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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

9

Commonwealth and Republics Echo in Global Debate

The text discusses Australia's early nationalism and potential for a republic within the British Empire. It notes Ceylon's intention to become a republic while joining the Commonwealth, praising the voluntary, restriction-free nature of the Commonwealth. It contrasts democracies with republics in the Indian subcontinent and Soviet bloc, highlighting freedom versus control.

Ted Aerates Atentue Britain Australia Wealth of Nations Ceylon Commonwealth London Republic of Ceylon United States Indian Subcontinent U.S.S.R Uss.s.r Rish Free State Commonwealth of Nations

Chair for US studies urged at Australian forum

A proposal to establish a chair of American studies at an Australian university was aired by the American–Australian Association. speakers argued a dedicated chair would reflect U S democracy to Australians and cover economic and social aspects of American life beyond history courses.

Melbourne United States G. Afteirs R. G Organic damelian-American Association Casey Ibourne University wBue America Holt Aneiale

Founding of the See of Goulburn commended by church scholars

The Rev. Ross Border's booklet The Founding of the See of Goulburn is praised in The pastoral Southern Churchman. Dr. BE H. Jurgmann notes the work reflects 19th century NSW church life, highlighting leaders who helped shape church expansion in the southeast. The text covers the early push for self-contained church governance and high church evangelical cooperation.

Ross Border St. Paul's Church of England Manuka Goulburn Southern Churchman NAW Yahoo Canberra-Goulwin BE. H. Jurgmann Cpment Jon O Sydney Burgmann

Astronomers Plan Six Month Mars Expedition

Dr. B. C. Bupher a leading Mars expert sails for Bloemfontein to join a coordinated six month observation mission. The expedition, supported by the National Geographic Society and Lowell Observatory, aims to unravel mysteries of the planet that hints at life and organizes a patrol of surface features.

Washington Associ Ad Press Mara Uring B. C. Bupher United States Bloemfontein Rational Geo- Society Lowell Observatory Fiegstaff Artzons Sonat Sheurraterie

Australia plans new Antarctic research station at Vestfold Hills

Australia will establish a new Antarctic mainland station at Vestfold Hills next January. Five staff, led by Robert Dingle, will man the facility to support meteorology and geology alongside the Mawson base. The minister cited strategic and logistical benefits for Antarctic research.

Australia Antarctic Vestfold Hills Mawwon Casey Enna Robert Dingle Macquarie Island

Bank of New South Wales Opens Canberra Savings Bank Agencies

The Bank of New South Wales launches four Savings Bank agencies in Canberra at Rollasons pharmacy Narrabundah O Connor store Mercers ind iImercer and Haydon Griffith shops. Mr May notes aim to provide convenient service with prompt handling and potential future sites as public response increases after January 19 opening.

Bank of New South ‘Wales New Strings Bank Canberra Braid Rollasons’ Pharmacy Narrabundah Re Mame O'Connor K. J. Davies Bank of New South Wales Bavings Bank P. J. Pols indiImercer Bank of New South Wales Savings Bank

Nixon trip blocked by State Department

News agency reports the State Department blocked a trip the Vice President Richard Nixon had considered making behind the curtain about a month ago. The article notes it was U.S. policy to avoid the trip. The decision followed Washington discussions and reflects the administration's cautious approach.

Washington A.ap-Reuter Re Rt State Department U.S Nixon

Bomber Blasts Fire Ball Over Florida. Three Dead

A bomber blast in a thunderstorm over Florida killed all three crew aboard. The crash occurred during a violent storm as the bomber attempted to drop a weapon. Authorities report no survivors aboard the aircraft.

Washington P-Reuter Aterm Galery Mder Florida Yeaterday

Mary Rinehart a famed writer constrained by writer's cramp

The onetime nurse and best selling author Mary Rinehart, aged 79, speaks of her writer's cramp affecting right hand. She recalls writing longhand with a fountain pen for 24 years and values her pen, despite health and debt challenges that shaped her life.

Mary Roberts At & Jona Raeburn Fifth Avenue Byu Rine‘hart

Weather Bureau To Begin Bush Fire Research

The Commonwealth Weather Bureau will study how lightning and whirlwinds affect bush fire incidence in Australia. Interior Minister Fairhall said the project aims to aid fire control, with Forestry and Timber Bureau cooperation on fire behavior, suppression, range management, and detection.

Commonwealth Wea Ther Bureau Australia Pairhall Fairhall Forestry and Timber Bureau

Women's Guild Buys Organ For All Saints

The Churchwomen's Union bought a rebuilt Estey manual organ for All Saints Church Amalle for £600. Rector Rev. F E G Buckle praised the organ’s value and Dr Peter Kmulthoff for securing it, noting the price was well below worth. An anonymous donor contributed £30.

Estey All Saints’ Church Amalle Churchwomen's Union FE. G. Buckle Peter Kmulthoff Suckle

Psychologists To Confer In Canberra

Two psychology groups plan August conferences in Canberra within nine weeks. The Australian Branch of the British Psychological Society meets April 11 to 14 with a public Freud centenary symposium, while the Australasian Association of Psychology and Philosophy meets August 18 to 22 with Prof Gilbert Ryle among attendees. About 40 members are expected.

Canberra University Britiah Psychol Society Wecard Australasian Association of Psychology and Philosophy Oxford Gilbert Ryle Australia Mel Dourné Adelaide Cael Eniress Pearing Wi British Psychological Society Ansociation

Price Shifts Highlight Textile and Metal Cost Increases

Brief market note notes basic materials in Australia rising by about 50 cents since earlier. Mentions wholesale pricing for textiles and metals edged higher while food costs show minor gains. Consolidates a snapshot of supply costs affecting manufacturers and retailers.

Fragmentary OCR Improvised News Snippet

An unclear clip mentions October 18 and references a factory destruction and a Soviet topic. Names and full events are unreadable, yielding only scattered fragments about a crash and conduct. The text lacks coherent details or identifiable individuals.

Jerday Tor

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