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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1958
Page
5
A Geneva meeting of experts on detecting nuclear tests faces a Russian veto demanding a guaranteed ban prior to technical talks. Western hopes for a purely scientific discussion hinge on Russia sending delegates, with potential breakthrough if politics stay out of the proceedings.
A Sydney protest organized by the British Immigration League challenges Australia’s intake targets. Speakers accuse the government of a docile migrant policy while urging a 15 percent British migrant share and stricter quotas.
Aung San Medeme Chiang Kai She in New York calls for cutting aid to neutrals in the current confrontation. She insists the free world must not tolerate neutrals who try to remain on both sides and urges a firm stance against neutral support.
Senators from three states plan to attend the state funeral for 72 year old Senator Ashley in Sydney. Prime Minister representative Minister Spooner a Labor leader and other federal and state figures will attend the 11 45 am service at St Brigid's Coogee with a procession to Randwick Cemetery. Pallbearers include Senator Spooner Senator McKenna and others.
The 2Subile Lectures Committee of the Austro- Hen National University and the Canberra University College announce two talks in Canberra. On Tuesday July 6 a lecture titled Origin of Burctionalism in 8 ehites will discuss the Story of Art at Birz University of London with noted editors and scholars. On Tuesday July 29 Professor Cars Less, editor of the Historical Review, will present on Antarctic research and Australian expeditions, followed by Mr. Phillis Lew, director of the Antarctic Division, discussing Australian Antarctic efforts and future activities.
A local hymn broadcast from Wattle Park featured the Pari sist Church under Rev Dr Wheer giving a brief history and noting The Port played by Thomas Southrell. The homes were conducted by Mr Leo and Mrs E Soulnes.
International bird preservation groups in 45 countries warn Western Europe faces a severe drop in white storks. Miss Phyllis Barclay Smith cites suspicions but calls for autopsies and chemists to craft selective insecticides while urging legal protection and census efforts across Europe Africa and Asia.
Miss Kethenne Genge wed Mr Trevor Stephens at E John's Church Semur ex. She wore a white chartilly lace gown with scalloped panels and veil. Bridesmaids Miss Ron Genze and Deane Burt wore white feathered frocks. Groomsmen included Mr Gordon Daniels and Bevin. The reception followed at the Hole AinsilePex with guests in formal dress.
Mr Hartnell, currently in charge in the Department of National Development Canberra, is reappointed to the Joint Coal Board for a further two years. Mr Bardwell district engineer of the JCB in Newcastle will replace the retiring Mr Brewster who taught until aged November 7. Hartnell has served since 1952 in the Department of National Development.
An International Geophysical Year expedition to the Ruwenzori Mountains in Congo reports rapid ice loss since the 1950s. Preliminary measurements show a shrinking ice cap as scientists study gleats of up to 17 000 feet. Led by Fr Hengerson of Makerere College the team notes equatorial ice varies with heat and elastic response, calling for further marker work.
The state branch plans to nominate Mr. JP Ormonde for the Senate vacancy created by the late Senator W. Ashley. Preselection results place Ormonde second to Senator Arnold on the Labor team with Amour in third. no automatic choice for the third seat. Senator Ashley’s term ends in 1961 and succession follows.
E Wright defends local dairy strength and urges scientific farming to boost ACT production. He cites family farming history on the Murrumbidgee, notes imports and rising prices, and warns government inaction risks shortages. He advocates coop efforts to use ACT lands and water for milk and vegetables.
A reader asks if the National Capital Development Commission focuses only on central Canberra. He recounts traveling from Melbourne to Canberra and noting a suburb nine miles from Parliament House with no water supply, relying on tank water, and urges improvements to make the Garden City area more attractive with flower gardens.
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