Preparatory Talks Set for Montreal Commonwealth Conference
Preliminary talks in London outline a three month away Commonwealth Economic Conference in Montreal to discuss boosting two way trade with the United States and strengthen the sterling area. Ottawa signals hope for a broader approach beyond the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to lift world trade and balance.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Ihe Maver
Diefenbaker
United States
Uni States
Canada
Commonwealth
London
Worldrade
Musical Medley Delights Canberra Audience
Audience enjoyed a diverse program by the Sheil Aria and the full band. Robert Bickerstaff and the band delivered memorable readings from Don Giovanni and popular tunes, with a standout duet and an impromptu chorus. The program supported Apprenticeship Week funds for band instruments.
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Rugnold
Filst
Canberys
Robert Bickerstaff
Fis
Philadelphia
Rose ‘Marie
Rose Maris
Robert Bickerstal
Vice Regal Tour Reaches Darwin in North West Australia
The vice regal party arrived in Darwin to begin a tour of North Western Australia with Me Murray Tyrrell and Lieutenant George Halley among the attendees.
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Vice-Regal
Darwin
East Germans to Release Nine U S Soldiers Held Since June
Berlin reports say East German communists agreed to release nine U S soldiers captured when a helicopter strayed across the border. The deal reportedly involved payment of 3 085 dollars for meals and lodging provided to the prisoners.
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Berlin
U.S
Eest Germany
United Press
Soviet Leader Urges Restored Ties With Australia
Khrushchev says time is right to restore diplomatic relations between USSR and Australia. Australian External Affairs Minister Casey comments that no restoration plan has been put forward by either side. He notes past anti-Soviet campaigns harmed ties and recalls talks between Australian and Soviet Ambassadors in Washington in autumn 1958.
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Selsourne
Mainty
Russia
Australis
Casey
Khrushchev
Australia
Ussr
Washington
U S Canadian Oil Scheme For Sumatra
A New York Times report says American and Canadian investors seek to form a joint venture with the Indonesian government to develop Sumatra oil. The proposal would allocate 60 percent to the Indonesian government and 40 percent to the investors, with up to 206 million dollars in capital anticipated. The Standard-Venom Company and Royal Dutch group are involved in the talks.
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EW York, Menany
Aap-Renew
Injtercats
Sumatra
York Times
Tilman Dardin
Tise Canadiaer Group
Inbyregives
Wasa Samati
Soar
New Yorker
Standard-Venom i Company
California
Tetes Oil Com
Reyal
British Guiana Seeks Larger Aid Loan From Britain
British Guiana faces potential government resignation if Britain refuses a 40 million loan to double aid, says Dr Chedds Jagan on arrival in London. He argues a moral obligation to lend, citing rising juvenile crime and unemployment and the need funds to implement promised reforms and development.
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London
British Guiana
Britain
People's Progressive Party
Chedds Jagan
Talka
Dr. Jagen
Guian
Safety Problems Of Jet Air Age
Crisis over rapid jet growth prompts U S aviation board to propose new mid air collision safeguards. Congress probes air safety as three continental routes and ground control measures aim to separate military and civilian jets.
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Roger Greene
Associated Press
Washington
U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board
Congress
Potomac Valley
Chicago
Bar
Loos
America
SII
Tost
Airinngety
Call to form body to discipline solicitors in ACT
A recommendation urged creation of a committee empowered to hear charges of professional misconduct against solicitors in the ACT and to take disciplinary action. Sponsored by W. L Byrne and modeled on NSW’s Statutory Committee, the move aims to streamline complaints instead of routing them via another state, reducing cost and delay.
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Carmel
One Interior
W. L Byrne
Wae
Incorporated Law Institute of Nsw
Law Institute
Aeos
T. H. Harrison
Chinese Official Sees Bright Sino British Trade Path
Communist China’s trade official Chen Ming, head of the West European Department, said China is optimistic about Sino British commerce. He noted Western embargoes hinder but do not stop growth and predicted future oil imports would come from the West after any relief of the embargo.
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Aap-Reuter
Chen Ming
West European Department of Chinese Forign
China
Mit
Britain
Chen
Szechwan Province
Wool Market Moves in Melbourne Declines Hold
The Melbourne wear market opened the final series of the 1957-58 season with uneven prices. Continental and Japanese buyers showed interest while UK and Australian milled demand provided limited support, signaling a soft start to the week.
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Melbourne
Continent
Japan
Cost of Flats Questioned in Canberra Meeting
At a recent Advisory council meeting in Canberra the cost of flats near completion was cited as £471,000. The figure implies about £8,000 per flat for mainly one bedroom units, though some costs cover facilities like a cafeteria and seating columns. The Director of Works said the total was broadly correct but included non residential facilities.
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Canberra
Advisory Council
P. D. Day
al. G. D. B. Mallunder
W. I Byrnes
Chairlift Plan for Ainslie Resort Sparks Advisory Debate
The Department of the Interior is urged to invite tenders for a chairlift project at Ainslie with views of the city cited as a major draw. The Advisory Board notes the lack of showers and lodging for visitors and suggests expanding Germania Plan to include broader facilities.
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Sumayaq
Pitory
Alcsiie
Peper
Hevenson Choiman
Mula
Tao Fepart
Teouilary
Couneit Forettos
EB. Quisone
Ainslieay
Adevisory Board
Interin Vienawre
Reciime
Thet Et Garman Plano
Nin Ain Wwenen
Five New Chairs Created at Canberra University College
The Canberra University College announces five new chairs in Botany Chemistry Geology Physics and Zoology. Each chair carries a salary of 3500 and applications open on August 8. Open to applicants in Australia and overseas.
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Canberra University’ College
Australis
Differential Court Fees Criticised
The draft ordinance outlines witness allowances and solicitor costs with daily pay for protecsional rates and witnesses. The council asks the Interior Minister to review the schedule and explains aims to speed court work and simplify the justice process.
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Interior
Court of Petty Sessions
Civilian Widows Club Social at Country Women’s Association
The Canberra Civilian Widows Club invites members and friends to a social afternoon next Saturday at the Country Women’s Association rooms. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest and cheapest aprons, followed by a mannequin parade of the aprons.
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Queanbeyan Civiliam
Canberra
Country Women's Association Rooms
Singapore Keen To Expand Australian Trade
Singapore merchants show growing interest in Australian trade. A trade mission met in Perth and received invitations from the Chamber of Commerce as part of ongoing efforts to expand economic links between Singapore and Australia.
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Singapore
Mona
Reuter
Frye Brook
Perth
Amutiraciah
Reneencantadata medllNs
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