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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 01, 1957
Page
5
The debate over interest rate control shifts to Canberra as NSW enacts maximum hire purchase rates to take effect July 1. Critics claim the Commonwealth has failed to act, risking high charges in the Territory and inviting extortionate motor vehicle finance.
A Canberra reader supports forming a Technical College Advisory Committee. The Canberra Trades Advisory Committee notes it already includes two delegates from each apprenticeship union with representation on the Apprenticeship Board. They urge a permanent college advisory body and lament delays in funding and a start date for a site. J C McKie, secretary, Canberra Trades Advisory Committee.
The Synod debated government aid offering interest up to 5 percent on loans up to £25,000 yearly for 20 years to fund Canberra secondary day school education. Rev. Baskin argued for referral to a special meeting, contending it conflicted with the Primate's stance against denom inational funding. Canon Garnsey, Border, and Mr. Jay defended the aid as addressing Canberra’s growth and schooling needs, noting no infringement of church principles.
The Canberra Branch of the National Council of Women led by Mrs L Wigmore urged insulation for Canberra houses. She commented on Finance Minister Fairhall’s delays due to funding, noting Canberra’s extreme seasons heighten the need. A council survey found 51 percent of Canberra housewives already insulated and willing to pay an extra shilling per week.
President Eisenhower, recovering from a winter cold, will fly to Washington today. Press secretary James Hagerty announced he invited top congressional leaders from both parties to a White House Conference on May 6 as the presidential race winds down.
Letter praises Repertory Theatre for presenting The Father by Strindberg with arresting, stimulating impact. Argues review underestimated the play and lauds principal actors for sustained imaginative interpretation and technique, urging independence and sincerity in Times reviews.
The West German armed forces expand under NATO guidance with 185,000 in training by year end, aiming for 12 divisions and 1,300 jet planes. Rumored A‑weapons plans surface as Bonn shifts from Wehrmacht past to a democratic military code and civilian integration. Leaders note the long road ahead and public skepticism about future war gains.
Austere Arm bleak overcrowded barracks in the midst of a one oe Ene Rel Setar were susterely furnished.
The Governor-General Sir William Slim hosted a morning reception at Government House inviting Federal residents and RSL leaders including Sir George Holland and Mr H C Newman. Lady Rand and Mrs Warwick-Smith presided as vice-chairs with honorary officials from the Canberra Pre-School Association. A luncheon followed with Italian and Chinese officials represented by minister and envoys.
The Luftwaffe is likened to a budding U S Air Force clone, younger and less bound by tradition. German trainees resemble American instructors in combat gear, with English as the sole training language, and older instructors contrasted with younger airmen.
Miss Finlayson yesterday opened a NSW tour starting in Queanbeyan and dinner with MP J R Fraser at Parliament House. She travelled abroad for 19 weeks and plans months of speaking for entrants in the Miss Australia Quest while promoting the Spastic Centre fund.
The A. C. T. Road Safety Council plans to award safe driving certificates to Canberra drivers with years without an accident. Secretary J. Dovey said the council is gathering information Australia wide before starting the scheme. Once launched, all ACT drivers with clean records will be eligible.
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