Canberra Aero Club members earn private licens es and instructors rating
Two Canberra Aero Club members gained private pilots licences this week and another earned a Class In structor's Rating. Chief Flying Instructor Alan Pearson presented Wings at a club dinner. Members pictured include Ron Pill Roger Cargill and Alan Gane with John Newton and Alan Pearson. The club plans to buy a new Cessna craft for weekend training at around £5 000.
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Drop In Housing Figures
New houses started in Australia during the period reached 17 022, an improvement over March quarter but well below the tally for the same period last year. Construction ended with 38 146 houses, down from 41 000 in the year-ago quarter. Commonwealth Statistician Me SA Carver released the figures yesterday.
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Govt Takes Over Ceylon Bank and Budgets Deficit
Finance Minister Felix Dias Bandaranaike announced measures to take over Ceylon Bank and shift the economy toward a more controlled system. He warned newspapers had exploited liberty to spark crisis while presenting a deficit of about £53 million, to be trimmed to £42 million after underspending and deferrals. Revenue plans include borrowing of £25 million and steel from foreign sources to cover deficits. Income ceilings set at 127.78 sterling for single people, with clear caps for those earning higher.
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Amendment on Stock Agent Laws Sought
In Sydney the Wheat and Woolgrowers Association will ask the Government to amend the Stock and Station Agents Act. The group told the conference contracts covering padlock sales were invalid, arguing current terms are loophole ridden and unenforceable.
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Rhodesian leader wins easy referendum victory
Rhodesia’s Prime Minister Sir Edgar Whitehead easily defeats the new constitutional proposals with 41 989 to 21 846. The result prompts reservists to be stood down and signals a new chapter in Southern Rhodesia’s political life, while opposition critics doubt the ruling party’s stability.
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Commonwealth Talks On Red China Admission
London reports Britain will consult Commonwealth governments on admitting Red China to the United Nations. Prime Minister Macmillan said the issue will be discussed with Commonwealth leaders before any decision at the United Nations. Labour’s Noel-Baker urged a common initiative. Macmillan indicated a coordinated approach with Commonwealth and major powers.
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