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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
5
The text notes an adverse commodity balance of £36.8 million for 1955-56, a marked improvement from the prior year’s £69.5 million. It questions whether import restrictions truly boosted the balance of payments, cites 5.6 percent higher imports in the first half and 2.6 percent lower by year end, and warns that overseas funds may run out in about 30 months without new borrowing.
Ralph Bulmer argues Australia must fund Papua and New Guinea's internal development through expanded government services and agricultural extension. He questions whether Australia should bear the growing manpower and financial costs alone without clear economic returns.
The quarterly survey notes Australia faces high costs and wage rises, hindering exports. It calls for detailed cost analyses, a new industrial costs inquiry, tariff and licensing review, and incentive schemes to raise productivity. Training for management and workers gains urgency to expand overseas markets.
The Ad bery Council chair F. D. Quinane announced a civic farewell testimonial for Matron Marion Bennett, inviting contributions to The Matron Bennett Testimonial P.O. Box 167 Canberra City. The brief meeting aimed to include many citizens and run until 5 p.m. on a Monday.
The French government raised tobacco prices by about 16 to 1 cent to help pay for mail against Estes. The move aims to boost revenue for public spending amid economic measures announced Thursday.
A reader letter defends white collar guests at Narellan House while criticizing meal quality at Works hostels in Canberra. The author argues earnings and tariffs shape comfort, condemning coverage of hostel administration and urging support for workers demanding a fair go.
Transport officials report a rise in the use of reflecting tape on vehicles in the ACT. The amended ordinance requires reflectors on all vehicles, with placement specified by vehicle width and distance from the outside of the vehicle.
Cyprus life largely continued normally amid a government report highlighting growth in agriculture water supply and roads. The 1958 year noted higher wheat yields, cooperative grain payments between 1.5 and 2 million pounds, and advances in farming machinery while hospitals and ports expanded. A wartime terror campaign persisted but did not derail overall prosperity, with improved public health and a notable heartening photograph of a Cypriot woman.
The Island reports nearly 40 new co operative societies registered in 1955, bringing totals to 788 with about 135000 members. Credit societies number 484 and are described as the heart of village economic life and agricultural progress.
Vice-Regal figures attended the funeral of His Excellency Sir John Morris Administrator of Tasmania yesterday with Lieutenant-Colonel W B Caldwell among the mourners.
A fact finding sub committee was appointed by the Canberra Chamber of Commerce to probe the proposed amendments to business lease regulations. Members named are Menare J. H. Pead F. F. May and W. Rowell. Proposer Mr Pesch urged careful impartial examination of consequences before a decision.
The Canberra airport will gain an LLA Instrument Landing System to reduce delays in low visibility. The project, modeled on Sydney Airport, will use radio direction finders and a new tower network to guide aircraft within 22 miles.
The article outlines casting shifts for a local musical with Tom Hore as Michal and other roles filled by Basil Penney Arthur Pape Elizabeth Philip Sebeneh and Fay France. Producers aim to keep a nucleus of strong singers while inviting new talent amid tight rehearsal time and a focus on Magyar choral work under musical director W. Hut.
The Royal Air Force plans a move of their control tower to new premises under RAF control. The change aims to improve civil aircraft movement to the aerodrome and increase convenience for operations. In bad weather, air traffic control guides aircraft close to the runway boundaries.
Taio Want and Orra Touse are mentioned in a fragmentary record with unclear context. The readable parts indicate names and a possible event, but no concrete action, date, or location is established for a full summary.
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