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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1956
Page
1
May II report notes Waterside workers warned against sabotage as pay awards and benefits spark industrial dispute. Walkouts affect Fremantle and other ports. Adelaide Port Kembla Newcastle Melbourne Sydney show ships idle or partly idle while employers and government seek resolution through boards and references.
Excitement rose in Darwin as officials announced a promising gas find 166 miles northeast of the town. Early reports show a strong continuous gas flow from near the surface, but analysts caution that the find’s economic significance remains uncertain. Authorities plan further testing to determine source, whether kerogen, shale, coal, or other deposits, with the Administrator acknowledging the need for careful evaluation.
The Taxi Proprietors Association urged the Department of the Interior to abolish the 1/6 booking fee and raise the fare rate to 1/94 mile. Assistant Secretary Barrenger spoke to Advisory Council member F. Dayat about the move, noting complaints of taxi ranks being unavailable and the fee causing confusion. Department staff observed taxis avoiding ranks, and reps argued misperceptions may have arisen.
Britain's gold and dollar reserves rose again in London on Tuesday, with the market watching for policy signals and currency support amid global economic uncertainty. Officials suggested continued vigilance as demand for safe assets remained firm.
The committee asserted Poland remained a solid state with totalitarian terror, demanding free elections and urging international support for supervised polls. It urged protest if press access and movement were denied, stressing the need for full accounting of events.
Australian airline executive Mr C O Turner and J Clyne inspect a Douglas DC8 mock-up touted as the giant 140 passenger air liner capable of 550 mph. The press portrays a world tour of aircraft plants with the craft expected to fly in 18 months, with company officials pictured.
Sydney Tuesday reports that Railways Department and Australian Railways Union failed to resolve the shunters strike. Rozelle yards backed a roster decrease the workers say leaves shunters at a dangerous level.
Commonwealth prime ministers spent five hours discussing relations with Communist China, the Formosa situation and trade with the mainland. They debated expanding trade to improve ties with Peking, while most nations retained reservations about full diplomatic relations. The discussion touched on the sterling area, currency flows, and the Ottawa Tariff Agreement as Australia seeks revisions to ease disadvantages.
SYDNEY Tuesday The Opposition will move to disallow regulations on train fare increases when the Legislative Assembly meets tomorrow. Premier Cahill said the overall rise could not be altered, noting transport deficits of about £9 million over three years. A deputation pressed for review of charges, especially child concessions, while Labour officials pledged to share responsibility for the costs.
Interior Minister Mr Fai will seek the Advisory Council's advice on the Canberra Development Senate committee recommendations. In a letter to yesterday's council meeting, Mr Fairhall said the committee had not offered a solution for very difficult issues affecting Canberra.
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