General Motors Holden’s gains drive Australian export push
The Holden group reports net profit of £11.7 million on £95.6 million sales and plans a £9 million expansion to raise output to 125000 vehicles annually. It notes 42 percent of Australian car purchases in 1957 and export growth, with overseas dividends funding overseas holdings and potential offset of profit transfers to the United States.
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Loters Holden’s Limited
General Motors
Holden
United States
America
Winter prospects for territory not bright says official
The ACT winter outlook remains poor with limited growth possible after cold weather. May conditions were warmer with one heavy frost and rainfall varied, leaving pasture feed adequate in best areas but few reserves overall. Sheep are in good condition, while overstocked or denuded pastures threaten cattle prospects.
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A.C.T
Agriculture and Stock
Department of the Interior
T. P. Taylor
Taylor
Royal visit to club sparks alderman criticism
Toronto aldermen attack plans for Princess Margaret two hour stop at the Royal Canadian Club in Toronto Harbour island. Alderman Donald Summerville says officials aim to seclude the Princess on the Island during her Canadian tour next month.
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Toronto
A. A.p.reuter
Princess Margaret
Royal Canadian Club
Toronto Harbour
Donald Summerville
Retiring Canberra Public Service figure T J Collins honored
T J Collins of Griffith retires after 47 years in the Commonwealth Public Service serving nine Prime Ministers and two Governors General. A testimonial noted his roles from 1928 to 1941 as Parliamentary Liaison officer and later as Secretary to the Executive Council before retirement in 1951.
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T. J. Collins
Griffith
Commonwealth Public Service
Collings
Canberra
Haison
Hughes
Bruce
Scullin
Lyons
Menzies
Fadden
Page
Curtin
Chiffey
Collins
John Curtin
Macedon
P.M.G
Interstate Commission
Prime Minister’s Department
Colling
Executive Council
Northbourne
Dunroon Oval
Old North Canberra
A.C.T
Governor-General Attends Canberra Repertory Show
The Governor-General Sir William Siim attended the Canberra Repertory Society performance of The Burning Glass on Saturday night. Major Michael Mitchell was in attendance. Lady Clow had left Government House.
Britain and Canada must deepen postwar trade ties
The Canadian Mission report praises Britain's postwar recovery and industrial progress and urges Britain to push into Canada with capital, tech, and stronger sales to restore 18 percent of Canadian imports. It highlights radar, jet propulsion, nuclear power, steel, shipbuilding, farming mechanization, and British inventive leadership as key strengths for expanding commerce with Canada.
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Britain
United States
Canada
Commonwealth
North America
Comas
Protection For Minors in Australian Capital Territory
A reader urges privacy protections for minors in the Australian Capital Territory. He notes no provisions shield proceedings in the Supreme Court or bail hearings, causing emotional stress before guilt or innocence is determined. He calls for safeguards to prevent public exposure and deter peers from pressuring vulnerable youths.
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Australian Capital Territory
Supreme Court
Stop Sign Placement Debate in City Streets
Letter argues current Stop sign at Man Street suffices but urges a painted lane line at Mort Street to force halted cars into the cross lane within a second. The writer claims the scheme is theoretical and notes pedestrians rarely cross those intersections, urging practical traffic behavior over rules.
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Man Street
Mort Street
Chisholm Street
Elementary
Waterson
Bride of Saunderson Marries Annette in St Pauls Ceremony
Miss Jane Saunderson wed Mr Louis Annette at St Pauls Church on Saturday. She wore a Chantilly gown with orange blossom coronet and tulle veil, carried an embroidered linen handkerchief from England. Bridesmaid Miss Maris Saunderson wore blue organza. groom attended by Milton Gowing. Reception followed at Copacabana Restaurant.
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Louis Annette
St. Paul's Church
June Saunderson
England
Jane Saunderson
F. Saunderson
Bungendere
Co. J. Courtney
Port Moresby Could Become Major International Airport
Port Moresby may become a major international hub linking the Far East with Australia as Senator Paltridge leads a five day territorial aviation survey. A new air strip at Fort Morey Jackson’s airport and ongoing air terminal work aim to handle latest aircraft. Cathay Pacific already has rights to fly into Port Moresby under a February agreement.
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Port Moresby
P.-Reuter
Far East
Australia
Civil Aviation
Senator Paltridge
Yester
Paltridge
Air
Sydney
Yeterday
Fort Morey Jackson
Cathay Pacific Airlines
England
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D.D.T
U.K
Don Taylor
Aurochs
H.M.S. Aurochs
Balmoral
Clive C
Sands
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