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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1957
Page
5
Canberra Times reports on the divide between amateur and professional tennis in Australia. The piece discusses Lewis To ad and Lew Hoad case, noting players blend earning with sport, challenging the amateur ideal. Officials face pressure to adapt rules as international tennis evolves.
Hobart reports Mr. T. C. C. Sanger, president of the Graziers Federal Council, warned at the 6th annual convention that exports in primary production may be overtaken by mineral and secondary industry products. He urged adaptation to a shifting economy toward secondary and tertiary sectors, with rising costs for primary producers and wobbly meat markets but record wool. Continued efforts aim to cut ship freight costs and improve Australian wharf facilities.
Applications waged at the Salene ended June totalled 8,670 an increase on the previous 12 months. There were 6,417 patents sealed, compared with 5,475 trade marks filed. registrations for trade marks numbered 4,503 and administered 4,429.
Yesterday morning the Governor General received the Governor of New South Wales. Later he met W Funnel, chairman of directors, and KR Brown, general manager of Commonwealth Hostels Ltd. In the afternoon he hosted Sir Keith Murray and Sir Charles Morris. The Governor-General was accompanied by Lieut. H. James, RAN, ADC, at a Royal Australian Historical Society function. Colonel and Mrs Frazer have left Admiralty.
Canberra readers discuss how low wages force mothers to work to feed and clothe children. The correspondent notes that paying off multiple debts drives wives to work, risking health, neglecting children, and argues for adequate family income over urban schemes like green belts and lake projects.
A Canberra reader challenges the Canberra Traders Association claim that Formosan tea is inferior and asks why locals have not spoken out. The letter notes friendship with Formosan tea and questions the National Council of Women, while criticizing trade group influence and free trade shifts.
Aboriginal community figures discuss the Canberra Plan, endorsing a compact housing solution as a practical, culturally sensitive option. Leaders note the gunyah style dwelling could suit remote settings while addressing housing shortages and preserving traditional living patterns.
The Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn Rt. Rev H Burgmann will continue Bible lectures at St Mark's Library tomorrow. Librarian Rev Gordon Griffith said the first series was popular and the new series should attract similar attendance. Lectures will be held each Thursday night at the library and a second series of lunch-time talks will resume at St Mark's.
Derek Harvey notes Britain’s early jet tests and growing air freighting use. Airlines mix passenger craft with cargo needs, as BEA moves millions of items weekly and new dual purpose freighters emerge such as the Bristol Freighter and Burney Universal, signaling faster, cheaper air shipments amid distant, rough airstrips.
The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science will host Mr. H. Geddes for a lecture on Water Harvesting at CSIRO Black Mountain. The talk will cover technical problems and how water harvesting can stabilize rural production, with Geddes sharing experiences from University Farm Badgerys Creek and noting field days attracting visitors.
May savings deposits increased by nearly one million pounds, the Commonwealth Statistician B R Carver announced. Total public balances reached £1,200,042,000 with Commonwealth Bank savings accounts at £690,949,000, private savings lower. average per person about £126.
A new batch of National Service trainees arrives at Puckapunyal. The group includes 28 from Canberra and four from Queanbeyan. They left Canberra by train Monday night and will undertake 771 days of training.
Lady Slim wife of the Governor General will arrive in Port Moresby on July 27 for a 12 day tour of Papua and New Guinea. She will view women’s activities and visit Port Moresby Lae Goroka Rab aul Kavieng and Haren before starting return from Lag on August 2.
A Canberra committee has been formed to raise funds for the Airmen Funds to support service members. Wing Commander Brackenridges, Squadron Leader 1 ston, treasurer Lanier A. Cad, and 1, 4 Goldsmith head the effort with events planned at the Albert Halt on August 6. Donations may be sent to A. C BAAR, Station, Fairbairn.
Sydney Australia report covers remarks by the minister for wealth criticizing hospitals for uncollected debts and noting that subsidies could be allocated only when hospitals pursue efficient billing. The Hospitals Commission is to tighten collection practices to balance hospital budgets and ensure subsidies are reserved for eligible cases.
Yarralumla Boys Club opens with thirty five boys attending a first meeting at Yarralumia Hall. Mr Bill Barnett, gymnastic supervisor, outlined a varied program including handicrafts and activities. Keath Arscott, president of Canberra YMCA, attended to meet parents and wish the club success.
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