Strikes May Sway UK Elections Across Britain
London reports Ian Moon notes five by-elections will map the mood of the country from the Scottish Highlands to the south coast. Conservatives hope for a swing back while socialists fear strike atmosphere may dent their lead. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan faces a choice if transport strikes threaten essential services.
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Scottish Western Highlands and Islands
Lancashire
London
Harold Macmillan
British prime minister visits US amid quiet talks and no communique
The visit by Prime Minister Macmillan to the United States unfolds with unusually low publicity and no formal communique planned. Leaders Eisenhower and Macmillan aim to advance Anglo American ties, discussing broad topics while signaling progress in economic stability and potential freer money and trade flows between the two nations.
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United States
Macmillan
New York Times
Caller Hall
Great Britain
America
Suez
Eisenhower
Mr. Macmillan
Middle East
Anthony Eden
Eisenhower Las
Wilks
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de Gaulle
Khrushchev
Auch
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Indiana
Elda
United Stars
Britain
al. Macmillan
World population to double in 50 years says Copland
Melbourne reports Sir Douglas Copland, principal of the Australian Administrative Staff College, told the Institute that world population will double to 5,500 million in 50 years while Australia’s population will double in 30. He noted Australia’s growth at 2.3 to 2.4 percent annually and urged adjustments and shared interests to build a progressive community.
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Melbourne
Australia
Douglas Copland
Dowglas
Australian Administrative Staff College
Incorporated
Australian Insurance Institute
Tobacco Prices To Rise Today In Australia
The rise affects most types of pipe and cigarette tobacco with a $4 per ton increase planned. cigarette prices remain unchanged. Mr G F Basingthwaighte of the Federal Council of the Retail Tobacco Trades Association cited rising costs as the cause.
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Australia
Retail Tobacco Trans’ Association
G. F. Basaingthwaighte
Ubis
Aomanuvacturers
Amcrease
Governor General Arrives in Melbourne for Imperial Defence Dinner
Field Marshal Sir William Sim arrived at Government House Melbourne yesterday and attended a dinner at the Victoria Barracks hosted by Australian creditistes of the Imperial Defence College. Lieutenant George Hafey attended.
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Fils
Sir Williamy Sim
Government House
Melbourne
Fis
Vitoria
Australia
Imperial Defence College
George Hajfey
Churchill’s Good Wishes To De Gaulle
Churchill sent his warmest good wishes to General De Gaulle and voiced fervent hopes for France’s future in a message dated Battleday and released in Paris. De Gaulle replied that Churchill’s note touched him deeply and pledged to sustain and develop the friendship between France and England.
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Paris
Reuter
Winston Churchill
General de Gaulle
France
Winston
Che
de Gaulle
England
Reserves Not Adequate For Big Drought
Australia faces possible drought as grain reserves and hay and silage supplies fall below safe levels. Dr M C Franklin of CSIRO warns drought losses could rise. Australia has not implemented a strong policy to mitigate drought impacts.
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Australia
M.C. Franklin
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science
Franklin
Letters to Canberra builders and front lawns debate
A Canberra Letters section letter argues the Capital Development Commission should invite private home builders to appeal, not the other way around. It laments shrinking lot sizes, proposed front-lawn occupancies up to one third of property, and speculates on new building regulations with insufficient notice. The writer urges public input, better access to affordable plots, and warns against autocratic changes.
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Aveuional Capital Development Commission
Commission
Canberra
Rome
Dite
Garden City
Comeraston
Fate Of Lost Dogs See Fate Of Lost Dogs ee on
A letter from an animal lover questions SPCA stance and actions on impounded dogs. The founder explains SPCA in ACT operates without jurisdiction over strays and relies on volunteers and donations to rescue needy or abused animals. The message urges public concern and betterment of animal welfare.
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S.P.C.A
Department
ACT
SPCA
Soulburn Wool Sales and the Goulburn Centre Rise
The piece argues for preserving Soulburn as a key wool selling hub in the Southern district to decentralize wealth from the metropolis. It recalls the 1930s depression, bank restraint, and how hard lessons spurred producers to seek savings and new methods, culminating in the Goulburn wool selling centre. The narrative notes favorable wool quality from the tablelands and late shearing due to climate.
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Soulburn
Goulburn
Tablelands
Sydney
Aur
Canberra Scientists Set for Era Congress in Adelaide
Some 209 Canberra scientists are expected to attend the Era Congress of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science to be held in Adelaide from August 20 to 27. Notable attendees include Marcus Oliphant and H G Raggatt. Proceedings will cover Aborigine studies, development, plant growth regulators, solar energy, astronomical distance, and universe measurements. Membership is open to non professionals and funding may support travel.
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Era
New Zealand
Colin Bernard
ACCT
Association
Marcus Oliphant
Associaion
H. G. Raggatt
Pln. Ratelif
W. E. Hi. Stanner
Piity Canberra
Wil
Publicis appoints Aev Jali O Brien as publicity chief
The National Caps Development Commission named Aev Jali O Brien its public relations officer with authority over radio and publicity duties. O Brien, demobilised from the ALE in 1946, served Cumberland County Council for seven years in town and city planning related publicity. He later worked as public relations officer to Sir William Holford and Sir George Pepler during their Australian tours and to the Jubilee Federal Planning Congress in Canberra. He was editorial adviser to Qantis for three years before joining the Commonwealth Service two years ago, and has since handled assignments for the Department of National Development and the News and Information Bureau.
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National Caps Development — Commission
Aev
Jali O Brien
O'Brien
ALE
Cumberland County Council
Temate
Willam Holford
George Pepler
Jubilee Federal Planning Congress
Canberra
Qantis
Commonwealth Service
Department of National Development
News and Inforration Bureau
Canberra Chamber Seeks Free Deliveries to Suppliers
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce urges retailers to ask suppliers nationwide to provide free deliveries to Canberra. Directors at the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia and the Australian Manufacturers Association respond that the issue lies beyond their scope. A Canberra Chamber letter to suppliers requests consideration of freight-free deliveries to Canberra.
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Wapurredon
Carberra
Chambers of Commerce
Newcastin
Wollongong
Cantera
Chanranre
Vse Halia
R. W. Anderson
Anderson
Associated Chambers of Commierce
Australia
Roy Rowe
Ne Tad
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Camberm Chamber of Commerce
Soviet Bid To Stop U S Pacific Nuclear Tests
Soviet Russia asked the United Nations Trusteeship Council to urge steps to halt U S nuclear tests in the Pacific. An American delegate said the move was propaganda, while Russia initially pressed for priority but then held back after India and Britain supported delaying a vote.
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Russia
Ue CN
Pacific
Mieson
United States
Ruase
Ivan Lobandy
India
Britain
Ambulance Service Plans Radio Fitting for Mt Four Wagons
Queanbeyan Ambulance service expects four vehicles to receive fixed way radio by month end after a fundraising drive. A false belief they stalled a prior appeal, but the new emergency fund quickly raised the £1,500 needed. Superintendent Osman urged rapid completion.
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Queanbeyan
Ambulance Servive
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