Premiers face new tax formula as states poised to claim more
The article notes the annual Premiers Conference faces a contest over a revised Commonwealth tax sharing formula. Queensland and Victoria may seek claimant status, NSW risks losing ground, and the Grants Commission could widen its remit to oversee equity in state reimbursements, limiting premier criticism of Canberra.
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Letters To The Editor On Magi, Reform, And Church Guidance
A reader defends magistrates ordering youths to attend church as corrective guidance. Mrs G A Whyte argues ministers offer spiritual help, citing example from Canberra. The letter also decries poor lighting and footpaths along Constitution Avenue toward St John’s Church from Reid House.
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Hazards On Constitution Ave Prompt Urgent Action
Canberra residents note alarming dangers on Constitution Avenue especially Sunday nights. The aging road is among the oldest in the city and demands immediate safety improvements to prevent further accidents.
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Physics Building for RMAC at Royal Military College
Department of Works plans a two storey brick and reinforced concrete physics building at the Royal Military College Dunoon with future storey expansion. Lower floor houses civil staff and academic rooms. upper floor dedicated to physics and electronics labs, lecture theatre, dark rooms, and lecturer studies. Services include electrical, gas, ventilation and heating. Tenders close June 23.
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Governor General receives Australian and Greek officials
The Governor-General Sir William Slim welcomed Commander WN. FE. McDonald of the Australian Navy and later received Archbishop Azekiel Tsoucalas accompanied by the Greek Minister. Lady Slim attended at Government House Canberra with Captain Beville Stanier and Miss Jean Lester. Major W. Hargrave arrived at Government House.
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Innovations Planned for Book Week
Plans for 1959 Children's Book Week are outlined by a Children’s Book Council member. The exhibition runs July 13 to 18 at Turner Infant School featuring printing, readability for the blind, map making, and a display of award books with author photos. Beatrix Potter works are highlighted and prize-winning books from the UK and US are shown. Canberra schools are invited to submit dolls or puppets for “Our Favourite Story” and Elisabeth Macintyre will speak.
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Dame Of Sark Keeps Feudal Rule In Island Vow
Sark's Dame, widow of American Robert Hathaway, 75, governs the verdant Channel Island as the last purely feudal state. She recalls WWII occupation, welcomed Allied liberation, and notes a 1953 constitution with 12 elected deputies though she retains a personal veto she has never used.
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Dr Grantley Dick-Read Dies at 69 Pioneer of Natural Childbirth
London reports the death of Dr Grantley Dick-Read aged 69 at his Wroxham Norfolk home. He led early advocacy for natural birth and painless delivery, shaping midwifery and obstetric practice worldwide.
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Lecture by Sir Alexander Car Saunders on New Universities
Sir Alexander Car Saunders, expert on higher education, will give a public lecture at Canberra University College Hall next Wednesday at 8 15 pm. He discusses New Universities of the British Commonwealth with Sir Keith Hancock chairing. Saunders has chaired the Malaya University Education Commission in 1947 and led the London School of Economics from 1937 to 1956.
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Canberra Birthday Honours Reach Six Residents
Sir Arthur Tange heads a Canberra group honored for public service with Knight Bachelor and CBE awards. Others include John Ewens, Murray Tyrrell, B A Eaton, Parker, and William Tompsitt for roles in government, law, Royal Australian Air Force, and administration across Canberra and Sydney origins.
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Sharp rise in cost of living in Argentina
Buenos Aires reports a sharp rise in living costs with the year ending May showing a 12.4 percent increase and overall costs up nearly 70 percent since previous years. The data reflects widespread inflation impacting households and daily expenses.
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