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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1958
Page
9
A Canberra reader replies to Mr Whiting questioning the lake scheme and plebiscite plan. The writer supports abandoning the lake project to free Canberra from mosquitoes and urges a clear yes to the proposed vote.
The article describes Prime Minister Harold Macmillan weighing government changes in the final campaign phase. It highlights Labour Minister Ian Macleod facing a decades-long wages crisis, Cabinet tensions over defence policy, and broad Conservative party shifts as leaders seek stronger public support.
The piece discusses France’s crisis amid emergency powers, General de Gaulle’s stance, and the cabinet’s constitutional reform efforts. It questions how public will would be expressed if De Gaulle leads without a parliamentary mandate and warns of potential nonconstitutional power grabs amid Algeria turmoil.
Indonesians in Canberra marked the 60th anniversary of The Glorious Endeavour, noting its role in education and political aims. The event began with a flag-raising at Ambassador Dr. A. Y. Heim’s residence, one minute of silence observed, followed by a commemorative address and morning tea.
A tall thickset man attempted to break into Britain's Aldermaston secret H-bomb factory in Berkshire. Spotted by security police, he escaped each time, according to the Daily Express report.
Sydney reports the ULVVA council plans to urge the Minister for Justice to amend liquor hours. J B Melnerney, ULVVA president, says clubs can serve liquor outside hotel hours, drawing customers away. A meeting next month may decide whether to approach the minister now or later.
The cardinal arrived in Rome and lost use of his right arm after sustaining injuries during a ceremony. He underwent amputation halfway between the elbow and shoulder on April 28, shortly after his arrival, as part of a medical intervention before resuming church duties.
Canberra street naming notes describe a royal party visit and a lakeside scheme under discussion. The fragment mentions street names linked to a royal event and ongoing planning near the lake area amid local developments.
SYunex urges the State Government to create a single entity to oversee power supply. The move aims to establish a monopoly authority or ensure cheaper rates for domestic and industrial users. The proposal follows the State ALP annual conference at Sydney Town Hall on June 14 15 16. It would abolish county distributors and replace them with a central distributor.
A speech by President Bayer during a large rally of Cypriots pledged to protect their homeland. He asserted that the rail, symbolizing unity, would not allow Cyprus to fall to foreign bands and declared unwavering resolve to defend the island.
The Judicial Committees of the Privy Council granted a petition for leave to appeal from an Australian High Court judgment concerning the will of Francis George Leahy of Harefield and Burntwood. The case, pursued by Leahy’s widow Doria Catling Mary Leahy and his children, centers on trust provisions for Catholic Church and Christian Brothers institutions and the executors’ powers to fund convent building and furnishing. The High Court upheld the trusts. the matter hinges on a section of the NSW Conveyancing Act and involves a property valued at 1.56 million after duties. The Attorney General of NEW did not oppose the petition.
The Acting Premier stated the government will introduce stricter rules to regulate physiotherapy practice. He cited concerns over unregistered practitioners and argued registration will protect public health and ensure qualified therapists are properly credentialed.
General Sir Francis Festing, commander in chief Far East Land Forces, will visit Canberra for two days arriving at Fairbairn at noon on Thursday. He will lay a wreath at the War Memorial and then proceed to discuss his forthcoming appointment as Chief of the Imperial General Staff in September.
BRISBANE Tuesday. The Australian Pensioners treasury Fadden Individual party plans a large petition campaign to push pensioner concerns.
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