Permanent Parliament House in Canberra debated in 1957
The Canberra and Canberra-area press discusses the need and timing for a permanent Parliament House. It argues the Griffin Camp Hill site is unsuitable for a monumental building, notes the Capital Hill option, and highlights years of planning, office blocks, and public building needs before a new Parliament House can be ready, urging timely action.
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Canberra
New South Wales
Sydney
Royal Commission
House of Representatives
Camp Hill
Commonwealth Parliament
Great Bee
Griffn
Capital Hill
Iself
Senate
Lous Shld
Ty Washington
Sen
Congress
Capitol
Yecutive Stalf
Commonwealth
Parliament House
Canberr
Ofc
Parlanent Hhouse
Orchestra Takes Step Forward in Canberra Debut Concert
The Canberra Orchestra Society presented its first symphony concert at College Hall with conductor Raymond Macaurt and soloist John Falk. Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major impressed most, while Britten Simple Symphony and Beethoven Overture circulated. The aim to build a high class ensemble showed progress despite pitch and balance challenges.
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Medtay
Canberra
Soci'ty
Cuileita University College Hall
Ais Raymond Macaurt
Kit Marshall
Linz
Ono
Benjamin Britten
John Falk
Aist-claes Orchestra
Rox
Mozat
Britten
No Community Hall Proposed for Turner Area
A Turner area update states no plan to build a Community Hall in the Lupe ner O'Connor area unless local groups show strong need and proper space. A neighborhood meeting will reconsider the issue if public bodies demonstrate demand and adequate facilities. Local committees discussed YMCA Building Appeal events and coordinating with Turner organizations to involve wider groups.
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Turner Aipgrese Awsociasien
Department of the
Lupener-O'Connor
Aaniciytion
Ymca Building Appeal Committee
Turner
Tiwan
Department of the Interior
National Planning Committee
Head Safety Councillo Browing Convencion
Moore Street
Clie
Big Increases In N.G. Exports Reported
Detailed figures supplied by Mr Hasluck show New Gaines exports rising in cocoa rubber and tropical products. Varied commodities include rub 3793 tons, cocoa 1190 long tons, coffee 179 tons, copra and cocow nut products 98500 tins.
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Kates
Hasluck
Churches To Dety 5 African Colour Bar
Welfare organizations unite to form a multiracial association in Capetown after a meeting of 22 churches. The move aims to oppose native laws and segregation, seeking stronger collective action for equality and welfare.
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Capetown
Wan
VICE-REGAL VISIT TO CANBERRA EVENTS
On a Saturday evening Lady Silm attended a Canberra Orchestra Society concert at University College Hall with the Personal staff. On Sunday morning Governor-General and Lady lint, with personal staff, traveled to Melbourne then returned to Canberra for youth organisation events and the salute. They later attended divine service at St Paul’s Cathedral before returning to Canberra with the staff.
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Silm
Canberra Orchestral Society
University College Hall
Canberra
Hert
Meltourne
Milna Town
St. Paul's Cathedral
Casperra
Ethiopia Plans First Election Amid Structural Changes
Ethiopia outlines plans for its first national election beginning September 2, with a 125 district map and 1.2 million registration and polling sites. Citizens 31 and older may vote. candidates must own property or secure a petition from 50 voters. Foreign residents mostly taxed are excluded from voting.
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Lie Fresigen
Ethiopie
Perman Muag
Chamber of Depuies
No Census Taken in Ethiopia Election Board Says
A spokesman for the electoral board explained that no census has been conducted in Ethiopia, and asked how population would be defined in the absence of a formal count. The report notes questions over demographic baselines and representation.
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Tnag
Ethiopia
Electoral Board
Britain Eyes Commonwealth Trade Reform Debate
A report by Ric Kell Ofer, outlining Britain's trading policy and Commonwealth roles, critiques current structures and favors stronger GATT use. It argues Australia favors reciprocal measures and notes perceived U.S. and Argentine influence on Commonwealth markets. The Colombo Plan is cited with a proposal for a Commonwealth economic financial secretariat to align needs and resources.
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Ric Kell Ofer
South-East Asia
Netherlands
China
France
Commonwealth
Britain
Fost
Bern
U.K
U.S
South America
Colombo Plan Organisation
Commonwealth Youth Sunday at St John’s Parish Church
Commonwealth Youth Sunday was marked at St John’s Parish Church with Girl Guides and Boy Scouts in uniform. Bishop Arthur read the Queen’s message. Sixter L Swindon and Mr J Cunbert led lessons. Rev H Hunter urged Bible reading and vows to the Book for global peace.
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St. John's
British Commonwealth
Arthur
Sixter L
Swindon
J. Cunbert
Scouts Committee
H. Hunter
Archbishop Confirms 280 in Canberra Parishes
Large crowds attend confirmations at St Patrick s Church Braddon and St Christopher s Cathedral Canberra with His Grace Archbishop EM O’Brien presiding. About 280 school children and many adults receive the sacrament, with more than 100 unable to enter Pro Cathedral. Children are from Canberra Christian Brothers St Edmund s St Christopher s Girls High School and local primary schools.
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St. Patrick’s* Church
Braddyn
EM. O'Brien
Canberra
von Gowlbuen
St. Christopher's Pew
Hin Grace
St. Patrick's Church
Braddon
Evatt to Leave May 19 for Commonwealth Talks
Dr Evatt will depart May 19 for England to attend Commonwealth Labour talks accompanied by President of the Federal AIP Mr FB Chambers and Federal Secretary Mr d Sehmethn. On the return journey he is invited to visit travel and India and will attend Parliament on Tuesday.
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Vary Wit
England
Brrth Commonwealth Labour
AIP
FB Chambers
D. Sehmethn
Evatt
Tarvel
India
Expenditure Debate Over Private Home Building Plans
Mr. Fraser MP warned in a broadcast on an auction sale of 128 residential lots in Ainslie O'Connor and Campbell suburbs next Wednesday. He pressed the Minister for the Interior for clearer plans, noting foreknowledge could affect private parcel values and urging varied frontage to avoid uniform suburbs. He proposed reserving every fourth or fifth block for private building to curb repetitive designs and address transport costs and social variety.
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Din Fraser
Ainslie
O'Connor
Campbell
Fraser
Fauhad
Amalie
LY Wien
Vblweks
Gyifith
Dsukin
Nous Alt
Mr. Fraser
R Heved
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N.G
Homer Smith
A.A.P
Gaa Lo ‘Belaselo
Apeech
Ais
Articele
Chamber of Deputies
Tha
Regimravonsauens
Ate
Miniater
Inteor
Ministny
Interior
Dejuzmateh Aiuha Abera
Agnie Mintatey
Eritrve
London
A.a.p.reuter
Commonwealth Council
Commonwealth Youth Sunday
Dr. Evatt
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