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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
4
Wellington reports Mount Ngauruhoe erupted at 7 am with molten lava columns hundreds of tons heavy and flames shooting 50 feet across. Government vulcanologist J Healy photographed the spectacle from a low-flying aircraft as ash and lava rained over the crater and vent fires raged.
Merryville again takes the Sheep Award at the Stonehaven Cup show in Australis. Merino breeders, including Starr and Son and A. HoF torn Hayg, place second and third in various classes. Ric Walters Merriman, owner of Merryville, achieves notable reserve and more champion titles, signaling strong performance at the 1864 championships.
Mr. B C Gibson of the New South Wales Primary Producers’ Union told the Dairy Industry Investigation Committee that butter return should be tied to production cost around 61.88 per hundredweight, while cheese prices fall due to UK stocks. He urged better butter quality to lift value, criticized Commonwealth Bureau findings on farm costs, and noted subsidies and eligibility criteria. The committee aims to finish its report by next week.
The Australian death rate from tuberculosis fell from 35 per 100000 in 1848 to a lower figure by 1983. Sir Parle Page laid the foundation stone for a 28 bed 130000 tuberculosis yard at the Alexfancea Hospital for Children. The campaign funded capital expenditure by the Commonwealth and states, with over 80 percent of state spending directed to tuberculosis control, totaling about 8 million annually.
Reported complaints arise from new medicine regulations criticized by doctors and nurses. The advisory committee notes confusion, with doctors claiming increased form writing and reduced prescribed quantities. Federal group cites removal of vitamin tablets and sedatives from the free list affecting pensioners.
The Beate Cabinet plans to consider lifting a ban on a male user of 308 military rifles and ammunition. Legislation to amend the 1947 Act has been prepared by the Chief Secretary for submission next week.
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