New Guinea Walkout Shows Strain in Legislative Reform
Editorial argues that the resignation of three elected members weakens demands for better representation in the Legislative Council. It warns that reforms hinge on constructive debate, not walksouts, and stresses the council’s role as a forum for reasoned argument on income tax and governance.
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Legislative Council of
New Guinea
Australia
Legislative Council
Commonwealth
Lee Council
Letters On Hospital Policy Split Along Party Lines
We publish a reader exchange debating Labour Liberal views on hospital boards. R FLEMING argues Labour’s health aims are humanitarian and should be represented on boards. Another letter questions party neutrality and implies Liberal guidance may influence board members.
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Liberal Party
Labour Party
A.L.P
Hospital Boards
Australia
Labour
R. Fleming
New Labour Crisis Over hydrogen bomb policy
London analysis outlines Hugh Gaitskell facing a renewed Labour Party rift over nuclear weapons. Left demands renunciation while powerful unions push for unilateral H-bomb abandonment, risking party unity ahead of autumn conference. Bevan and TUC tensions shape the path forward.
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Labour Party
Hugh Gaitskell
Rtg
Labour
Politi
Russia
America
Block
Commu
Gaitskell
Therty
Britain
Trades Union Congress
Labour Party National Executive Committee
T.u.c.labour Party
National Union of General and Municipal Workers
T.U.C
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Frank Cousins
More Flexibility of Classrooms Urged by Guest Speaker
Mr. Beckett spoke at a New Education Fellowship meeting urging flexible classroom design with partitions to allow dual use. He criticized fixed layouts and backdoor entrances while praising Canberra schools for spacious grounds, civic spirit, and vibrant character despite imperfect details.
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Beckett
New Education Fellowship
Canberra
Commonwealth
Commien
Middle East Oil Income Rises
The United Nations reported that oil income in the Middle East rose by about 210 million dollars last year. Oil revenue for major Middle East producing countries totaled 1,270 million dollars in 1958, approximately 566 million pounds.
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Middle East
New York
A. A.P
United Nations
Hospital Seeks Social Director for Canberra Community Hospital
Hospital Board adopted a recommendation to ask the Minister to review the salary range for a social director. The matron said growing nurse numbers and crowded accommodation increase the need. She urged advertising in the United Kingdom and Australia, noting current pay may deter applicants. A higher Australian salary and local recruitment were proposed.
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Canberra Community Hospital
United Kingdom
Australia
Ial
Wm Social
Red Ships Enter Suez Canal En Route to Red Sea
Two Russian destroyers entered the Suez Canal without notice to authorities. They joined the first convoy heading toward the Red Sea, signaling a routine wartime passage through the canal.
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Suez Canal
A.ap. -Reuter
Red Sea
Governor-General Hosts Meetings at Admiralty House Sydney
The Governor-General His Excellency Field Marshal Sir William Slim received Professor J. P. Baxter at Admiralty House in Sydney yesterday. Her Excellency Lady Slim hosted Miss Eleanor Manning and Miss R Campbell at lunch and dinner with the dignitaries.
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Sir William Slim
J. P. Baxter
Admiralty House
Sydney
Lady Slim
Eleanor Manning
R. Campbell
Housing Rate To Be Maintained
The Commission keeps in close touch with hostel positions to act quickly if direct construction is needed. It notes government housing plans, flat overproduction, hostel and hotel shortages, and improved land availability shown by 12 months of Department sales. A balanced 1959-60 flats program will adjust with demand.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra
Commisjon
Gramme
Insurance Branch Opens at Civic Centre London Circuit
The Queensland Insurance Company Ltd opens a full Canberra branch at Civic Centre London Circuit. Manager E D Frame notes Canberra growth prompted the shift from a sub-branch started in 1953 to a self-contained facility and a building purchase in 1958 to handle rising business.
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The
Queensland Insurance Company Ltd
London Circuit
Civic Centre
E. D. Frame
Canberra
Civictre
Appointment Of New Lecturer Announced At Canberra College
The Canberra University College announces Dr. David C. Corbett of Vancouver as new Senior Lecturer in Political Science. Corbett holds BA from the University of Toronto 1948 MA 1949 PhD McGill 1984 and has taught at University of New Brunswick McGill and UBC. He will study in England before joining Canberra in 1960. He is 33, married with two children. his wife is the daughter of Melbourne QC P D Phillips.
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Canberra University College
David C. Corbett
Vancouver
Corbett
University of Toronto
McGill University
Ballot Likely In Sydney For Ball Invitations
Sydney organizers of the Golden Ball for Princess Alexandra plan a ballot to select attendees. They expect most invitees to be average young people and will screen applicants strictly to exclude hooligans. Hundreds have already applied.
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Sydney
Alexandra
S. Swaine
Royal N.5.w. Deaf and Blind Institute
Sball
Swaine
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Socialist Party
Cum
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Unity
National Capital Development Commission
Hospital
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Department For Public Disposal
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S. Beckett
Eee Cain Development Commission
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Arlett
J. C. Caldwell
P. Pentony
N.E.F
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