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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
8
A naturalisation ceremony led by the mayor of Cooma welcomed two new Australians Tuesday night at the Country Women's Centre. The event drew a large crowd and included many attendees who planned to be naturalised later. Don Howard spoke about Australia needing migrants to share in privileges and contribute to national life.
London reports say the Duke of Norfolk abandoned most provisions of his private bill on Arundel Castle. Labour and Conservative MPs criticized the bill as reducing death duties and making the estate hereditary in status. A new statement said only provisions removing legal restrictions on disposal of the castle remain, keeping it in line with other estates.
Riot police surrounded a combined grocery shop and cafe held by about 30 Poujadist anti tax protesters in Squiriac. After 12 hours the group evacuated with a truce, ending the standoff without incident as Poujadists resist tax officers targeting small traders.
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