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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
12
Fragments discuss fire policy and economic impact on wool and cattle in snowbound regions. Mentions prices around £300,000 and 38,000 cattle affected by harsh conditions. Context implies policy debate on agricultural and climate risks in rural areas.
A fragmented report names Mr. Berry and Snowy Mountains Authority as contributors to erosion via poor road and town planning. It notes fear of investment in the area due to the erosion concerns.
Twenty five wage applications before the Canberra Arbitration Commission seek amendments to awards for a thirty shilling increase in the federal rate. The hearing date is June 5 with Mr Gwen Maher set to represent the Canberra omclon at the session. The ten shilling rise will be backdated to the first of the current period.
Mr P G Meyer and Mrs Meyer of Meyer and Som depart Canberra for an extensive tour of the British Isles Europe and America to study modern overseas bread baking methods. He expects to return to Canberra by December and will visit large bread manufacturers on the Continent and in Britain and the United States.
A partial Sydney Canberra Times radio timetable lists show titles and times from early morning to late night. Programs include Breakfast 9.00 Portia Fates Life and News at various half hour intervals with serials, talk and variety segments.
A dense list of radio programs and times shows music hours, talk sessions, and parliamentary broadcasts. Notable items include Victorian bymon orchestra performances, Educating Archie, News Review, Stars of Opera, and Parliament time slots with the House broadcasts.
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