Australia road finance shows uneven spend per vehicle
A Seay road authorities report outlines road expenditure in 1955 across Australian states and territories. New South Wales spends the least per motor vehicle, ACT records the lowest per population, and overall road funding relies heavily on petrol and motor vehicle taxes with state and federal contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Capital Territory
Lom
New South Wales
Victoria
Austerlia
Pueitic Highway
Sydney
Australia
Commonwealth
New Process Cuts Burried Wool Loss In Australia
A CSIRO led team reports a new carbonization method reduces waste in burry wool. The process cuts vegetable matter removal losses, increases recoverable clean wool by about 50 percent, and yields stronger yarn with similar detergent costs. A trade circular is available from C.B.R.C. in East Melbourne.
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CSIRO
Australia
C.B.R.C
Albert Street
East
Melbourne
Parliament to Debate Defence Statement at 2.20 p.m.
The House of Representatives will assemble at 2.20 p.m. today and, after questions, resume debate on the defence statement by Prime Minister Menzies. The session focus centres on defence policy and government plans amid ongoing discussions.
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Howe of Representatives
Menzies
Builders Seek Increase For Canberra Labourers
The Canberra Branch of the Australian Builders Labourers Federation applied to the Commonwealth Conciliation for an ACT award increase. They seek higher rates for skilled builders' labourers from 1/8 to 2/2 and to 3/10, and for ordinary builders' labourers from 1/18 to 3/6, with changes in wage scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australian Bullders Labourers Federation
Act
Letters to the Editor on Canberra Technical College funding
Readers denounce ministerial claims that no funds are available for a new Canberra Technical College in 1957 58 arguing housing and schools priority ignores the need for skilled trades education. Jean G Bullen Narrabundah urges parents groups to demand proper provisions, warning against makeshift solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Technical College
Canberra
Technical College
Advisory Council
Faurhall
Cowell
Diploma Sought to Elevate Horticulture Course at TECH COLLEGE
MAX GA IP from Acton Guest House Canberra argues for upgrading the Horticulture course's reward from a certificate to a Diploma or Degree to raise standards at Canberra Technical College. He notes current prestige is low amid calls for better qualifications and college improvements.
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Bonhomie
Toduy
Canberra Technical College
Max GA
Acton Guest House
Canberra
Governor General Hosts Luncheon at Government House
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady joined a luncheon at Government House yesterday afternoon, hosting Mr. J. L. Auten and Mr. and Mrs. Tyer Hele. Later, the Governor General and Lady received Admiral and Mrs. Felix B. Stump at Government House.
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Firm
Government House
J.lauten
Tyer Hele
Felix B. Stump
Algerians Wage War In France
A French report describes Algerian violence in France with Algerian groups MNA and FLN fighting to control funding and influence. It cites killings, wounds, police countermeasures, and calls for harsher penalties while noting most Algerians seek to work peacefully.
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France
National Liberation Movement
MNA
Naonal Liberation Front
FLN
Mesusti Hadj
Comeld
Algeria
Cairo
Tania
Kusela
Comnu
Nationale
Jg Rousseau
Iman
Seine
Children to Meet Treasurer in Canberra Visit
Two Western Australian youths Shirley Izett 17 and Ronald Parkin 16 from Perth High Schools will meet Treasurer Sir Arthur Fresson in Canberra. Arranged by MP Cleaver they represent Swan youth groups and will tour Government House, the House of Representatives, Mort Island, Cotter, and attend Commonwealth Youth Sunday events with Dr Edith Clement supervising.
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Shirley Izett
Movern High School
Perth
Ronald Parkin
Kent St
Canberra
Swan
Cleaver
Government House
House of Representatives
Edith Clement
Mort Island
Cotter
National Memorial
Forrest
Commonwealth Youth
Unusual Canberra Cold Mornings Warm Days Recap
An officer at Feirbalm Meteorological Station reported unusual temperature swings over the last week in Canberra. Mornings were cold with a low of 2 degrees on Friday, 28.8 on Saturday, and 24.2 on Sunday, while daytime highs reached 60 to 70 degrees.
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Canberra
Feirbalm
Admiral Stump at Canberra for Coral Sea Week
Admiral Stump arrived in Canberra for a 24 hour visit as Coral Sea Week celebrations begin. He met Governor General at Government House, attended a U.S. embassy reception, and will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial before leaving for Melbourne. He urged unity and sacrifice to honor Allied dead.
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Pring United
Pelle BL Sung
Canberra
RAAF
A. J. Garrisson
Admiral Bump
Stump
Government House
U.S
Cabinet
Melbourne
Sydney
Stumps
Australa
Unite States
France’s Cities and Regions in War Effort Overview
The document notes French cities such as Paris Lille and Lyon as centers of mobilization with about 100000 in Paris region and mentions the FLN mastering revolutionary warfare by studying Indo China War tactics. It implies urban predominance of labor and rural scarcity, with notes on revolutionary activity and regional groupings.
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France
Paris
Lille
Mets
Lyon
t.Adlenne Arnefne
Farmem
FLN
Federal Action on Uniform Tax Defended
Sydney reports the High Court hearing on uniform taxation challenges by Victoria and New South Wales. Commonwealth counsel argues the Income Tax Reimbursement and related Acts do not exceed constitutional powers, asserting grants are proportional to population and revenue, with proceedings adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
P. D. Phillips
Q.C
High Court
Phillips
Victoria
N.S.W
N.8.w
Philling
Uniform Divorce Bill Unlikely To Pass
Canberra officials doubt passage of the Joske uniform divorce bill as Liberal MP Joske prepared the proposal while Government members face divisions. A speech by Cameron Labour Hindmarsh challenges support, risking an embarrassing election issue. The government allows free votes, risking insufficient numbers to carry the measure. Debates may be postponed due to prime minister Menzies and Evatt urgency.
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Joske
Canberra
Jon
House of Representatives
Cameron
Lab
Hindmarsh
McCameron
Nik
Menzies
Oxpetition
Evatt Maess
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Theentral Economics
Techncal College
Dory
Godfrey Anderson
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Vendetta
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Muasif Central
Commandoes
Burete
Paria
Francois Rousseau
Surete Nationale
Champs-Elysee
Reat
Uers
Ted
Sir Arthur Fresen
Admiral Stump
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