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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

2

Conciliation in Law Making Deliberations on Arbitration Bill

Australian unions push for deferment to study the proposed arbitration bill while government delays risk losing Senate support. The piece argues for nonpartisan industrial regulation, linking party conciliation to reform. It notes Privy Council appeals and High Court decisions affecting timing and strategy.

Australan Congress of ‘Trades Unions Iwater Lahour Senate Privy Council Argudt Meaire Tntu

Hospital expansion plan eyed for Canberra 172 beds by 1970

Canberra Community Hospital may gain 172 beds by 1970 to serve an estimated 59,000 residents, with cost projected at about £4.5 million for additions and £4 million for a complete hospital. A civil defence view and site suitability were discussed, along with long term bed adequacy.

Parliamentary Committee On Public Works Canberra Community Hospital Boyden Gippsland Althout Shin Civil Defence Tre Blether Beatth Department of Works Canberra Miles Awey Ganborrs

Canberra Weather Forecast From Meteorological Station

Canberra region forecast today mostly cloudy with showers and clearing periods. Northerly winds tend to become westerly with a few scattered thunderstorm risks near the coast. Temperatures Canberra 58 to 68, Melbourne 75, Brisbane 89.

Maxttiun Canberra Patrbslen Tauklands Crackyell Goulburn Gunhing Yass Cumberra Queanbeyan Burgenfore Nimmitebet Kiadra Adaminaly Solita St Malbourne Os Brisbane Adaards Hobart

Parliament debates aid roads and tax bills in session

In Parliament the House of Representatives met at 10.30 am yesterday and resumed the Commonwealth Aid Roads Bill after questions. The House will meet today at 10.30 am. The Senate met at 1 am and continued the Television and Broadcast Bill which was later adjourned. The Income Tax Bill and the Exports Insurance Payment Corporation Bill were introduced and adjourned.

House of Representatives House Senate

Death Of Mr. B C Savage

The death occurred at Canterbury Community Hospital on Wednesday after a brief illness. Calvert Savage of Sicut, Geilmlche, is survived by his wife and family. Savage, 75, served at the R.A.L. for six years and was connected with grocery business in New Guinea and the Islands since 1947. He held posts with Thompson and Son, Ltd, and was manager of Gansperts Co operative. He later ran a newsagents shop in New York then New Guinea. He was a member of the Chicken's Service Club and former director of Mag Glnt and Cantons South Bowling Club, and a fellow of Lodge No. 0 Kip. Burial took place yesterday at Canberra Cemetery with a service at St Andrew's Cathedral.

Bret Abbess Afr Bern Calvert Savage Sicut Queenshend Savage Ty ‘Thompson and Sona Py, Ltd Ara Anetely Lal Manuka Bougainville Dresone Toa My Bavage Oeer's New Yim Chicken's Service Club Mag Glnt Cantons South Bowling Club Alan

Coroner Talks Obscured View At Fatal Mount Crescent Crash

Coroner in Canberra inquiry hears trees blocked drivers view at Mount Crescent and Hingas Street intersection. Charles Cecil Morton 22 of Abden Street Ainslie died after four trucks and a car collided. Morton admitted to Canberra Community Hospital in serious condition. Two others injured. Adjourned to May.

D. A. le Lievre Mount Crescent Hingas Street Corntei F.C Keane Charles Cecil Morton Abden Street Ainslie Mortan Canberra Conatable le Taevie Morton Nas Bosn Cuneora Community Hospital Morgan Abliry Lisa

Parishioners Presentations To Bishop Arthur

In response to speeches at Bishop Arthur’s consecration as Assistant Bishop, parishioners and clergy praised his work and potential. Attendees included Jp. M. Moffat, Mrs. Atoffat, and others from Canberra Anglicans. The ceremony featured welcome songs, speeches, and gifts, with remarks on his leadership and duty to the diocese. The Bishop thanked the congregation and noted the broadening scope of his role.

Ani Arthue John Livia Canberra Shiney A. Burgyaanit Burgman Ambaesarloy United States Jp. M. Moffat Atoffat G. Sutetiom St. Ddtin’s Cim Foielor Barker Fiurishioner Tebn’s Pout Tinos Real Sydney Hishon Backer Arthur More Ui A Borier Fon Lenaif Abeclerey Canara

Visiting union leader denounces China amid dissent

A visiting union leader, through an interpreter, claims China slanders and denies reports of forced labor and political repression. He asserts freedom of speech and religion exist in China, rejects wholesale claims of labor camps, and discusses alleged parliamentary and party dynamics in the People's Congress.

Spaech Anf Cnaaao Ubelrawa China Chig Sud Ching Howe Bay Chim Politienl Chind Chao Il

Chinese Worker Strikes and Industrial Talks Revealed

The article discusses Chinese workers' right to strike and the evolution of labor disputes through arbitration and conference. It notes comparisons with Australia and points to industrialization using modern methods, while detailing delegates and a mixed atmosphere at a hotel gathering with multilingual exchanges and occasional interruptions.

Deen Agin Mir. Chao Ik Sourtey Tmn Mueral Spd People's Congress

Suffocated In Fire In Hotel Bedroom

A smoke filled hotel room tragedy reports a man named Solomemniks aged 32 found in a corner as five men entered at 4 80 a m. The radiator burning allegedly ignited clothing and spread to the room. Firemen later arrived to extinguish the blaze with the survivor presumed dead in the corner.

Indjans Suloemmiks

Runners to Carry Olympic Torch in Queanbeyan ACT

Applications open next Wednesday for outstanding runners from Queen De yan and the ACC to carry the Olympic Torch within the ACT in November. Preference to amateur athletes. selection to include two inner runners and a final exclusion process. A public meeting at Civile Centre will hear reports from sport bodies and government representatives.

ST Ritner Quen Deyan ACC Saery Phils Cannell Fld. Quan Te ‘Ganise Telayeh Aca Phe Yas Li Imats Department of Works Globe Queanbeyan Smith Wwe Queanevn Vimmers Limmners Uke Emres Mies Yass Reynetexsym Ete Tunners Elvie Coutie Alung Whier Olympic Sporting Urgumuisations Yidun Patton SNC Camberla ACT Ath Jali Association Taupuet Siianbeyan Yr. Smith Murphy Department +OF Ye Interior

Oliphant Praises Red Atom Research at Moscow Conference

Prof Oliphant and prominent American physicists praised Soviet atom research at a Moscow conference. Russians claimed a wide program and training of scientists, with observers noting Russia could be ahead in high energy physics and nuclear work.

Prof. Oliphant Red Atom Research Moscow Snupeay Aap-Reuter Trota Moreva Oliphant Isat Wight Sovier Professo Oliphant Jes Ar Dean Jon A Jeval Ite Lauis Alvar University of California Russia Risin Mora Selonit Hruna Pantech Vo Jesu

Tessa Birnie Recital Impresses Canberra Audience

Tessa Birnie gave a mixed program at the Albert Hall in Canberra. The first half featured Steely Haver's Sonata in Flat Major and Schubert, Debussy, and Chopin pieces, while the second offered Liszt and Schubert works with a restrained Chopin closer, charming the audience despite a hall about one third full. Her next recital is announced for Glenbrook.

Tessa Hirnie Albert Earl Canberra Noel Aft Birate Ynuitzes Schubert Prouper LY Karl Schenkel Debussy Chopin Debnesy Birnie Havel Rehubert Aponeores Glenbrook

Too Soon To Bring Court To Canberra

A garbled report discusses delaying the arbitration court project in Melbourne and Canberra. It notes excavation progress, construction delays, and political debate over timing and site selection amid a government reshuffle and opposition comments.

Canberra

Grocer’s License Transfer Ordered in Canberra Court

In Canberra a court yesterday issued a formal order transferring a grocer’s license. The order sets a hearing for Monday May 21 at 10 am and directs the licensee to be held at Block 7, Section 1, City, with Charles Ruck ard Werner named as managers.

Campese Thommen Lm Canberra Licrasinge City Charles Ruck Ard Werner

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