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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

9

Canberra development must proceed despite budget delays

The Canberra Times argues against delaying the national capital project. It urges the government to fund essential Canberra developments including the Canberra Technical College and university science teaching facilities, warning that postponement harms the Australian public and undermines the city’s national role.

Canberra Commonwealth Australia Canberra Technical College Canberra University

Freeth to Open Building Exhibition at Albert Hall

The Minister for the Interior Mr. Freeth will open the Home Building exhibition in Albert Hall on July 7 at 5 pm. The event, backed by the National Capital Development Commission and Canberra groups, runs noon to 18 July with 50 plus firms from Canberra Sydney and Melbourne. A £15 prize awaits the winning design for a public entry panel.

Freeth Albert Hall Ag Eee National Capital Development Commission Canberra At & P.m Sydney Melbourne Australian Window Glass Pty. Ltd Stegbar Windowalls N.S.W.) Pty Donoghue and Hopkins Pty. Ltd James Hardie and Co. Pty. Ltd Briton’s Glass Supply Commission Homes G. Ruddock D. Pate

New Plans For Art Club

The Canberra Art Club will bid farewell to two members at a 2 pm to 5 pm sketching session this afternoon, its last meeting of the year. The evening class runs 7 pm to 9 pm every second Tuesday, with tonight’s focus a backstage theme and ballet posing under dramatic lighting from a Repertory set loan. Interested newcomers may call U2285 for information.

Canberra Art Club Nancy Parker Art Club

Brigade Branch Formed for ACT Comrades Association

Members of the Household Brigade Comrades Association ACT form a branch. A meeting will be held at the Drill Hall Turner on Thursday July 9. The association includes former Household Cavalry and Brigade of Foot Guards members in Canberra Goulburn and Cooma with branches across NSW Victoria Queensland SA New Zealand Malaya Hong Kong Kenya and the United States. Secretary is Mr Peter Steer Royal Military College Duntroon.

Household Brigade Comrades’ Association A.C.T Turner Household Cavalry Brigade of Foot Guards Canberra Goulburn Cooma New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia New Zealand Malaya Hongskong Kenya United States Peter Steer Royal Military College Duntroon

Belgian Socialist Leader Max Buset Dies at 63

The president of the Belgian socialist party Mr. Max Buset died in Brussels yesterday at age 63. He played a leading part in the campaign that led to Pr Leopold's abdication.

Brussels P.reuter Belgian Socialist Party Max Buset Leopold

Homework needs solid role for parents in student progress

In a Canberra letter, H A Haantijens urges schools to enforce regular homework and active parent involvement to raise standards. He cites large classes, struggling students, and the need for teachers to gauge progress through homework and textbook use, warning that checks by teachers are essential.

Telopea Park High School Canberra H. A. Haantijens

Encouragement Of Wildlife In The City

Citizen ornithologist endorses Robert Carrick ideas to turn city plans into wildlife-friendly civic projects. He cites a garden near Civic Centre with bird-table and bird-bath attracting fourteen species and migrants, urging the N C D C to expand such measures citywide.

Robert Carrick N.C D.C

Labour veteran Morrison to quit Parliament at 71

London Letter notes Herbert Morrison, long-time Labour figure and former Foreign Secretary, will not stand again. It argues the party increasingly favors middle class leaders and calls for more working class representation in Parliament as Morrison steps back from politics.

Herbert Morrison Britain Morrison Labour Party Ring Parliamentary M.’s House of Commons Nant Hugh Gaitskell Gaitskell David Buttler Free Church Mr. Morrison London Labour Party East Londonorough Hackney London County Council Transport Labour Winston Churchill

Canadian To Lecture On Literature

Distinguished Canadian visitor Professor R E Watters of the University of British Columbia will give the first Commonwealth Literary Fund Lecture at Canberra University College tonight on Australian and Canadian Literature. He has taught at several universities and co edited five books on Canadian literature. The lecture is at 8 15 p m in the college hall.

R. E. Watters University of British Columbia Commonwealth Literary Fund Canberra University College Tonight Watters Toronto Wisconsin Australia Tuacanides Research Council A. D. Hope Arts Canberra University College Hall Canberra Canberra University College

Nurses Exam Results公布 Sydney

Nurses Registration Board today released the successful candidates in the final examinations held May 19 20 and 21. Passes include Canberra Community Hospital Brierley Susan Hawke Beverly Down Hazel Marian Inman Helen Mary Metcalfe Helen Mary Nicholls Wendy Patricia and Yass District Hospital Jessiman Catherine McKenna Maureen Judith.

Sydney Nurses Registration Board Canberra Community Hospital Brierley Susan Hawke Beverly Down Inman Hazel Marian Metcalfe Helen Mary Nicholls Wendy Patricia Yass District Hospital Jessiman Catherine McKenna Maureen Judith

Series of Lectures on China at Canberra College

A five lecture series titled China Ancient and Modern begins with Dr. N. G. D. Malmqvist speaking Chinese Through the Ages a Biography of a Language on July 8 at 8 15 p m. The program is arranged by O B van der Sprenkel with ANU and Canberra University College with free admission. Others include Professor C P Fury Gerald Lord Lindsay van der Sprenkel and Dr Wang Ling. Leaflets available from the Public Lectures Committee secretary.

Canberra University College N. G. D. Malmqvist China Malmqvist School of Oriental Studies O. B. van der Sprenkel Australian National University C. P. FuryGerald A.N.U Lord Lindsay van der Sprenkel Wang Ling Public Lectures Committee P.O. Box Canberra City

Royal Luncheon Invitations Open for ACT Youth

The Director of the A C T Royal Visit Mr J H Scholtens said applications close Friday for a Canberra luncheon to Princess Alexandra on August 17. About 180 guests from ages 18 to 25 living in or employed in the ACT will be chosen by ballot from categories including trades, teaching, nursing and public service.

Royal A.C.T J. H. Scholtens Alexandra Mr. Scholiens R.af No le Scholtens Prime Minister’s Department East Block Canberra Pattie Menzies Australian Capital Territory

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