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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1957
Page
5
NZ aviation officials discuss a potential NZ Qantas partnership amid speculation that TEAL could be absorbed by Qantas. A New Zealand expansion would reshape air routes and costs, with analysts noting possible shifts in ownership and service patterns.
A retrospective on twenty five years of the Australian Broadcasting Commission highlights its role in shaping public life through radio. It notes the dual public and commercial system, the Postmaster General's Department support, and a balance of programming that pleases many while upholding high standards. The piece recalls key moments, including wartime broadcasts, and commends the commission for preserving important events and voices for future generations.
Webb Meinley reports Gamal Abdel Nasser's pan Arab leadership waning as allies desert and Syria shows signs of anti Egyptian and anti Soviet sentiment. The Arab League weakens while Nasser remains a dominant symbol in distant lands though increasingly isolated at home.
Claudia Arrau’s Canberra recital drew a crowded Alberta Hall audience. The renowned pianist delivered a carefully chosen program balancing Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin. Highlights included the Mozart D major Sonata, Beethoven’s Adieux, Brahms Variations on a Theme of Handel, and Chopin Nocturnes and Barcarolle with Liszt encore.
The Ita Quarterly Survey says banking liquidity, though improved, must withstand heavier imports financing. It warns of drought, weapon-related risks, and campaign for resources to support customers in drought-stricken areas, concluding liquidity cannot be regarded as excessive.
His Excellency the Governor General received Professor K H Bailey this afternoon at Government House in a formal audience. The visit underscores ongoing academic ties and official recognition of Bailey's work.
London reports that the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference turns to disarmament and stopping H-bomb tests. Britain’s delegates seek cessation linked to halting production of weaponizable materials, with talks concluding Friday.
Discussions with the New Zealand Government on recent Australia United States air route negotiations concluded. The Director-General of Civil Aviation D G Anderson, in New Zealand with Minister for Civil Aviation Bhand, will return to Australia tomorrow. A joint Australia New Zealand statement is expected soon. The talks stayed within agreed points on landing rights.
Sydney reports doubt that overseas freight rates will rise despite improved efficiency on the Australian waterfront. Mr. G. Chislett, secretary of the Grassers' Federal Council, cited better working application and claimed gradual improvements may influence shipowners' charges, though prospects for a rate increase remain uncertain.
General M B Taylor told about 1,500 at Gettysburg High School that conscious nuclear war is unlikely as major powers refrain from general conflict. He warned local aggression by Communist forces remains a growing threat to world peace, while the president and Mrs. Eisenhower attended the ceremony marking the Civil War anniversary.
Sydney reports the Commonwealth Bank statement showing total balances abroad and onshore up to £487,000,000, a gain of £11,000,000 since June 12. Other bank bills and notes items increased by £5,200,900 to £7,900,000 while government securities declined. Total assets eased by £3,600,000 to £44,860,000.
Vietnam's leader announced a July trip to Poland amid discussions on wartime ties and regional cooperation, with officials confirming preparatory talks and bilateral meetings during the visit.
The chief of traffic police Bupt 4 Gribble said patrols on country highways would rise in the next months. Newcastle Wolfongong and Goulburn would each get four new road patrol cars, to be fitted with radios. He noted fewer deaths in the first months of the year and that 31 more staff were signed to traffic with 24 to be assigned to the country once trained. There are about 170 motorcycle patrolmen statewide. He hopes to add 90 more traffic officers by Christmas in addition to the 31 in training.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Feithall promised urgent consideration of a proposal from MP Jim Fraser to free more land in forestry and catchment zones for agistment of stock. The aim is to cushion drought effects as rains were sparse and pasture growth limited. Smallholders faced higher fodder costs as drought bites persisted.
Overseas wool shipments reached 393,908 pounds in the 11 months ending May, against 268,183 pounds for the same period in 1955-56. The figures were stalled yesterday by Commonwealth trade actions and related measures, with the period showing notable totals despite uncertainty.
Darwin report says an Australian girl will play Miss Madrigal in The Chalk Garden with two leading roles cast locally. Lionel Harris notes auditions in Sydney and Melbourne this week with English stars Sybil Thorndike and Sir Lewin Cannan as remaining leads. The London Haymarket production enters its second year as Pagey Ashcroft portrays Miss Madrigal.
Melbourne report notes the start of a Holdens for Africa drive with early shipments planned. Organizers aim to fund medical aid by collecting vehicles and donations as part of a campaign led by local supporters.
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