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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
12
A reader laments repetitive lake proposals and calls for action on dust and traffic dangers. The letter praises local improvements and notes transportation and leisure amenities like golf and equestrian facilities as part of the city’s needs.
President Nixon faced harsh reactions across South America as he defended American policy during a six nation trip. In Peru and Bolivia economic concerns, Chilean hostility, coffee prices in Colombia, and oil import cuts in Venezuela dominated the tour. At Caracas the Vice President was molested, marking a dangerous climax to a mission critics say tested U S resolve and exposed economic frictions.
Former high court judge dies at his Toorak residence last night after a long illness. The death closes a notable legal career marked by service in the judiciary and public life.
Professor J C Eccles of the Australian National University spoke at the St Kinn Memorial Library on Brain and Mind. He described the brain as a vast network with 10 billion neurons and hundreds of connections forming complex pathways for perception and memory. He noted the mystery of why we tire and why we need sleep remains unexplained.
The West Australian Legislative Assembly debated a case in September 1952 amid attacks on a company’s methods. A Royal Commission and High Court rulings followed, deeming much of the company’s spending on refuting allegations non deductible income tax items.
An evening advanced English class for migrants with some language background will start Wednesday May 21 at 7 PM at Canberra High School. Interest shows demand for a class to aid those with fair English ability, with plans to expand as numbers grow.
The Department of Works announced a contract to Mr. F. A. Somes for four brick houses at section 28 Lyneham. Requests for 83 houses and 73 flats are under consideration. The total homes and flats in current contracts, excluding completed, is DOL.
In Oberammergau like fashion the Bavarian village prepares for the Passion Play with over 800 acting roles and 100 lodging attendees. villagers supply lodging and seats. the playhouse uses a simple wooden structure. Local committee selects performers from long term residents to fill roles for the annual event.
The Postmaster General said funds may be available in the next financial year to provide a rural automatic exchange at Sutton. A firm date could be given soon, with prospects also for Amungula, where no suitable operator is available for the manual exchange and the office remains closed. Four subscribers stay connected to the trunk line to keep some service.
Nominations have been received for the Cambridge University College graduates ballot. Dr Colin Barnard Mere F Tigard Af Q Raggatt Sit Me Gin W K Whitten N Ratcliffe named. A ballot will be mailed to graduates closing June 30.
A fragmented analysis argues Australian novels serve as protest works and reflect realist tradition. The piece discusses how realism aims to truth at any cost, sometimes clashing with form, and notes shifts toward psychological and social themes in contemporary writing.
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