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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1956
Page
6
Mr Curan warned on a Canberra building trade downturn with potential 33 percent job loss in two months. He criticized government handling, saying only the Works Department released immediate tenders while most contractors faced closure or deep cuts.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Mr Broadby died in Willamstown Hospital aged 52 after weeks of illness from asthma and pneumonia. Leaders including Federal Minister Holt and A C T U president Mr Monk mourn his loss as a respected figure in the trade union movement.
The Australian Minister for Trade Mr McEwen has cancelled his proposed visit to West Germany. He was to accompany Prime Minister Menzies to Bonn today but will stay in London to continue trade talks.
In Melbourne the Waterside Workers Federation branch met in secrecy and prepared two decisions on the NMO dispute. Shipowners trimmed crews from 17 to 15, prompting a deadlock in major ports and wage talks over the numerical roster. Over 1,200 men expected at tomorrow morning pickup centre, including 800 dismissed workers.
Building contractors in the 4.7 area fear revision of departmental programmes by Commonwealth Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden may affect the ACT Works programme. Unofficial talks suggested the 1956-57 vote would not differ much from last year, though the rate of offering work could change. Master Builders' Association president J. B. Kennedy said jobs offered since mid-June disappointed but reflected a new pattern, with many members idle and not reaching economic capacity.
Alexander Johnne Keough of Ebden Street Ainslie was treated at Canberra Community Hospital after his station wagon left Commonwealth Avenue near Kaye Street, struck a pine tree, and caused injuries to his left arm and nasal bridge. He was later discharged.
New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Holland and Mrs Holland arrived in Belfast for a three day visit to Northern Ireland. He said he was willing to discuss ways of expanding trade between his country and Northern Ireland.
Five members of the Canberra Motor Club joined the Boxer's Creek short circuit event held by the Goulburn MCC to aid the Spastic Centra. Results include Floyd Primmer second in Ultra Lightweight and Lightweight Handicap, Leo Coneliier third Ultra Lightweight Scratch, Bill Barlowe third Senior, Bob Sluce first Senior Final and final handicap. Canberra aims to send about six riders to Junee on July 29.
Casey said Moscow appeared ready to accept Western proposals on military force levels and a ban on nuclear tests, but insisted disarmament must include strict verification. He noted Gromyko’s call to eliminate nuclear stocks yet warned of no reliable method to detect undeclared stocks and urged careful review.
Japan will launch a preliminary Antarctic survey aboard the Soya with 23 scientists and 30 workers. The vessel sails next November, surveys aurora, cosmic rays, oceanography, meteorology, magnetism, with four snow vehicles, dog sleighs and two helicopters. Dr. Takeshi Nagata to lead the expedition during the International Geophysical Year.
There is no further trace of the bodies of four missing Royal Military College cadets who drowned in the lake. Today all cadets from the college will spend the day searching the lake shores.
The Canberra Homing Pigeon Club sponsored a Ardlethan to Canberra race covering 140 miles. R Neiberding won, with K Munnsaccorri and J Julian finishing third as birds completed the 140 mile course in four hours.
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