Canberra donor gives £100000 to eye disease research and prevention
A Canberra citizen pledges £100000 anonymously to fund ophthalmic research in Australia. The donation highlights gaps in national data on eye diseases and blindness, urges better public health accounting, and spurs the Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia to launch an intensive campaign.
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Canberra
Australia
United States
Europe
Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia
Gift To Launch Intensive Eye Research Campaign
The Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia plans an intensive research campaign to save sight for millions. Dr A Anderson of Melbourne chaired the announcement, noting the first step is appointing a director to begin the research amid urgent needs for advances in eye care technology.
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Srishane
Ophthalmic Research Institute of
Austra‘a
A. Anderson
Melbourne
Ther
Britain says Cyprus vital outpost for security and order
A government booklet argues Cyprus remains essential for defence of the Free World and urges continued British influence to restore law and order. It cites economic need, political stability, and support for parliamentary institutions as key goals amid Greek claims and unrest.
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Cyus
Greece
Indonesian Ambassador to Leave for Home and Name Successor
Dr Tirtawinata, serving five years overseas, will depart Australia for consultations with the Indonesian government. He is replaced by Dr A Helms, previously head of the Indonesian Diplomatic Mission in Berne, Switzerland, who has wartime experience in Australia.
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Salon
Tirtawinata
Australia
A. ¥. Helms
Berne
Switzerland
Baghdad
Pakistan
Dr. Helms
Gastric Illness Not Epidemic in Canberra
Canberra reports a gastric illness among several residents but medical authorities say there is no epidemic. Commonwealth Medical Officer Dr. L J Wienholt notes cases are linked to influenza and gastric symptoms can occur year round. He assures all possible measures are in place to maintain Canberra and the district.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Act
L. J. Wienholt
Australia
Wienholt
Sympathy Stresses Townley Absence From Cabinet Meet
The federal cabinet sent a message to Minister for Air and Civil Aviation Mr Townley expressing sympathy as he could not attend yesterday's cabinet meeting due to illness. Defence Minister Philip McBride acted as Minister for Air and Civil Aviation in Townley's absence.
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Inister
Mr. Townley
Ulness
Townley
Defence
Mg Philip McBride
Mr. Townlay
Governor General Visits Salisbury Assembly
Viceroy General and Field Marshal Sir Williamim, accompanied by officials, visited the Salisbury garrison. The visit covered security affairs and ceremonial duties with remarks on colonial governance.
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Williamim
A 7 Teva
Salisbury
Emelal
France Morocco Drift Over Algerian Rebels Border
In Eastern Morocco the Moroccan and French authorities clash over how to handle the Algerian rebellion. Moroccan Liberation Army bands operate with varying size and limited coordination, delivering moral support to Algerian rebels while French patrols curb crossings and enforce a fragile frontier order.
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Joseph E. Dynan
Associated Press
Oujda
Morocco
Algeria
Ationaliata
Ouuida
Nhe
France
Extortion Tactics Rise Amid Sultan Orders in Rabat
Reports say Uberation bands near Oujda extort wealthy residents under kidnapping threat after Sultan orders in Rabat. Some see no kidnappings for two weeks, while others argue ransom strategies persist. palace staff acknowledge reprisal kidnappings of French soldiers to secure Liberation members.
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Rabat
Oujda
Ouide
Liberation Army
Hberation Army
Iidt
Press Union Condemns Licence Bill
A committee of the Commonwealth Press Union condemns a licencing bill in the House of Lords proposed by the Earl of Self. The measure would penalise newspapers and news agencies by revoking licences and could curb press freedom if not paused.
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London
P.-Reuter
Commonwealth Press Union
British Commonwealth
House of Lords
Earl of Self
Not Duty To Instruct Courts Says Minister
Sydney report states Health Minister Sheahan refused to instruct judges and magistrates on how laws should be interpreted. He praised judicial discretion under section 550A of the Crimes Act and declined parliamentary interference. The exchange followed a question from Mr Tonge about road safety and leniency toward drunk drivers.
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Sydney
Sheahan
Legislative Assembly
Junctary
Justice
Downing
Tonge Lab
Gani
Tonge
Tie Road Safety Council
Eae
Arun Ie
Australia
Australian Archive Storage System Expands Across Canberra
A report from Canberra notes a new electrically controlled storage system being adopted by national archives. The system moves heavy stacks and claims to increase efficiency across departments, including Commonwealth offices. Company officials say the innovation will boost capacity and speed in archival storage.
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Mary
Tas
Commonwealth
Canberra
Pressor Ball Plans To View Canberra Event
Professor Bok of Harvard University will visit Canberra to take up astronomy at the Mount Stromlo Observatory. Acting Commonwealth Astronomer-General Dr A R Hoge noted the visit is awaited and Professor Bok is to join in astronomy work early in the next year.
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Bok
Harvard University
Strambiservatory
Cabberra
Genen
A. R. Hoge
Bet
Harv
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