Driberg candidate row shows local control over selection
London Letter notes Mr Driberg failing to win St Helens Labour Party short list amid local union opposition and HQ pressure. It recalls his Essex Maldon tie and suggests local parties insist on freedom of choice, resisting central candidate imposition within Labour.
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St. Helens
Essex
Maldon
St. Heln
Resson Jess
Hartley Shawcroas
National Executive
Bite
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Dribere
Thalenton
Second Thoughts For Woolgrowers In Australia
A discussion on the decline in wool prices and the future course of the market. The piece recalls 1951 referendums where growers rejected a state buyer, contrasts New Zealand’s price support scheme, and notes stabilisation funding depends on industry contributions rather than government action. It highlights hesitation to back market stabilisation without industry funds.
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New Zealand
Dis
Australia
South Africa
Parliament Proceedings on Education and Pensions Bills
The House of Representatives met at 2 30 pm to debate an emmermation on education and heard a bill from Prime Minister Menzies to implement Murray Committee university recommendations. The Senate met at 3 pm to discuss the States Grants and Snowy Mountains Agreement Bal after Questions.
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Menzies
Murray Committee
House For
Senate
Snowy Mountains
Shifting Heart staged at Albert Hall with vice-regal appointees
The governor general Hig Excellency Field Mat erial Sur William Sim attended the performance of The Shifting Heart at Albert Hall last night. Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Sittom and Flight Lieutenant David Ingall were present as? Porte arrived at Government Kousg yesterday.
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Govermor
Hig Excellency
Wiliam Sim
Albert Hall
Peter Sittom
David Ingall
Porte
Governmint Kousg Yemerday
London Talks On Cyprus To Proceed
The Governor of Cyprus Sir Hugh Foot will fly to London for talks with the U K Government despite the weekend murder of two British military policemen. He plans to stay in London through the Greek general election and help form a British proposal on Cyprus future. Foreign Minister Alan Noble warned against rushed solutions. Emergency regulations reinforcing the Mandatory death penalty were rushed through this weekend.
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Nicosta
Nicosia
U.K
London
Britain
Greece
Turkey
Alan Noble
Cyprus
Osbrone to open bridge linking Tumut and Canberra road
Mr P J Osborne president of the Yarrowlumis Bire Council will open the bridge across the Tumut Canberra road at noon on May 16. The bridge will shorten the distance between the two points by about 40 miles and reduce travel time for locals.
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P. J. Osborne
Yarrowlumis Bbire Council
Tumut
Canberra
Canberra Works Delegation Meets Commonwealth Conference
The Supervisors Of Works met yesterday under Chairman Mr. W. Ogle with delegates from N.S.W., Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New Guinea and the ACT. The Canberra branch will host a dinner Thursday night for visiting delegates. Attending officials include Director of Works Mr. J. James the designate Director Mr. Maunder and Assistant Director Mr. Ferrari.
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Commonwealth Berra
W. Ogle
Letters to the Editor Hospital stones and housing issues
A Canberra reader commends hospital service improvements while voicing concern over housing for New Australians. The letter recalls a New Australian family relocating within Forestry Settlement due to preference rules, questioning ex servicemen’s treatment and delays in promised housing. The author urges safer housing and notes financial excuses hindering basic protections for children.
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Feani
Canberra
Hopital
J. Paramonov
University House
Eurms
Army
Cotter
Ami
E. Williams
Chockine Station
Costs of Free Education Spark Parent Budget Worries
A reader from Canberravoices concern that free education strains family budgets as costs for uniforms and sports gear bite. Parents describe penalties for missing items and the emotional impact on children, stressing household economics and school rules.
Canberra Repertory to Stage The Burning Glass
The Canberra Repertory Society presents The Burning Glass a modern drama about a scientist who discovers how to concentrate solar heat and faces the dilemma of using his invention as a weapon. The cast includes Tim Ellis Anita Park Pat Hutchson Nett Hunter Alex Lorkin Owen Wright Tan Bell and John Spooner in an opening-night production.
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Canberra Repertory Society
Ing Glass
Dente
Scien Usia
Charles Morgan
Tim Elli Nita Parx
Pat Hutchson
Nett Hunter
Alex Lorkine
Qwen Wright
Tan Bell
John Spooner
Post-graduate Opportunities For Nurses In Canberra
The College of Nursing in Sydney offers post graduate study to update Canberra nurses locally. Established in 1949 to spare overseas travel, the voluntary college funds scholarships and provides courses in Nursing administration operating theatre techniques and ward administration.
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Souree Wa
Sydney
M. Guy
Canberra Community Hospital
Lecture Series On Science In Agriculture In Canberra
The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science ACT branch starts a new public lecture series this year with the theme Australian Agriculture of the Future. Tomorrow night Sir Jan Clunien Ross will lecture on Contributions of Science to Agriculture of the Future. Other eminent speakers will discuss chemistry physics and atomic energy’s role in future agriculture.
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Australian Institute of Agricultural Science
Act
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