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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1958

Page

16

Broadcasting T V Bill Shelved After Senate Revolt

A government revolt among Senators forced shelving of the Broadcasting T V Bill as drafted. Amendments sought stronger protections for Broadcasting Control Board members, with contention over executive dismissal safeguards. Senator Cooper moved to adjourn the debate, averting a deeper crisis for the government.

Broadcasting T.V Gov T.V Senate Rament Presse Jlde Corton Ttre Senstora Gorton Cooper House of Representatives Gorton Broadcasting Control Board Tariff Board

Canberra City Band Eyes South Coast Tour

The Canberra City Band of twenty seven members tours lower South Coast towns with street march shows in Batemans Bay at 11 am and a Moruya concert in the afternoon. A Narooma night performance follows, with a Cooma route via Canberra planned and all equipment transported.

Canberra City Batemans Bay Moruya Nar Mrt Sahenhat Tetum Canberra Cooma

Australian trade mission foresees bigger SE Asia exports

An Australian trade mission led by Mr Swartzamplier of Trade announced increased future imports of Australian foodstuffs light engineering products and heavy capital equipment into Singapore Malaya and Thailand. Despite temporary price lows in rubber and tin markets South East Asia aims to boost two way trade with Australia through continued agency arrangements and long term negotiations.

South-East Asia Swartzamplier Lib Qld Singapore Malaya Thailand Bir Ewartz Australia Swartz South- East Asia

Consents For Young Drivers Not Supported

The ACT Road Safety Council rejected a proposal that 17 to 21 year olds obtain licences only with the consent of a parent or guardian. Inspector J R Courtney argued the law should stand as is, noting many young drivers are capable and accident statistics for ages 17 to 20 are among the lowest. The department awaits the council’s decision and will respond based on merit of the suggestion.

A.C.T. Road Safety Council A.C.T. Council J. R. Courtney Road Safety Council Fisher

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