Commonwealth conference to focus on peace and trade dynamics
London hosts the eighth Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference, with Ghana receiving a seat and Malaya poised for independence. The talks will foreground war prevention, liberalized trade, and Britain’s shift toward a long term peace-driven defence policy amid evolving European markets and Commonwealth ties.
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English Channel
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University External Studies Director Plans Southern Tour
Howard C. Inesta, director of external studies at the University of New England, will depart Armidale at month end to visit students on the Southern Tablelands and in the Riverina from the fourth to the tenth. The university reports 4 external students in the Southern Tablelands and rising enrollment figures with 612 to 745 students and course enrollments up from 822 to 1,138.
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University of New England
Armidale
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Corres Onder
London Letter on Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference
Derek Moon writes of rising doubts over the June 28 Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference at 10 Downing Street as many leaders face travel and scheduling challenges. He notes Britain seeks unity and stresss the rare chance for frank discussion, despite earlier tensions over Suez and Kashmir in a year of political strain.
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Dental Surgeon To Treat Inland Natives
Sydney news reports Dr W. S. Wear of North Rocks will lead a welfare party to the Warburton Ranges in Western Australia to provide dental treatment and assess inland aborigines welfare. He says the trip will last two to three weeks and will address poor dental care and welfare conditions observed in the film shown to accompany the mission.
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Advisory Council Pushes to Add Sixth Member
The A C T Advisory Council voted to ask Minister Fairhall to raise its elected membership from five to six. The amendment, supported by four votes to one, redefines the balance between elected members and public servant representatives.
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Debate Over Canberra Planning Authority and Self Government
Letter argues two weeks is insufficient for Canberra planning and criticizes the Interior Department. Proposes municipal self government for ACT residents, a representative council, and a state minister to oversee local development instead of centralized planning.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra Hedge Sparsity Provokes Safety Debate
In a Road Safety Council meeting reported by The Times on June 1, a hedge on the north east corner of Limestone Avenue and Chisholm Street drew debate. The homeowner denies being asked to trim it, saying the hedge is not a major traffic hazard and that only one serious accident occurred in 16 years, not linked to visibility at the corner.
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First U S Assault On Everest
Katmandu reports the first all American expedition to mount Everest seeks Nepal government permission. Led by Christopher Sejeln, the party aims to conquer the peak with details awaited from Tom Slick who plans a separate autumn expedition to hunt the Yeti.
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Comedy Drama The Bilger Tale at Repertory Riverside
The Bilger Tale opens at Repertory's Riverside theatre Friday July 3 for a four week run. Stan OCasey play depicts a war injured ex football star and its clash between tragedy and satire with a strong cast led by Ralph Wilton and Canberra actor Michael Rubin. cast includes Georgina Worth Barbara Shanahan Ann Cusack and more.
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New Rm Canberra
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Paul Kreg
Paul Kreg, ’Georgina Worth, Barbara Shanahan, Harry Lehmildt
Ann Cussack
Michael Denis
Jim Hutching
Terry Jui
Tea Irving
Ted Decker
Fawin Ryde
Bob Brie
Nenden
Industry May Be Warming Earth
U S scientists plan studies to test if man made atmospheric pollution is warming the globe. During the International Geophysical Year next year experts will collect air samples in the Arctic to see how carbon dioxide from burning fuels affects heat retention. They warn much of CO2 may linger in the air, acting as a blanket. Major contributors include Standard Oil, Ford, General Electric and other firms.
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