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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
2
Funeral notices honoring Aireinray, with a service at the Canterra Public Dome and tributes from family and friends. The late Aireinray is remembered by Father Reynalit and local supporters in Queanbeyan.
In Parliament the House of Representatives sat at 2 30 p m. After questions an adjournment motion on shipping freight was considered. The House passed the Crimes Act and the Research Bills and debated the Housing Improvement Bill. The House will meet at 2 30 today and commence the Supply debate.
A garbled weather notice describes temperatures around Canberra with mentions of mild conditions, possible cooler change later, and reports wind conditions. The fragment cites a forecast period and indeterminate times with references to Celsius temperatures and daily high and low ranges.
A Canberra public lecture on nuclear physics sparks debate about democracy and public understanding. Professor Titterton argues citizens must grasp nuclear implications, while critics warn against fear and jargon, urging clearer education and media coverage.
Testimony before the committee reveals criticism of national agents funding delays and the Canberra Manuka Oval project. Officials warn of evictions and mismanagement as plans for a new sports ground and pavilion face funding and administrative hurdles.
A £4,000 grant from the Inpal Terumera foundation to the Department of Demography at One Re omety Behoo of Me Bodial Se n Australia targets postwar immigration. Advisory chair John Medley announced the study will examine micro, social, and cultural impacts with extensions for personnel and field investigations.
The Canberra housing debate centers on timber and weatherboard designs for pre war suburbs. McCauley notes limited inclusion of temporary dwellings in Callaway District while councils push for practical builds using Australian pine and local materials amid climate considerations.
A wartime report describes a Fairbairn air training corps camp run by Wright Lieutenant Ho Mtrvenvon and volunteers from Sydney. Cadets, including NCOs, engage in firing, field drills, and night exercises at an air station. The article notes training aims, equipment, and the comfort of life during service.
The Parliament yesterday endorsed a £3 million water system and a Molonglo River bridge on King’s Avenue to serve Canberra’s growth. The plan includes a storage facility, a new channel between North and South suburbs, and a bridge to handle future traffic, with a two lane design expandable to four lanes. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will review Canberra planning and proposed changes.
Canberra Labour Council blasts senators over day labour plans and urges urgent reform. It calls for regulated contractor schemes, wage controls, Australian capital work priorities, and government backed incentives to attract skilled trades to Canberra housing projects.
Obituary notes the long career of Mr J Pinner who served in the Australian Public Service from 1915, helped establish pay systems and taxation, and held roles on the Commonwealth Taxation Department and Federal Capital Commission. Survived by widow and two daughters.
Debate on rent rise fairness in Canberra highlights individual case review. Minister Hughes explained increases reflect prior charges already absorbed. Fraser Lab AGT questioned necessity as international and internal costs show gradual increments. Kent Wughen argued breaks in rent due to maintenance and apartment amenities.
Letters criticize driving under the influence and enforcement as dangerous and mishandled. The writer cites a court case and a sergeant detailing prior offenses and the impact of intoxicated driving on public safety.
A letter expresses concern about a Griffith Primary School plan and timing. The author notes misimpressions and cites forthcoming changes, including new arrangements and class sizes, with parental impact and overdue decisions referenced.
Government says defence plant construction near Ld ammunition factory at Mary’s in Sydney will not disrupt housing. Ministers claim safety and necessity justify the project despite protests about timing and site areas, with production aims to speed up ammunition output.
The Governor General of New South Wales receives a formal ceremony at Government House. The event marks the presentation of letters of credence by a visiting official, highlighting ongoing diplomatic ties and ceremonial duties.
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