Australia Sends Best Wishes for Queen Mother Tour
Printed messages from Prime Minister Menzies and officials express warm wishes as the Queen Mother prepares a tour of Australia and New Zealand. Planning is described as fully advanced, with officials confident the visit will engage the public during a "Meet the People" program.
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Macmillan Eyes Commonwealth Tour For Closer Ties
The Prime Minister Harold Macmillan is set to tour Commonwealth nations, with Australia as a key stop, to strengthen personal relations and push shared aims. Experts expect dialogue on the EEC, defense, immigration, and sterling stability, amid calls for practical results from heads of state meetings.
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N. S. W. Professor Awarded Carnegie Grant
Sydney reports Professor J Baxter vice chancellor of the New South Wales University of Technology has won a Carnegie Corporation travel grant. He is among 14 Australians awarded the grant to support scientific study. Baxter also chairs the Australian Atomic Energy Commission and will use the funding for nuclear science research.
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Extensions at CU C extensions at CU C
An extension project at Canberra University College is under a £9,852 contract from the Department of Works awarded to A V Jennings Construction Company. Three wings are being extended to create extra classroom space and new studies. Work began after a recent close of the building industry and is planned to be completed by February 20.
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Visit of Mr J E R Wyndham to Government House
Vice Regal Mr J E R Wyndham arrived at Government House Canberra marking a formal reception stage in colonial administration.
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Nasser urges Arab states to join union plan
President Nasser called on other Arab states to join the Egyptian Syrian union proposal announced in Cairo. He said Egypt and Syria had reached full agreement and the union would make Cairo its capital with a common currency, forming an Arab United State.
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Water fall hospital capacity deemed too valuable
The commission notes that bed capacity at Water fall Hospital is too valuable to lose, stressing its importance for patient access and regional health resilience.
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Funeral marked by large turnout for Mr. R. S. Shannon
About 250 people attended the funeral yesterday for Robert Shannon at St Pauls Church. The 61 year old Canberra resident, son of Swannon and Mrs Shannon, served in the Gov Stores Section and held Masonic and club affiliations. Canon Ross Border officiated with a graveside Masonic service. He was a founder member of Canberra Lodge and held multiple Masonic positions in Australia. He was attached to St Pauls Church since 1939 and remained a strong supporter.
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Werriwa Regiment Training Schedule For 1958
The Werriwa Regiment announces 1958 training to begin at the training depot Turner tonight. Potential officers and NCO coaching courses are arranged and continue until the examinations in July. Officers camp runs from April 11 to 25.
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Sydney County Council elects new chair amid contested vote
Alderman Olren Saree Ele? was today named chair of the Sydney County Council after a six vote margin. Dr Ni Cronk received limited support as a nominee for the post, with the chairman's allowance set at £2,000, an increase of £2200.
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Likes Politics But Not Speeches
London writer profiles Lady Dorothy Morrison Macmillan wife of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. A devout public helper, she avoids speeches, prefers hands on charity work, canvassing, and local outreach, especially with children, in Stockton and Bromley constituencies.
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Rainstorm Strikes NSW Marching Through State
Night rainfall brings the heaviest downpour in months across New South Wales. In two hours Glenbrook reports over 60 points, Mulgoa four hours totals reach 170, while Cessnock and nearby districts endure one of their worst electrical storms with over 188 rain gauge readings and widespread power outages lasting up to two hours amid disrupted telephonic lines.
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Queanbeyan Moves Against Preference Ordinance
Queanbeyan Municipal Council seeks repeal of an ACT ordinance described as harsh and Australian. Ald. F J McCauley moved to ask the Interior Minister whether the Canberra preference rule still applies and if steps will be taken to repeal it. He noted the measure originated in the depression era and disadvantaged Queanbeyan residents and youths.
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Navy plans new ballistic missile test base at Cam
The U S Navy announced plans for a ballistic missile test base at Cam located in Maria intended to mirror the existing facility at Cape Canaveral Florida.
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Bad Start For Tea Deegan at Queanbeyan High School
A teacher, Mr. Brian Dickens, was involved when his car and a Commonwealth bus were damaged at the Condamina Street intersection on Northbourne Avenue about 6 30. Nobody was injured. A friend collected the teacher and drove him to Queanbeyan High School.
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Turmoil in Cyprus Sparks Deadly Riots and Curfews
British troops faced a troubled night as Turkish demonstrations in Nicosia escalated. Two Turks died and two British soldiers were hospitalized after clashes demanding partition. Over 100 people, including security personnel, were injured as tear gas was deployed to quell crowds at the boundary of the Tandan quarter.
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New Esperance Directors Replace Jatwa WA Leaders
Saglich company PEXTH announces new Esperance directors replacing Jatwa WA as directors of Plaina (Aust) Pty. Ltd. The outgoing directors have resigned but will remain with the group.
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Mixed Effects Of Messages To Subconscious
Toronto observers report a television experiment placing subconscious cues on screen 352 times in a 30 minute program on January 19. Viewers were urged to respond. half said they were prompted to act, though only one read the message and others recalled drinks or meals.
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Wool market lift at Sydney sales amid strong competition
Prices for Merino fleece descriptions rose from par to 2 per bale as Sydney wool sales saw firmer demand. Japanese buyers led intense bidding with local and Continental support, while local milling demand improved but uncertain, reflecting a buoyant but unsettled market.
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