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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1956

Page

2

Arbitration reform in Australia faces high court limits

The piece discusses long standing arbitration authority in Australia, its expansion by the High Court, and evolving reforms to curb legalism. It notes the industrial court’s role, the merger of functions with the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission, and aims to balance enforcement with judicial oversight amid industrial disputes.

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Harvard astronomer named head of Australian Mount Stromlo

Dr Bok will become professor and head of the Department of Astronomy at the Australian National University in succession to Dr Ryvid R. Woolley, moving to oversee the Commonwealth Observatory at Mount Stromlo. Announcement says discussions include transferring the observatory to the University in a staged plan. The Mount Stromlo Observatory is a leading site for Southern Hemisphere astronomy and radio astronomy is a focus for collaboration with Sydney’s Radophys division. Dr Bok is noted for work on the Milky Way and has lectured at Harvard and in Africa.

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Minister To Consider Bus Concessions In Parliament

Minister Mr Frithatt addressed a question on bus services noting concessions could be studied but warned subsidies might raise fares. He indicated careful weighing of worker passes and union input before proposing any changes to transit fares or funding.

Canburys My. Falgall House of Representatives Trnsnyt Union Trnsnyt Union and Other Internstest Dailies Be Sountl. JF Tauber Frirhatt

Intensive farming in England discussed by Australian official

High Commissioner addressed ACT Branch of the Australian Institute of Science noting the shift toward intensive farming in the United Kingdom due to differing climate, topography, and air. He cited the Ley system on an 80 acre farm, diverse operations, seed potatoes, and winter feed crops as key for sustaining heavy winter conditions.

United Kingdom Turing TC. Creyke U.K Instigi Act Trutute Sen Sciunce Creyke Australis Creyle Ania Mir Croyle Austral

Births and Deaths Notice From Canborra Hospital

BIRTHS BELLICANTA On May In a Canborra Community Hospital Judyana Guisepne os a slaughter Caterina Both wells BRILL nee Thornton On May a to Patricia and Ritchie edn. Graham Hichard a DEATHS CAUMEDD On May 10 2016 as Cimberway William Arthur Caution the loved Insband of athreen Bridget and loving brother of Jown Scotland earge Scotland Albert Bris Dance and Charles Can horrn and stepfather of Aile a Aged 40 years IN SEEMGRTAIT BOON Iin loving memory of my dear husband James who died one year Lodi see Sealy Intenea BOON in loving memory of Fop who passed axeay May 21 1953 Biver remembered by his Daughters Rosie Lorn Irene Marielle BOON James in memory of my dear father wip ed away on its date May 11 3055 Byer remembered Sadiy missed by his Joving daughter Irene son Inclaw Biwin nd gayle children Dorothy and Mn PROPESSIONAT

Bellicanta Canborra Community Hospital Judyana Guisepne Os Caterina Bothwells Brill Albert Bris Dance Charles Can Ailéa James Lodi Sealy Intenea Fop Axeay Biver Rosie Lorn Irene Marielle Boon Byer Inclaw Biwin Gayle Dorothy

Bonfire for 50 Legacy Wards in Canberra

Children to receive free Browwords and a hot day as Canberra Lee coy plans a large bonfire. Members will build one bonfire, expected to be among the biggest in Canberra. Site not yet decided but likely on Capitol, gar St. Andrew's taliet.

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Australia Fair for Children in Parliament Debate

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a debate over the song Australia Fair for children. Mentions Turner Lab and a figure named Partner, opposing a TV system for Australian works and artists. The passage suggests mixed feelings about singing the anthem and concerns about public performance standards.

Turner Lab Bracheld D.V Hemue of Representatives Ike Parner Wworka Svuir

Tender Notice for Works Contract with Department of Works

Tenderers are invited to submit bids for a brick veneer timber house section in Yarrefumia. Plan and specifications available from the Trustee. Tenders must be received by 11 am Tuesday May 22, 1956. Lowest tenderer will be accepted.

Department of Works Meass, Pyndon and Moore Department of Walks Enn Ieee Lowes

Supply department notices seek milk and cabinets bids

The document lists invites from the Department of Supply dated 17th May 1956 for milk and other items, with schedules obtainable from the Secretariat of Supply in Canberra, plus a notice to buy a kitchen cabinet at Kingston addressed to Box 87 PO. Kingston.

Lala Canberra Secretariat of Supply Ganbora ARGAN Kingston Hoe

Weather data captured with mixed figures and notes

Canadian meteorology report shows 24 hour forecast from Canberra station with 4:6 a.m. sunrise, cloudy conditions and possible showers. Southern region forecast mentions light southerly winds, patchy rain later, morning fog on coast and rough seas at times.

Baroniter Sacen Canberra Fawbsirn Bayly

Weekend Bowls Matches in Canberra This Saturday

Saturday at 10 am minor singing championship opens the schedule. Trai ori v Whalen leads Sunday fixtures Paishambony Murkay and Robbles vs Weed and Spattawood Humges ford und Maverty face Thompson and Beattie. A Friday evening trapy contest for all maidens is set for 6 30 pm advisories.

Canberra Saturaiy Trai Ori Whalen Paishambony Murkay Robbles Weed Spattawood Humges Ford Und Maverty

Royal Canberra Hosts Golf Day Results and Events

Royal Golf Club associates report Thursdays play at Royal Canberra with results from Bruce Cup matches and Stableford event for veterans. G. Solemon wins silver spoon. notable scores include M. Jobson and Sones 108-34-4 and Wy Hed le and Kearney 24.

Royal Golf Club Riyal D. Fleming Wy Hedle Kearney Royal Canberra Tupstay

Confusion Over Youth Sunday Services Across Churches

Youth Sunday plans vary as churches in Dagsheyra phenvries schedule celebrations on different Sundays. All Saints Church will hold services this Sunday with three speakers from the Church of England Boys' Society and Girls Society. Sir Stephen Tolmen is guest speaker. St John’s Church held service last Sunday and the Queen’s message will be read next. St Andrew’s Presbyterial plans a May service and Bre Gneen’s message. St Columba’s will feature the Queen’s message on Mathes Day with a kindergarten program and a children’s performance at 2:10 PM.

Dagsheyra Phenvries St. Andrew's Presbyterial Church Willombane Mathers Bre Gneen

Britain assigns 4600-ton Wanrward to NATO alliance

Britain's Geuulestly announces the 4600 ton Wanrward will be assigned to the NATO Alliance amid moves to bolster alliance capacity.

Sritisn NATO London Britain NATO

Canberra Committee to Advise on Traffic Planning

The council plans to form a committee including police business representatives and town planning experts to advise on traffic and street layouts for Canberra. The group will assess needs for road traffic engineering and master planning with potential involvement from national capital authorities and the Australian Road Safety Council.

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Reception for women delegates at South Pacific Conference

Two women members of the Papua and New Guinea delegation to the third South Pacific Conference in Suva were feted at a reception last night by the Pan-Pacific and South-East Asian Association. The group included Senator Agnes Robertson, Mrs Lile Matalau, Mrs Hildegarda Naime, and Canberra Branch president Mrs L Webb.

Papua and New Guinea Suva Pan-Pacific and South-East Asian Association Agnes Robertson Lile Matalau Hildegarda Naime Canberra L. ©. Webb

Migrants Leaving ACT Face Housing and Job Struggles

Jobless migrants leaving the ACT number about 250 at the Ainslie and Capital Hill hostels as they seek work in other capitals. The National Council of Women’s president reported concerns over housing, hire purchases, and furniture needs, with many heading to Melbourne and other cities. The council plans inter departmental talks on ACT issues and Canberra branch to host Lady Darwin at an afternoon Tea.

Act Ainslit Capital Hill Canberra Canheree Grane National Council of Women Ates J. W. Aston Lie Gus Boa Timilies Naik England Melbourne Le 1 Cot Cil L. Wigmars J. Mom Connell Profewnor LC Webb Gavtewa Enterior MO Fulehiadl Werrrigemente National Council Lady Darwin Ehni Townswomnh Guild Cambridge Lady Hopetoun

Calwell Apologizes For Comment On Dame Lyons

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell apologized in the House for remarks about Dame Guia Lyons during a debate on television, stating the words he used to refer to her and her husband were inappropriate and should not have been spoken. He noted heated exchanges from both sides preceding the apology.

We Opposition Mrr Calwell Yosterday Tor Guia Lyons Colwell Bald Lyons Labour Party Celwall

Parliament Debates Television Bill Amid Early Sessions

In Parliament representatives met at 0 30 am yesterday and after questions debated the Television Bill The Minister for Labour Mr Hell introduced the amending arbitration legislation The Senate met at 11 am and after questions debated and passed the Whaling Bill and the Fisheries Bill

En Rouse Orepresentatives Labour Hell Senate

Governor General and Lady Sim Visit Longreach and Bundaberg

Vice regal representatives with staff traveled to Longreach Bundaberg and Baycarding Queensland where they stayed overnight visiting official sites and meeting local officials.

Sim Ure Longreach Baycarding Bundaliers Quensland Uiey

Peace process drift in Cov? leaders push for end

Fragmentary text shows leaders at a trade meeting involved in a promotion strike in Coventry. Efforts to end the dispute by week’s end appear uncertain, with unclear details on participants and outcomes.

Atpomtion LUCEY London Rsting Vubey Nile

Island Women Describe Homeland Conditions and Welfare Efforts

Island delegates Miss Gilnot and Miss Gilbert, along with survivors and Misa Tijlde guide, met the Canberra Branch at Pon-Pache and South-East Union Association to discuss nutrition, maternal welfare, and infant care. They reported on village higher schools, four boarding schools, and plans to boost preterm infant feeding, with focus on training and language of English education across Papuan and New Guinea communities.

Twe Misa Tijldegutde Nalme Lilo Matalin Une Papua and Gilbert Uaele Texn IMG Gilbere Sind Mission Echoola Tia Possifie Mart Moresby Cental Eiplu Rabal Oreo Taal Asianrorlitany Benator Agnes Robertson Jrsle — Roburtson Benator Robort” Bor

Letters To The Editor Effect Of A Test On Fishing

A reader references a 1940s debate on Hydroacoustic tests impacting Australian fishing grounds. The letter cites reported damage to tuna and other fish stocks around Monte Bells and Tasluy waters, alleging adverse effects on West Australian fishermen and granted milling habitats. The writer asks for confirmation from fisheries officials.

Sen Rue Tan Semiay Maris Tierdebate Ftater Lyonshaty Australian Ashermen Hant Lelie Ginuid Monte Bells Tslauy Imausthy Sena Ty Hayy Antil Fisher Westen Austalii Fisher Gynak Auaeaijan Wentim Aavieballas Sima Bastin Seward, Benson Western Australius

Doctor Speaks On Fluoride Use In Dental Care

The speaker argues fluoride is key in preventing dental caries, noting long term advantages of constant small doses for children aged one to eight. Estimates suggest nationwide decay reduction could reach sixty percent with water fluoridation, while stressing cost considerations for water treatment and dental health education.

Orca Leipstey United States Washington Canberra

Cattle Prices Ease In New York Market Report

The New York livestock market sale yesterday shows easing in prices across many categories. About two hundred and twenty were offered with most classes carrying current high quotes though demand remained steadier for prime veal and heavy beef cattle. crossbred and lighter stock saw moderate activity and prices.

Yevland Lom Moyruntile C. Coulton Haltnel Prine Melvin Etyers

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