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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1957

Page

6

Lessees Press Land Dispute Over Canberra Lease

The Rural Lessees Association announced after Interior committee meetings that the Canberra Gungahlin lease dispute involves a 50-year transfer to Woodgers and Calthorpe. Officials, including Mr. Fraser, will press Minister Fraser to investigate and review lease extensions and related grazing rights amid broader land transfers.

Turd Associaton M. G. South Wil Ee For the Interior Iirhall Gungahlin Tw Executve Denire Craca Depostwal W. A. McLaren Tunnee Woodgers Calthorpe Jvl Uwociation K. P. Anderson MG. Southwell Adr Southwell Canberra Jim Fraser M.P Interior Janetion RG. Ly Crace Wodgers Calithorpe Fraser Faitfall the Minster Chico Rural Lessees' Association

Recognition of Communist China Debate Sparks UK Australia Comments

London Sunday AAP reports Labour leader Dr Evatt criticizes Australia’s stance on recognizing Communist China. He says Australia has difficulty discussing products and questions if national policy will shift amid international pressures.

London

Native Artists Protected By Ordinance in Central Australia

Darwin reports a new welfare regulation prohibits purchases of aboriginal art outside approved institutions, carrying fines up to £500 or six months in jail. Albert Namatjira's market status remains unclear though he gained citizenship. The rule aims to prevent exploitation of native artists and defines an aboriginal as a native of Australia.

Darwin Central Australia Albert Namatjira Australia Namatjira

Holt to Study Refugees in Vienna for Australia

Australian Minister for Labour and National Service Holt left London for Vienna to study refugee issues related to Australia’s migration programme. He will assess conditions and policy implications in the run up to resettlement plans and quotas for displaced people.

Geneva A.a.p.reuter Labour and National Service Mr. Holt London Vienna

Legal Fight Over Soldier Girard Trial in Japanese Court

Attorney Earl J. Carroll seeks a writ in Washington to block Girard’s trial by Japan. Prosecutors expect Army records to be offered. Brig. Gen. Decker may observe in Japan to ensure fairness. Subpoenas target Dulles, Dulles aides, Acheson, Wiley, Bridges, and Allison over the 1961 Security Treaty.

Girard Earl J. Carroll New York Washington Brucker Charles L. Decker Japan Dean Acheson Alexander Wiley Styles Bridges John M. Allison Indonesia Robinson Acheson Dulles State Department U.S

Fraser criticizes rent policy as landlords gain free rein

MP Mr Fraser laments Commonwealth tenants face open rents and eviction without grounds under Canberra policy. Melbourne City Council seeks back rent of 2700 pounds and eviction from Patents Office and Marine Branch offices, accusing the Commonwealth of refusing to pay increases since 1937 and 1946 leases.

Fraser M.P Commonwealth Canberra Melbourne Patents Office Marine Department of Shipping Commonwealth Fect Fairhall Commonwealth Departments

American Students Released By Communists At Hungary Frontier

Two American students who had entered Hungary illegally about 12 days ago arrived at the Austro Hungarian frontier last night on their release by the Communists, according to An American Agency report.

Nickelsdorf Reuter Hungary

Confidence Falls on Preventing Asian Influenza Outbreak

Health authorities in Canberra expect to avert a serious influenza outbreak in Australia. Commonwealth Serura Laboratories in Melbourne plan to roll out a vaccine by June 17, with distribution prioritized for airport, quarantine, and Customs staff.

Canberra Australia Commonwealth Serura Laboratories Melbourne Commonwealth H. E. Downes Dewars N.S.W H. G. Wallace Sydney

Prayers For Rain Offered By Churches

Prayers for rain were made in churches across the drought stricken states of New South Wales Queensland Victoria and South Australia. Anglican and South Australian churches held special services with Archbishop H W K Mowll urging all parishes to seek rain. The plea asks God to grant moderate showers to sustain crops and provide for the nation.

Sydney New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Austraiia South Australan Flinders Ranges H. W. K. Mowll Jesus Christ Jesus “Christ

New Executive To Consider Sherman's Case

The incoming ALP executive will meet to consider Cahill’s case after his suspension by party officers over civic affairs. Cahill refuses to resign as ALP member. The new ALP executive will be elected next Sunday at the annual conference.

Sherman ALP Cahill A.L.P Ald ALLP

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