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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1956

Page

5

Central Bank Holdings Fall in Week to July 1

The Central Bank reports a weekly drop in holdings of 41.1 million for the week ending July 1. Data show declines across notes and other assets with figures listed under Trading Banks and Bills received and remittances. The movement suggests adjustments in reserves and related instruments. Prime figures include notes, remittances, and treasury assets along with other asset categories.

Sydney Central Bank Ena Apares Ganeersrme Treas BUI

Fadden Calls Premiers to Confer on Uniform Wage Policy

The Treasurer urges a Canberra conference with Premiers to shape a uniform wage policy for the Commonwealth Budget. He notes urgency in wage policy for inflation countermeasures and argues that uniformity may require judicial resolution rather than political means, with Premiers to agree to legislation if needed after court review.

Arthur Fadden Commonwealth Commonwealth Arbitration Court Queensland Commonwealth Court Canberra

Anderson defends Australia import controls amid currency crisis

In Canberra, Mr. Anderson argues government action to reduce imports and depreciate the pound stabilizes supply without harming living standards. He blames critics for misreading the crisis and says easing measures may attract British and American manufacturers to Australia. Dr. B T Dickson is elected chairman of Canberra University Council for a second term.

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Export Packaging Exhibition Tour Across Australian Cities

The Australian packing industry and the Department of Trade will stage four export packaging exhibitions in major Australian cities. Assistant Director R. W. Anderson announced the tour opens in Sydney on September 10, then Hobart October 14 to 18 to coincide with the Australia Canning Convention. The displays move to Melbourne during the Ample Games from November 26 to 30 and continue to other capital cities in early 1957.

Associated Chambers ‘Manufactures R. W. Aderson Sydney Hobart Australia Aibourne

Reflectors Compulsory On Thursday In A C T

Police in the A C T will enforce a new rule making red reflectors compulsory on vehicles from Thursday. Motor vehicles except motorcycles must carry two rear red reflectors while motorcycles need one. Reflectors may be mounted off the ground up to 5 feet high and within 16 inches of each side on vehicles under 7 feet wide.

A.C.T Merne Ste

Eisenhower Names Ambassador Nominee to Union of South Africa

President Eisenhower asked the Senate to confirm a nominee who would serve as Ambassador to the Union of South Africa. The selection signals ongoing diplomatic moves in a tense global climate.

Reaksent Eisenhower Senate Etsy Union of South Africa

Aliens Splitting Algerian Society Stirs French Spheres

Analysis notes rebels aim to sever ties between Europeans and Muslims in Algeria. Attacks target veterans and co operatives, forcing settlers to consider visas to Canada as troops arrive. Officials say presence of force reshapes safety in rural areas and city distrust grows among French and Muslim communities.

Algeria France Ths

French Efforts in Moslem Villages to Win Local Friends

The article describes French operations aimed at rural Moslems, stationing instructors in villages to build confidence and restore friendship. Experts say the program seeks to persuade farmers that France remains present and cooperative in the region.

Esclau Bytera France

Junior Red Cross Gifts For Korea Sealed Boxes Sent

Two hundred ft boxes from Junior Red Cross circles in ACT schools collected wool knitting needles soap and brushes valued at £100. Boxes bore names of ACT children and the schools. Recipients included Duntroon Telegraph Park Griffith Narrabun England Girls Grammar Hall and Tharwa schools.

Joan Korea Duntroon Telepost Park Griffith Narrabun- England Hall Tharwa

School curriculum defends weekly scripture lessons in NSW ACT

A teacher refutes accusations that public schooling blocks truth seeking. The letter defends weekly scripture lessons, devotions, and clergy visits in NSW and ACT, citing curriculum requirements and historical figures. It also discusses Cyprus Greece tensions and calls for measured diplomacy without inflaming dispute.

New South Wales Australian Capital Territory G. R. Roche Department of N.E.W Act Aeia Por Civica Ico William Wilberforce Father Damien John Award Elizabeth Fry Jim Bunyan Flynn the Inland Rae Lord J. G. McKenzie

Unclear fragment on murder case and life sentence

Fragmentary text mentions a murder case and a life sentence but lacks coherent details such as names, places, dates, or court actions. Further readable content needed for a precise headline and summary.

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