UNEXPECTED relief for NSW coal crisis via Colombo Plan offer
The Canberra Times notes a temporary lift from including 1,000,000 tons of NSW coal in the Colombo Plan contributions. But it argues this does not resolve the industry’s core problems, with reduced pit employment in Maitland, Newcastle and Cessnock due to lower orders, electrification, and shifting fuel use. The piece urges cooperation between owners and miners and calls for a long term policy to boost demand and development.
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New South Wales
Maitland
Newcastle
Cessnock
Ter
Joint Coal Board
Drop in Expansion of Retail Trade Reported
The Acting Statistician Mr. Carver released quarterly figures showing retail sales at 214 million dollars, up 4.9 percent from the previous period. Clothing hardware and semi luxury goods contributed, while radio and car sales varied. food comprised about 85 percent of the total mix.
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Leent
Carver
Vice-Regal reception at Government House noted
Yesterday evening Her Excellency Lady Slim received at Government House. Dr. A. A. Wearne, president of the ACT Bt. John's Ambulance Association, attended the event.
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Lady Slim
Government House
A. A. Wearne
ACT
John's Ambulance Associa
1100 For Alan Alder 1100 For Alan Alder
A concert to aid Alan Alder's pallet studies abroad raised £100. The event at University College Hall featured The Pie Band and performances by Joanna of Ballet Betty Schmidt pupils and Amalie Variety Opera. Alder, who danced in several items, was warmly received as funds assist his journey to England in February.
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England
Mra
J. W. Ashton
Versity College Hall
Pie
Bowers’ School
Joanna of Ballet
Betty Schmidt
Amalie Variety Oper
Alan Alder
Letters to the Editor on British migrants and building trades
A Canberra reader rebuts Whitlam by arguing British migrants sacrificed home and family for opportunity while criticizing Australian builders. The writer, a member of the construction sector, says many contractors and sub contractors engage in predatory pricing, turning work into a grim struggle rather than a holiday. He condemns the notion that the trade is easy and stresses pride in craft.
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Amazeene
Gough
Whitlam
Ns.w. Labour
Prise
Canberra
Conditions In ACT Schools Reflected In Resignation Wave
A reader argues that despite assurances of full staffing and adequate facilities in ACT schools for 1957 1966 conditions show overworked undertrained teachers facing class sizes of 40 or more in key subjects. The writer notes impending resignations and warns parents that real personal attention will fade as crisis deepens.
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A.C.T
Acoota
Canberra
N.8.w
Achibale
Mpas
N.3.w
Heffron
Closnen
Safety Units On Motor Deaths
A discussion on reducing road casualties outlines human factors education and public action, vehicle design, road engineering, and manufacturer responsibility. Citing Captain Stapp’s rocket sled tests, it highlights crash deceleration, cockpit design, padding, and safer seating, signaling a push for improved auto safety features.
Improvement Overseas Funds Continues
Sydney report shows Centre Bank held gold and overseas balances rising to £346.9 million for the week ending January 33, up from £342.2 million. Total increase since January 2 surpasses £18 million as government securities recover slightly while funds in transit and remittances fluctuate.
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Sydney
Centre Bank
Australia Day Greeting To Sir William Slim
Six heads of foreign states sent Australia Day greetings to Governor-General Sir William Slim. The senders include Pakistan’s Zakander Mirza, the Philippines’ Ramon Magsaysay, U.S. President Eisenhower, Indonesia’s Sukarno, West Germany’s Theodor Heuss, and France’s Rene Coty.
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Nave
Wiliam Sting
Pakistan
Jakander Mirza
The
Philpines
Ramon Magcaysay
Eisenhower
USA
Indonesia
Dr. Sukarno
Federated Republic of Germany
Theardave Hellar
France
M. Rene Coty
Reid Church Youth Centre well on the way
The Memorial Youth Centre at Reid Methodist Church is under construction and set for dedication in August by Rev R J Noble. It will host two recreation halls, a games room, lounge, kitchen, stage and dressing rooms with activities like basket weaving and photography.
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Reid Methodist Soute
Onunday
R. J. Noble
Hone Mission
N.S.W. Conference
Canberra
Boma
Beerey
Enka
Rohinmade
Thia
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Ag.t
Dradden
Australia
United States
New ‘York
Ninbattan Trafic
MacFarlane Burnet
A.N.Z.A.A.5
Mebourne
J. P. Stapp
Stapp
United States Air Force
Imo
Brapp
Guilig
Nari Teale
Ughtly
New Mexico
Sir William Slim
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