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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
5
A Senate Committee asserts Parliament’s supremacy over executive power in import licensing. The row centers on delegated authority, with a compromise showing Parliament’s control over regulations and a nod to Sir John Latham’s constitutional safeguards.
Interior Minister Fairhall refused a request to add an American expert to review the Canberra Plan. He praised Sir William Holborne as a highly experienced British planner unlikely to impose solely English ideas. The proposal from Drummond of New England was not pursued.
The Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden will present the 1937-58 Budget to the House of Representatives on August 25. The House and Senate resume after a three month winter recess. both chambers sit late to clear business. The Matrimonial Bill to unify divorce laws will be advanced to the second stage today.
The House of Representatives convened at 1 30 am yesterday to discuss the Lill Norfolk Dairy Industry Customs and four Wool Research Bills while planning to meet again at 10 30 am to take up the Matrimonial Causes Bill. The Senate opened at 1 am and, after questions, passed the Stevadering Industry Wheat Bill Wheat Tax Bill and the Fan Fibre Bill. It planned to resume at 9 am with the Wool Bill as the first item. Both Houses agreed to end the winter recess tonight.
Haiti's ruling council, governing after yesterday’s turmoil, dismissed Army Chief Brig. Gen. Leon Cantave amid ongoing political tension in Port au Prince.
India expands its oil hunt with a five year program costing about 803 million to drill near Jawalamukhi in Punjab and nearby sites. Nehru says government led venture will boost energy, with foreign technicians from the United States Britain Romania and the Soviet bloc aiding exploration.
Canberra letters attack Australian leaders and the public service for overseas trips and忙 perceived selfishness. They urge real domestic focus while suggesting community help to supply garden produce and confections for a civic centre fundraiser.
Mr Fairhall asserts the meat served at Government hostels is of prime concern, with residents and hostel managers condemning poor meals. Discussion considers whether lack of culinary skill or supply issues drive the problem and whether the minister should act to raise meat quality at Canberra's Gorman House and associated facilities.
A community sale at the Civic Centre opposite Cole's offers second-hand books garden produce cakes jams knitted goods and more to raise funds for the Goodwin Centre Appeal. Local residents urged to donate items or attend.
A correspondent argues that withdrawal of on duty police erodes city security as Canberra grows. He pleads for continued beat policing and urges the Commissioner to address patrol staffing to prevent citizen resistance.
Carpenters on Northbourne Avenue employed by Civil and Civic Contractors Ltd gain a 4d per day raise after a meeting with company officials Building Trades Group delegates and workers representatives. The managing director said the 4d raise would be tied to advance on profits and determined after review.
The Labour caucus backed advancing the Uniform Divorce Bill to the committee stage, with MPs to vote by class and chairmen to allow free voting on each clause. Government hopes to extend readings into the Budget session, while opposition leaders warn of final form after next stage. Luchetti opposed insanity as a ground for divorce, arguing such grounds are inappropriate.
Australia faces wool research gaps as exports rise and spending on synthetic fabrics grows. Minister Casey cited low wool research funding while government and growers contribute to a remission plan. An amendment to include 10 trade union reps on the research committee was defeated amid debate on labour and capital representation.
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