Canberra Diary Governor General and Lady to Visit
The Governor General William Bliss and Lady will depart Canberra for Admiralty House Burney, then return to Australia with Lady George as guests. They will attend the Australian-American Association tomorrow in New South Wales. They plan engagements in Newcastle from July to 22. Lord and Lady Cerrigién will be accompanied by Mr W J B McIndor the second secretary and expect to return to Canberra on July 13. The High Commissioner and Mr P R Guna will return from Queensland on Friday after.
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Canberra Briefs Highlight Diplomatic and Local News
Canberra notices cover the High Commission staff moves with Mr. Hunt taking the United Kingdom post, Professor Oliphant’s Canada trip, and Katharine White’s Melbourne engagement. Also noted are social events at the Canberra Racing Club, floral art demonstrations for charity, and relays about residents leaving for Penang and Sydney.
Jordan closes Cairo embassy amid withdrawal and expulsion
Jordan formally shut its Cairo embassy last night as the ambassador was withdrawn and staff reduced following accusations of plotting against the Jordan Royal Family and government. Relations remain but the mission is downsized to a cultural attaché and three consular officials.
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Fewer Riding Motor Cycles On ACT Roads In Year End
Canberra records show more cars trailers lorries but fewer motor cycles on ACT roads in the financial year, with 7451 cars and 15189 licensed drivers. Cycle registrations declined amid a broader Australia wide trend, possibly due to rising car affordability and safety perceptions.
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Cara
Tonga Premier in London as COPRA dealer
Prince Tung, premier of Tonga and heir to Queen Salote, arrived in London by sea to promote the sale of copra. He plans to meet buyers and discuss trade opportunities. The trip marks a diplomatic and commercial mission amid ongoing postwar Pacific trade efforts.
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Glasgow
Reuter
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Canberra Universities Inquiry Opens For National Study
A committee on Australian universities met in Canberra for a preliminary conference to discuss the future of Australian National University and Canberra University College. Sir Keith Murray will chair the committee as it surveys universities nationwide ahead of delivering a report to the Prime Minister.
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Australian National University
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Canada
Canberra
Canberra University College
University Grants Committee
United Kingdom
Keith Murray
Neaves
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Tank inventor dies at 83 in London
Tess London via AAP Reuters reports Majse Walter Gordon Wilson, aged 83, a noted figure in tank design, died after a long career shaping armored warfare. The obituary notes his pivotal role in advancing tank development and his prominence in defense circles.
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