Proposal On Land Sales Lost
Canberra debate on residential leases ends with defeat of Professor H W Arndt's plan to reform land sale rules. Arguments center on bid competition, private buyers, and speculative building. some officials warn reforms may curb home ownership and raise financing hurdles. The advisory committee vote failed by five to zero.
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Fragmented World Briefs From Moscow to Cairo
A mixed set of short items reports a Russian bricklaying machine for a five story Moscow building, African and Nigerian economic notes, alleged Israeli spies in Cairo, a deadly lightning strike on a pilgrimage, Indian floods in the peninsula, and U S Cuban sugar exports amid global trade chatter. The jumble mentions Tass, AAP Reuters, and Home State Security Court in Cairo with minimal clarity.
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U K and Australia Weigh Space Partnership Report
A Daily Mail report says Britain plans a joint space initiative with Australia possibly joined by Germany and France. The plan envisions a £100 million program over ten years or a five year, £5 million yearly accelerated schedule to develop satellites and rockets for global communications and scientific research.
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Youth escapes capsized truck incident in Canberra area
An 11 year old, Joseph Bugeja of Karabac Street Queans Segan, escaped unharmed after a truck capsize on Canberra Avenue yesterday. He was taken to the Canberra Community Hospital by Canberra Ambulance but released shortly after.
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Canberra carpenters to work for Snowy firm
Forty two Canberra carpenters have accepted jobs with the Snowy Mountains firm Kaiver-Perini-Morris on rebuilding O Har e s Village mess hall, destroyed by fire last Saturday week. The firm promises permanent employment after the job, and the Canberra branch of the BWL was asked to assist in securing carpenters. Union secretary F Mc Cauley said inquiries continue for Snowy carpenters.
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Federal Labour Meetings Fix New Guinea Policy
Sydney reports the federal Parliamentary Labour Party remains bound by the Hobart conference decisions on New Guinea independence. Calwell said the party cannot pursue separate decisions or acknowledge Indonesian sovereignty claims while endorsing a regional security pact with Australia and neighbouring territories to raise living standards across New Guinea and Papua. The binding resolution stays until altered by a future Federal conference, with the next gathering not due until 1950.
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Australian Labour Party
Notice Given Of City Plan Changes
City plan changes were discussed at a council meeting with residents reportedly informed via the National Capital Development Organization. A motion to hear expressions of informed public opinion before approval was defeated. changes were notified in the Commonwealth Gazette for a month and objections could be raised during this period or in the House.
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U S Road Toll Mounting On Holiday Weekend
A New York report notes rising road deaths during the July 4 holiday period. Safety experts warn speed and reckless driving could push the holiday toll to new highs as motorists push through the peak travel days.
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U.S
New York
New Building Society Seeks Canberra Home Loans
Co operative Building Society Limited registered June 14 in Canberra aims to aid home building in the ACT. It holds £5000 for lending, expects £150000 more from the Commonwealth in the coming budget, and will lend up to £3750 with repayments over 31 years. Secretary is Mr Stewart East. chairman is Mr A R Leggott. other directors include B Smith K Willis Roach Nurse Mooney and Fr Maclean. Headquarters at MLC Tanlidinee.
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Roach
K. Nurse
Mooney
Fr. Maclean
Mlc
Tanlidinee
Emergency airstrip idea sparks Canberra fog concern
Authorities discuss a low cost makeshift airstrip near Lake George to ease Canberra flights disrupted by fog. Canberra Airport often closes. proposed strip could shorten delays but would serve smaller planes only and may be affected by local fog patterns.
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Airpore Basin
Bevan in serious condition after relapse in London
Aneurin Bevan, Labour MP, remains seriously ill after a relapse reported from Transport House London. His wife Miss Jennie Bevan expressed hope for recovery while political agent Nye Evans confirmed the condition as serious. Bevan, 62, had spent a comfortable day resting recently amid updates from Pattyhead quarters.
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