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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1959

Page

5

Six point plan aims to boost UK migrant flow to Australia

The Minister for Immigration unveils a six point plan to attract ten thousand intending migrants from the United Kingdom. It calls for clear housing commitments and criticises the Commonwealth for not matching immigration policy with housing supply. It argues post war housing arrears persist and that migrants struggle to secure homes, prompting many to return to the UK. The piece urges Commonwealth to fund more housing, or require states to provide defence and migrant housing quotas within state programs.

Australia United Kingdom Commonwealth Couse England Defence Sonnel

Strange radar ripples seen in Britain

British newspapers report mysterious radar ripples appearing on screens across Britain. Scientists in a radar laboratory observed central light radiating ripples over a distant area, but their meaning remains unknown. A photo was prepared with a movie later.

Britain London P Reuter Sunday Times R Caver

Japan Trade Treaty Talks Start Today

Australian trade officials will begin a review of the Japanese Trade Treaty with ministerial participation. The second review since the July 6 1957 Wade agreement was signed, providing for annual consultations in Tokyo.

Japan McEi Annd McEwen Fea Tokyo

Fire at Spanish Legation in Red Hill controlled

Fire crews yesterday brought under control a blaze that broke out around 5 20 pm in the roof of the Spanish Legation on Vancouver Road Red Hill The incident prompted alarms and a prompt response while Braddon South pan reported a bell event in the area.

Vancouver Road Red Hill

New Destroyer Enters Service

A 3,300-ton destroyer enters service built at Cockatoo Docks and launched in 1987. The ship carries the latest anti aircraft and anti submarine systems and includes secret instruments and installations aboard.

Yamciere Cockatoo Docks Uidy

Oliphant On Way To Kiev

Sir Mark Oliphant the director of the Research School of Physical Sciences at the Australian National University sails overseas for five weeks visiting the United States Britain and Russia He plans a Kiev international science conference with top British and American nuclear scientists He will tour Birmingham University San Diego California Stanford New York Harvard and Boston before returning to Canberra next month

Sydney Mark Oliphant Australian National University United States Britain Russia Kiev England Birmingham University Australia America Sir Mark San Diego California Stanford A University New York Harvard University Boston Canberra Enday

Eisenhower's Reading and Leisure Habits Revealed

The article outlines President Eisenhower's media and leisure routines. He favors outdoor activities like golf hunting and fishing, reads national and international news at breakfast, and reviews three weekly magazines. He also enjoys television, keeps up with history and nonfiction, and watches films with his wife, while avoiding novels.

Eisenhower Howe Vbridge New York The Times Daily News and Herald Tribune Baltimore Sun Wall Street Journal Chicago Tribune Science ‘Monitor Washington 5 State Post Times’Herald Daily News Hey Time

Evening Reading Habits Highlight a Public Figure

The text notes a figure often glances at afternoon papers in his office and, more commonly, reads those in the evening. He also reviews ads sections that catch his interest during that time.

Plan to Attract Best Migrants for Australia 1959 60

The article outlines new immigration steps to attract skilled and semi skilled workers to Australia. It notes visa provisions for personally funded travel and targeted nationalities, including Italians Greeks and North of Italy migrants. The plan seeks to maintain immigration numbers within approved limits and mentions Greek government discussions and a push for 500 additional Greek girls aged 18 to 35.

Kore Moe Aus Tran

New 4000-ton Roll-on Trailer Ship For Adelaide Steamship

The Adelaide Steamship Company plans a 4000 ton roll-on trailer ship to operate in South Australian gulf trade. Chairman Mo Hawker says the vessel will carry 36 passengers, improve coastal transport, and reduce road and rail haulage costs with faster handling times. Construction is expected to begin soon.

Adelaide Steamship Company Mo. Hawker

Lawyer's Diary on Diverted Water and Receipts

A diaristic passage covers a land dispute over surface water drainage where one owner asks a neighbor to stop diverting water onto vacant land before construction. It notes advice to stop if the water would not otherwise flow onto the neighbor, plus a humorous exchange about issuing a new debt receipt and keeping records.

Harry Nar J Fred Peron Prac T

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