Holford outlines unified Canberra capital plan
Professor Holford argues Canberra could become a unified cultural administrative capital through a redesigned plan. He suggests a world class design competition, new Parliament House, lakes retention, Royal family presence, and high level transport links, with two potential centers and phased private and public development.
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Comsaree Avenue
Canberra
Urley Griffin
Eae Tee Triangie
Goped Lake
Washington
Paris
Venice
Royal Pavilion
Yal Hill
Notable Contribution Says Commissioner
The Holford report is described as a notable contribution to Canberra's growth by National Capital Development Commissioner J. W. Overall. He notes preliminary observations and outlines plans for lakes surveys and traffic and central-area developments as Canberra progresses toward national capital status.
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National Capital Development
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Overall
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Canberra
National Capital
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Australian National University
Canberra University College
Royal Military College
J. Overall
William Holford
National Capital Planning Committee
Fadden Warns of National Dangers in Cheap Money
In a heated House debate Sir Arthur Fadden warns against over-commitment in hire purchase and argues cheap money cannot be achieved through hire purchases. Dr Evatt accuses profits from lenders and calls for an excess profits tax to protect consumers. The exchange highlights clashes over Commonwealth Bank involvement and rent seeking in credit.
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Arthur Fadden
House of Representatives
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Arthur
Labour
Labour Party
Commonwealth Bank
Sir Arthur
Chifley
Jem
Dr. Evatt
No Hope For Miners In Jap Disaster
Tokyo reports all hope abandoned for 29 miners trapped in the Matsuura mine as water and sea intrusion flood a breeched shaft 1 500 feet underground. The disaster ranks as one of Japan's worst mining accidents with extensive casualties and injuries.
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Matsuura
Japan
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Questions Cost Costs of Canberra
Senator Wood questions Canberra administration costs in Senate inquiry. He asks if the new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners were Civil Service appointees and what their salaries will cost the Commonwealth. He opposes multiple commissioners and urges cost parity with other cities.
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Woods
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