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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1955

Page

4

Public wards debate new payment plan for patients

Mary Paton reports from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and other venues on a proposed national system to pay hospital beds. Bill Herbert criticizes current policy as forcing private hospitals out of business while denoting a need for separate pay sections. He cites Austrinian Hospital Association and hospital commission chairmen across cities.

Annie Hervert Schitnie Tommy Otc- Filmes Jayman Morbert Pat Austiniian Hospital Wonton Royal Prins Alive Hospital Bill Herbert Herbert N.8 W

National University to Honor New Doctor of Philosophy Recipient

A former Chief Justice will attend a May ceremony at the National University to confer the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The event includes Jean Craig presenting a thesis on European migrant assimilation, with Mr Colin Gum noted among attendees.

Ations University Evenalumui National University Newton Reid House Suds Nem Fae Eccles J. C. Eccles Mis Jean Craig Colin Gum

Italians Bulk in Migrants

Australia accepted 104 014 migrants last year amid ongoing immigration. The report notes new arrivals include people from Italy and other nations.

Australia Getergey

Experimental Farm Proposed For Nauru

The Minister for Territories announced an experimental farm for Nauru to study correct farming methods. It would train Cadetships in agriculture, provide communes for Nauruan students, and explore improving inland agricultural prospects while phosphate deposits are worked out in the coming decades.

Hasiuck Hin Westeriay

Aftershocks Hit Volos Region Killing and Homelessness Rise

Emergency relief efforts mobilize as 46 000 rendered homeless and dozens killed after a recent Greek quake. Volos area suffers widespread destruction with 80 percent of buildings damaged, prompting aid from Greek and American rural detachments, the Greek Red Cross, and international relief groups. Government appeals for France aid to stabilize the crisis.

Groner Royal Greek Legation Canberra Pelion Aroun Volos Aastitet Anganhiationa Amerivaty Mre Greece

War on Green SitelD Bugs in Canberra Hots Spots

A Canberra report on green bugs threatening crops, their parasite culture, and CSIRO control plans. The text notes import of a pest from Africa and trialed biocontrol methods, with mentions of vulnerable plants and regional spread.

Poeumanie Imagk Canberra America Austrailia

New Federal ALP Elects Chamberlain President

Mr Chamberlain elected new federal ALP president at Saturday night meeting. Retiring president Mr Eric Reeve did not concede. Senator Toohey elected senior vice president, Colhoune named junior vice president. Report on alleged Communist funding found by officers deemed unsubstantiated. New executive names include Reece, Revanald, and Schmelin with NSW and Queensland representation.

Eric Reeve Toohey South Anatonia Wall Mu. Chaghberlain Colhoumne Nsw Junior Revenauld Communist Party Mtr Reece Sud AWLP Winona Mr Chamberlain Senatuy “Toohey Me. Schmelin Queenaland

New Diesel Express Service to Link Sydney Canberra and Mutiney

New diesel express service announced linking Sydney and Canberra with Queanbeyan and Bombala. The service begins in May, operates twice-weekly with air conditioned cars, a public address system, and seating for 33 passengers per two-trailer car plus 60 in first class and 68 in second class.

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Stray Dogs Destroyed Following Housing Association Meeting

At a recent annual association meeting the chairman Mr F Bennet reported stray dogs mauling residents and causing property damage. Mr Southwell urged immediate action and the department of the interior was asked to enforce control by destroying unregistered animals and attaching retention fees to owners. The plan aims to prevent further harm and protect tenants.

Department of the Interior Chetiman F. Bbennet Etyata Southwell Mignone Mr. South

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