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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
5
A Canberra resident writes to complain about a Department of Works firewood order. The firewood ordered March 13 with advance payment was promised delivery in five weeks but has now extended to 14 weeks, despite repeated inquiries. The writer warns of pensioners and residents affected and calls the principle degrading.
Optimism rises as researchers across the globe explore multiple paths to cancer cures. Some scientists foresee vaccines and lab-grown cells unlocking life’s secret, while physicians test surgery, X rays, and chemical therapies to spare patients. Nitrogen mustard and tourniquet methods curb recurrence but require careful dosing. Researchers pursue virus and gene links, hoping for drug cures grounded in nucleic acid science.
Singapore voters elected a government led by the People's Action Party in a historic transition. Lee Kuan Yew framed the campaign as addressing mass social issues while the Chinese majority shapes internal policy, with Britain limiting involvement to defence and foreign affairs. The PAP asserts the party is not communist and aims for cooperation with Malaya amid regional nationalism.
Youth rallies at Canberra Baptist Church attracted about 500 attendees from the Goulburn church. Rev. B. H. Thitchener delivered a challenging address urging young people to study and work for spiritual maturity. Sydney artists provided high standard entertainment.
The Canberra Grammar School Parents and Friends Association meets at the school tonight for the annual meeting. Office-bearers for the coming year will be elected. Retiring president W Granger announced the fete profit of £1181, a record, with plans for school aid projects to be discussed and hoped for broad attendance.
Danish Prime Minister H. C. Hansen and Mrs. Hansen will be received by the Queen in June. The visit was announced from London by AAP Reuters. The outlook of the meeting and related arrangements were described as cordial and formal.
At the Sydney Sheep Show Mr. R E Wettenhall said Australia loses dollars due to no direct shipping to South America. He noted top Corriedale rams like Regal Status 65 sold for 1400 guineas to Dr Carlos Fricke Davie of Urquay, Uruguay, with Uruguayan buyers willing to pay high prices but shipping limits hurt profits.
The ABC Subscribers’ Committee will ask the Australian Broadcasting Commission to arrange an open air concert when the symphony orchestra visits Canberra in late October. They argue open air concerts boost public appreciation of music and support regular subscribers. The committee received a letter from Minister Freeth noting the National Capital Development Commission plans a permanent heating system for Albert Hall before the 1960 winter. Tender calls are expected soon as the group backs a permanent solution over temporary heating.
The Rev Frank Byatt in Melbourne reported on a World Council of Churches meeting. He said Asian theologians could soon lecture in Australian universities, reflecting a growing educational exchange.
A lawyer and client discuss enforcing sale terms and how long buyers hold contracts. They examine options to accelerate completion, including discounts for cash, and stress clear clauses limiting repair responsibility and the period customers must claim finished work.
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