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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1957
Page
5
The article discusses Queensland preparing for an imminent election using a non equal voting system. It notes a potential change of government hinges on electoral reform and analyzes Labour factions the Premier Mr Gair and possible July polling amid supply standoff risks.
The discussion centers on a British retirement scheme offering half pay and national superannuation. Labour planners promote a 1-page volume on National Superannuation while ministers study schemes in Germany. Only about one third of workers participate in private schemes, with many trades left uncovered.
Manufacturers in Australia back the Bring Out Briton immigration programme. A spokesman from the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia, Mr. F. S. Vine, said the campaign extends existing schemes to maintain a large-scale balanced migration program. He noted it would strengthen industrial capacity and support jobs.
Miss Misa D. Penfold, acting chief extension officer at the National Littery, spoke yesterday at a YWCA meeting. Her talk, aimed at stimulating interest in YWCA literature, covered travel writing and other genres for women.
Readers urge Australian employers to improve practical industry knowledge and cut costs to compete with overseas goods. The letter argues labor costs should not block the renewal of domestic production and cites the United States as a benchmark for efficiency.
A reader argues that Canberra beef prices are unusually high with top quality sirloin listed around 3/3 per pound and lower grades near 6d to 7d. The letter counters claims that Canberra markets are the highest by comparison noting Perth and Adelaide as expensive yet selling beef at lower prices overall.
Bodalats criticizes private schemes and the State National Superannuation for restricting workers. Many English employees remain tied to their employers due to accumulated superannuation payments. Changing jobs would require restarting contributions with lower pension prospects, seen as a major evil hindering labor mobility and national economic asset.
Dr. Love, a U S agronomy professor, arrived in Australia on April 18 for a three month program across New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Western Australia. He will observe recent grassland developments and consult with specialists while staying at the Hotel Acton with Mrs Love and their children.
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