Himes, with deputy Mr R. M. Sheehan, and the plan includes transport routes via Hope Toll Circuit and surrounding streets.
The Archbishop of Canty tells reporters that disestablishment will be hard, noting that separation of church and state in England remains complex. He argues the church should not be funded by government money and stresses the church acts independently from state control.
Leaders across many nations sent congratulatory messages to Australia on Anniversary Day. Prime Minister Monties had already received messages from New Zealand India Ceylon Indonesia Malta the Republic of China and the High Commissioner for South Africa. Messages wished Australia well for the future.
Melbourne report outlines Premier Bolte proposing a hidden loan plan to cut funds and gain cross-state backing. Details to be disclosed at the Loan Cover meeting in Canberra next week as he seeks support from other states and governments.
A June 25 1956 Australian letter to the editor discusses migration to Australia, urging greater rural immigration and better management. It cites a Launceston conference, calls for increased immigration to meet population needs, stronger federal guidelines, and inclusion of rural workers on overseas selection committees. It maps concerns over governance, state control, and absorption of newcomers with a focus on farming communities and national development.
Australians in Malaya clash with TGABA LUMP, a police action in Bulay district. The incident follows early morning gunfire as patrols engage rioters and trigger railway work disruptions. Officials cite union talks and industrial court rulings shaping the response and future measures.
In Newton House Lordy defeated Tondgn with Rhuesing Marl AtUee delivering key support. The victory came after Lordy was presented by sponsor Baldwin at Bewdley, a former Conservative Prime Ministerial figure, and drew on units at Auniinieon.
The wedding between Miss Janice Brainy and an Australian official was held at the See View Hotel Singapore Westeyn Church. They plan to live in Canberra for about two years while her husband serves with the Australian Commission. The bride wore a bouquet of mauve and white orchids.
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