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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

15

Senate Upholds Suspension Of Shop Rent Controls

Canberra debate on the Landlord and Tenant’s Ordinance ends with the amendment defeated. Senator McKenna presents 95 signatures from Kingston Manuka and Civic Centre business people arguing the measure harms small shopkeepers.

Senate Labour O McKenna Canberra Kingston Manuka Civic Centre Eet McKennans J. Fraser Reece King' Ston Jon Henry Healy

Wool sales steady at Newcastle opening amid continental demand

Prices held firm on opening day at Newcastle wool sales with strong competition from Continent Britain and other buyers. Top lots showed solid demand while miscellaneous grades traded steadily as buyers showed cautious interest.

Britain

Wreckage Report From Buenos Aires Explosion

A report stated the mountain reached the Trans-Canada line after an explosion. The exact location and cause were unclear, with details remaining fragmentary as officials investigated the incident.

Buenos Aires Reuter Columbia Trans - Canada

Drought Ravages Jindabyne Graziers Across District

Jindabyne graziers suffer one of the worst droughts in memory with thousands of sheep slated for band feeding. A Victoria grazier hauled 400 cattle to Barnedale but could not sell them and returned home. Long‑standing herds face forced sales or culling as drought persists into late May and threatens mountain leases.

Jindabyne Graziern Barrnedale Victoria

Defeated Commons Rebels Report in Wake of Boycott

Salish and Westminster factions clash as Conservative rebels rally to block government plans. Lords debate scheduled for May 2 follows claims the government faces pressure from dissenting MPs amid a stalled peace push in the Middle East.

Lear Bordon A.a.p.renter Salisbury Commons Marty Middle East House of Lords

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