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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

5

Migration trends force Britain to choose aid for Dominions

The Migration Council warns British migration to Australia and Canada is falling as Canberra and Ottawa shift to recruiting from the Continent. Britain pays a small fixed sum while Australia bears most costs to keep Dominions predominantly British in blood and sentiment. New Zealand reportedly caps migration to avoid non British colonies, prompting concern among Australians over ties to Britain and the Commonwealth.

Dominions Australia Canada Migration Council, Council Migration Council Britain Australis New Zealand United States America Uct Commonwealth

Wave of Puritanism in Communist China

Professor C. P. Fitzgerald told the ACT that a puritanical wave similar to Cromwellian England had swept through China, shaping public self-criticism and loyalty to the regime. He compared it to Victorian conscience, noting intellectuals served the new regime regardless of past beliefs, while art stagnated as Western influence waned and Chinese artists aged.

England China C. P. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitegerald Hart

Governor-General Welcomes Major General at Admiralty House

The Governor-General His Excellency Field Marshal Sir William Slim received Major General D Macarthur-Owain at Admiralty House Sydney yesterday morning in a formal call reflecting ongoing imperial military ties.

Sir William Slim D. Macarthur-Owainn Admiralty House Bydney

Soviet official says 180-passenger jet to fly Moscow New York non-stop

Moscow reports that Russia is building a new 180 passenger four jet airliner capable of a non stop flight from Moscow to New York. Khrushchev stated the project is underway and underlines advances in Soviet aviation.

Moscow Reuter Russia New York Soviet Communist Party Khrushchev Otmedap

Recognition For Robert Campbell and Dun troon

Letter to the editor praises Major General J R Campbell's article on Robert Campbell and Duntroon. It argues for public recognition of Campbell, his descendants, and Canberra’s early figures, noting Fred Campbell’s philanthropy and the Pialligo and Majura tribes’ roles in the district’s history.

Robert Campbell J. R. Campbell Duntroon Daity Canberra Campbell Obell Robert Charles Ainslie Frederick Yarralumla Fred Campbell Chris Watson Pialligo Marura Pialligo Ginninderre Yass Molonglo Flats Ainalie Ginninderra Pew St. John's Church Majura Pialligo Bluett. Brindabells

Experts Survey Nuclear Radiation Hazards

A British panel led by Sir Harold Mims worth assesses safety standards for atomic energy and thermonuclear tests. It finds no immediate hazard but calls for limits on radio strontium in bone, notes long term genetic risks, and urges international discussion on regulating future tests.

W. Haslett London Times Science Review Ques Lin Lenser Ieee Britain Genjetictats Great Britain Anthony Eden Sritiah

Migration urged to Britain from Commonwealth amid job fears

A London council warned that increased migration of Britons to Canada and other Commonwealth nations could weaken Britain and its markets. It urged the government to consider national duty to aid Commonwealth migration while noting Australia has taken in many refugees and prioritizes Brit nationals, funded largely by Britain.

London A.p.renter Commonwealth Canada Britain Becausse Mate Commonwealth Europe Council Mid Australia Coucil

New Zealand to Cut Immigration Targets

New Zealand plans to reduce immigration by narrowing assisted migrant categories to building tradesmen farm workers and seamen. Government aims to limit settlement and avoid colonies, with past figures noting 131000 immigrants including 41000 assisted since 1947 and a dominion population rise between 2 and 3 percent.

New Zealand Casa Australia

Expansion of Universe Reported Bigger Than Previous Thinks

AAP reports that latest observations suggest the universe expansion rate may be higher than previously thought. New measurements indicate faster expansion emanating from multiple directions, with findings centered on the cosmos' core.

New York Univerma

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