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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1957
Page
2
A garbled review outlines ambitious goals in energy, climate, and space. It mentions the United States, Australia, satellites, and international cooperation, with references to global leaders, technological pushbacks, and future prospects.
Joan Hammond departs London for a two year Australian tour at the invitation of the Elisabethan Trust. Hammond said she will perform in major cities and promote cultural exchange during her stay Down Under.
The document notes a surplus of £130,000 for New South Wales and discusses budget shortfalls and reallocations. It references Mr Cahill and department transitions, with figures showing 200,000 in a department budget and 198,000 over the limit. The report implies unspent funds and ongoing financial strain affecting the balance and services.
The report states Colonel Alf Bwhborne of Puckapunyal Victoria has been appointed head of the SICA T.O. Military Secretariat in Bangkok for two venues. The secretariat plans three officers, a head and two members, rotated by the BRATIO national body.
The article describes a wedding at St Christopher's in Yass. Bride wore taupe ensemble with pink accessories and carried a bouquet of pink carnation and hyacinths. Groom was Norman. reception held at Heard Civie. couple to honeymoon in Queenaians and reside in Vancouver.
Margaret Rodden married Keith Matthews in a St Patrick's Church ceremony. The bride wore a white lace gown with a fingertip veil, carried white carnations, and pink roses, with a reception at Ainslie Hall.
A film event at St Mark's Memorial Library is arranged by The At dulon's Branch of the Anglican Men's Movement with British aid. The screening starts at 7:45 pm and is expected to end around 9:30 pm. It invites all men and women from denominations note.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Confederation and Canada’s unification. It references the Atlantic provinces and French language institutions. Mentions Canada’s provinces, federal union, mutual defence, and unity from Atlantic to Pacific. The piece emphasizes national growth and identity across regions.
The nation shifts from agriculture to industry driven by mining, hydro power, and exports. By 1957 Canadians celebrate growth with record petroleum, nickel, copper output and expanding hydro projects led by Quebec and British Columbia. International role and peaceful cooperation rise with prosperity.
The Minister for Air announced at the week end the promotion of Fit Lieut J Iverson to Squadron Leader. Iverson, formerly stationed at Fairbairn, served as principal navigator with the recent round the world Might of Neptune bomber force and is the son in law of Mr and Mrs A K Wylie of Landsborough Street Grimth.
The Red Cross offers continued assistance as no payments have been received yet for prior aid. They plan to send penicillin and other small items, including school equipment, with limited quantities available.
Negotiations succeed in South Australia to construct tankers up to 24000 tons at Whyalla. Plans for the first tanker submitted by Sir Thomas Playford. The Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd. says larger vessels may be built if costs are subsidized by the Commonwealth government. A midsidy already paid for ships built in Australia for Australian trade.
The Canberra Association of Women Graduates hosts a reception for Miss Adelaide Stedman at University House this afternoon at 5 pm. The American commentator on international affairs has toured widely and lectured across the United States from New York to San Francisco.
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