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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
10
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Brisbane reports Premier Gair plans to contest 70 or more of 75 seats in the next state election under the Queensland Labour Party. The party vows strong Labour platform with free hospitalisation. Supporters anticipate an election likely in September or October after Parliament’s short session. Several interstate Labour premiers and federal speakers are lined up to assist the campaign.
The OCB sought legal advice on the altered closing of the Premier's election fund. Mr Bukowski said the Commonwealth Bank notified the fund named Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party Fund was closed in April. The QCF attempted to freeze the fund and the QCE believes it is property of the Australian Labour Party. Solicitors have been engaged.
Health authorities link widespread ailments among children and elderly to prolonged dry spell. Reports from Bombala on the Southern Tablelands note doctors see an epidemic of flu like symptoms, with chickenpox and other illnesses following the dry period.
Federal grand jury yesterday indicted Teamsters Union president Dave Beck on charges of income tax evasion alleging willful attempted evasion of 6419 dollars from his 1960 income taxes. The case concerns the nation’s largest union and follows testimony and investigations by Senate committees.
In Singapore a Australian trade mission nears visiting Tadia and Ceylon amid global wheat talks. Other items note a U.K. motor insurance rise from July 1 up to 83 and one third percent, driven by higher claim costs. Mayflower layoff calm near Canary Islands after becalmed winds. Gold reserves in London rise by 111 million dollars in April due to loans and waivers between U.S. and Britain. A.A.P.Rauter reports on ambassadorial changes and normalization debates in Tongton and Beale departments.
Sir Winston Churchill, 82, criticizes the United Nations for its stance on Britain and France in Suez. He urges reconsideration of views, noting events have moved on and urging continued engagement in world affairs amid regional tensions. The era's channel is mixed with reports of a canal salvage operation and oil shipment milestones.
At seven this morning Canberra recorded 25 degrees and frost formed. A Fairbairn meteorological station spokesman said temperatures had been falling for days and that today could be even colder.
The Prime Minister supports a single national anthem and flag for South Africa, replacing Die Brem with total national unity. Opposition leader Air De Villiers Graaft criticizes the Prime Minister for skipping a London conference, citing national disappointment and defense matters as reasons for attendance delays.
A cyclist sustained a fractured leg after a collision reported near Canberra Community Hospital about 2 p m. The rider, believed injured, was taken to hospital for treatment.
The annual stockholders meeting heard that while the oil search in Australia yielded disappointing results the company remains hopeful of locating a commercial producing well. Board chairman R. G. Foulis said exploration would continue with Australian ventures praised as initially successful.
The Australian ministers led by the Minister for Trade and Sir Arthur Fladden plan next week to discuss a Senate motion. An expert committee may probe the import licensing system used in Paris ia and related ordinances regarding restrictions. Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, led by Mr Conner, supports timely action but warns against sweeping measures that could devastate local industry.
Canberra union representatives push amendments to Canberra awards as the 10 shilling rise in the Federal basic wage nears. About a tenth of awards will need alterations to accommodate the increase.
In Canberra 25 Years Ago the Cortere Times notes local administration debates and plans. The report highlights governance efforts, public works, and civic questions shaping the territory at that period.
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