Canberra Draft Scaffolding Ordinance Brought to Advisory Council
The July 23 1957 Canberra discussion on the Scaffolding and Lifts Ordinance urged timely council action and public input. Officials argued for immediate adoption with later refinements, while critics pressed for broader Trades and Labour Council scrutiny to ensure public interest and worker protection. The council declined deferral, signaling emphasis on prompt, decisive regulation.
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Advisory Council
Sim
Byrnne
Canberra Trades and Labour Counc
Rogers
James
Canberra
Trades and Labour Council
Compensation Change Appreciated Workmen’s Scheme Discussed by Council
The Minister and the Interior welcomed an Advisory Council recommendation on workmen’s compensation. A resolution from November 5 was approved for a scheme allowing an injured workman to claim from a nominal insurer if an employer lacks coverage. Payments would be split between approved insurers and self‑insurers, with an amendment to the Workmen’s Compensation Ordinance to be drafted for council review.
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Interior
Advisory Council
Council
Dalcroze Eurythmics Studied in Modern Education
Becky Schumann reports on Dalcrose eurythmics as a form of music education through bodily movement. An additional recital for children will feature Monica Jaquet, with demos of percussion study and spontaneous isso. Heather Gell introduced the method to Australia in 1926 and developed related programs in Sydney.
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Becky Schumann
Monica Jaquet
Heather Gell
Dalcroge
Australia
School of Music and Movement
Sydney
No gain in Japanese trade agreement
A speaker named Withall argues the Japanese trade pact benefits Japan while Australia gains nothing. He cites Australia’s export share to Japan at about 11 percent, warns of threats to domestic industries, and says tariff actions are limited by the contract’s exact wording.
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Australia
Associated Chambers of Manufacturers
Latham Withall
Japan
Austrain
Rtalia
Berg
Withal
Australa
Openimgs
Becom
Drama Festival Judging Moves Through NSW Entries
Preliminary adjudication in the Arta Council drama festival is under way in New Bouth with Strindberg’s The Father staged at Riverside. Mina Fitton will travel from Yass to Canberra to view Candida and then to Goulburn for Dear Charles. Entries include two from Grafton and Inverell’s Didgeridoo, with a Bank of New South Wales prize for best actor and actress and a radio performance prize.
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Arta Council
New Bouth
Se Repertory Society
Strindberg
Neatrest Riverside
Mina
Parte Fitton
Canberra
Yass
Candida
Goulburn
Charles
Arts Council
Metro- Meee
Rope
Grafton
Didgeridoo
Inverell
Bank of Newern Wales
Businessmen to aid Goodwin Homes appeal in Canberra
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce launched an appeal for £2000 to support Goodwin Homes. Members contributed £200 £50 and £25 direct donations, with a committee appointed to collect funds. Brochures are being prepared to mail to members to boost contributions.
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Canberra
Mas Mieaay
Indus water feud clouds India Pakistan talks
India and Pakistan trade accusations over river water rights tied to the Indus system. Pakistan warns of shutting water supply while India accuses Pakistan of delaying negotiations. World Bank official W A B life tours both nations seeking a settlement amid rising tensions.
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New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Me. H
Suhrawardy
Indus
Indus Water Dispute Talks Struggle Over River Usage
India cut Western river flows on April 1 19 to 1 640 000 acres of irrigated land for Pakistan. Negotiations opened between PMs soon after and a May 4 1949 pledge halted further cuts. World Bank mediation from 1954 proposed linking canals with India and Pakistan exclusive river usage. Pakistan remains undecided on payments and terms.
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India
West Pakistan
Indus
Kashmir
Arahim Sea
Chenab
Jhelim
Ravi
Pakistan
Beas
Tum
Indus River
Tenneasee
World Bank
Jhelum
Coenab
Rivera
Partition
Bhakra
Letters To The Editor On Leaving Certificates For Nurses
Ex-patients of Canberra Community Hospital argue that Leaving Certificates do not ensure patient care. They praise nurses’ abilities while criticizing Matron Guy for relying on intelligence tests, claiming practical nursing requires training, empathy, and experience beyond certificates.
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Bir
Canberra Community Hospital
Guy
Canberra
la Bishop
Uaac
Testa
Florence Nightingale
Deskin
Lady Slim departs Government House for Port Moresby
Yesterday morning Her Excellency Lady Slim, attended by personal staff, left Government House Canberra for Port Moresby Papuni New Guinea. Later the Governor General Sir William Slim with Flight Lieutenant D Ingall attended a performance by the Star Camer s of India at the Albert Hall.
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Lady Slim
Government House
Canberra
Port Moresby
Papuni-New Guinea
Everning
Additional Elected Member For Advisory Council
The council discussed expanding representation and amending the Advisory Council Ordinance and elections regulations. Mr. Byrne urged appreciation for decisions but noted no reply to recommendations on the Territory's future government. Debate touched on temporary increases in elected members and a need for unified administration and a new government building.
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Advisory Council
Fairhall
W. Byrne
Byrne
Burn
Albert Hall
F. D. Quin
Department of the Interior
Pope
Quinane
Queanbeyan Aid for London Fundraising Rally
A Canberra based effort by the One Central Band of the Royal Australian Air Force aims to raise about £20,000. The fundraiser, held on a four flotating date, gathers support from local Queanbeyan residents and allied organisations to aid London relief.
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Queanbeyan
London
Royal Australian Air Foret
Canberra
Aga Iban Returns to Geneva After Funeral in Africa and Asia
The 1s year old Aga Iban, once Prince Karin, came back to Geneva from exile following attendance at his grandfather’s funeral and a religious observance across Africa and Asia.
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Geneva
Mandsy
Aga Iban
Prince Karin
Geneve
Exspt
Africa
Asia
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Tuebway
Mr. Withall
W. A. B. Life
World ‘Bank
Ust
Kashiir
Twaat
Charles C. Lane
Associated
Preea
Johnson
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