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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1958
Page
5
The June unemployment benefit total rises to 29,418, highest since 1953, with 67,144 registrations for work and 25,390 in New South Wales. The report notes irregular patterns across states, deflationary pressures, and cautious optimism about the economy as policy makers push to boost activity.
An American group discussed a proposed Australia venture with Australian officials. They eye a repatriation linked project on the Queensland Gold Coast, led by a prominent developer tied to large land interests and a $41.6 million scheme. The plan envisages initial activity with 90 percent purchases by the group.
The Governor Gingral gave a formal address at the Royal Australia Aly Porea Staff College in Point Cook Victoria yesterday. His Excellency departed for Government House Chabarra after the event, with Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Sutton and Captain Mag Candle in attendance.
Inspector 3 R Courtney of the Traffic Bureau warned drivers to yield at intersections. The campaign by the A C I Safety Council aims to cut intersection accidents by stressing that drivers on the right do not automatically gain the right of way. Negligent driving near intersections can occur from failure to watch for others or excessive speed, endangering lives and property.
Reid Youth Players presented Outward Bound by Sutton Vane to about 150 attendees at the Eid Memorial Youth Centre. Co producers were Ewin Geach and Noel Brands. Cast included Daphne Thomas Beryl Leggett Jeanette Graham Kevin Veneas and Robert A. Ken Sera. The $3 play drew humor and a humane theme, with expected proceeds around £20 supporting future youth plays.
Senator Dorothy Tangney, who fell ill at the week end aboard a ship near Darwin, is reported well enough to leave her bed. A doctor said she could leave the ship for a short time, following a suspected stroke while the vessel was out of Darwin.
The British Association probes the cost and benefits of metric adoption led by Dr. Hughes. He notes scientists and engineers still speak different measurement languages and explains the move would affect equipment, markets, and tradition as Britain weighs a switch from imperial to metric units.
A Canberra reader argues assistants in nursing at Canberra Community Hospital are staff not nurses, assist student nurses, and should perform supervised routine care. She cites training, supervision, and home nursing courses to preserve safety and focus on simple ward tasks. Letter from Mrs L Hawick, Queanbeyan.
DK Williams from Canberra questions Councillor D Day in the Advisory Council about motives and methods. The letter accuses Day of self promotion while urging action on milk prices and a proposed factory, poking at political strategy and professional expertise in public works.
The annual Manchester Unity District Conference in Goulburn Council Chambers featured Bro C. J. Bates as representative from Sydney Grand Lodge. Delegates from Loyal Happy Home Lodge Queanbeyan and Loyal Canberra attended. Officers elected for 22 months include District Grand Master Sister L Syres of Queanbeyan and Deputy District Grand Master Bro J Spiisted of Yass. Dinner at Loyal Coronation Lodge followed, with slides shown. The 1959 gathering will be held in Queanbeyan.
Madame Lovick wife of the Ambassador to the Netherlands will be the guest speaker at the Barton Ranch Red Cross Society annual meeting. The gathering is set for Wednesday at the Red Cross Hut Riverside Drive at 2 p.m. The annual report will be presented and officers elected for the ensuing year.
Canberra Rostrum officials, led by newly elected President Nesta K Mason and Vice President Bowen Themay, plan to launch a second Rostrum chapter after months of meetings at the Hotel Wellington. A separate Canberra Restram group has operated for about two months, with ongoing private party discussion and organizational efforts underway.
An Australian National University scholar Elise Evelyn Tugby, one of 12 SWANO fellows named January 1, will study in the Thai valley area near the Malayan border for about a year. Spokesmen say she is an external affairs fellow and wife of a psychologist.
A famed critic lauds chamber music clarity as Amadeus group hosts Mozart K471 to begin their program. Verdi letters appear as a surprising, uneven blend, culminating in Brats opus 67 performed with high polish and restrained vigor, leaving listeners hopeful for future country trips.
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