Enlarged Advisory Council debated in Canberra
Canberra discusses enlarging its Advisory Council to include more elected members and reduce reliance on nominated officials. Mr Day argues expanded elected representation would better reflect residents as Canberra grows. proposes possible sub committees and notes public servants’ cautious political participation. Chairman Quinane foresees responsible government for Canberra as population rises.
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Cank
Day
Canberra
Legisherra
P. D. Day
F. D. Quinane
British Empire
Native Council
J. N. Rogers
Tea Price War Owens In Sydney
A friend of Ceylon tea at 5/6 a pound will be on sale in several Sydney chain groceries tomorrow. A spokesman said the tea is packed in cellophane and is a food grade. Formosan tea sold last week at 4/6 a pound, and the Ceylon tea offer is seen as the start of a tea price war.
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Sydney
Mynmuay
Carpenters Strike Over Marginal Increase at Braddon
About 45 carpenters on an eight storey Mats block in Braddon walked out yesterday demanding a marginal pay rise of 9 shillings a day above the award. Welch Bros. contractors held talks as ACT Branch BWLA President C R Mackenzie said most workers had temporary employment and the pay rise would follow the 1955 industrial agreement.
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Braddon
Welch Bros
ACT
B.w.la
C. R. MacKenzie
Poliomyelitis Immunization Drive for Children
The Department of Health announces a poliomyelitis vaccine programme starting Monday June 3 for school and pre school children and those in rural areas. It covers third injections for those with two prior doses and makes earlier injections available, with consent cards required for every child.
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Department of Health
Gretami
A.C.T
Duntroon
Tharwa
Uriarra
Oaks
Baby Health Cent
Throsby Crescent
Education Council To Be Formed In Canberra
A council for the advancement of education in Canberra will hold its inaugural meeting next month. An executive will be elected at the meeting at Canberra Technical College on June 24. Interested organisations agreed to form the council last Council yesterday received an invitation for members to attend.
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Council For the Advancement of Education
Canberra
Canberra Technical College
al Council
Schoolboys See Friend Killed At Miranda Crossing
Seven year old John Stratton of Lock Avenue Miranda was killed at 4 crossing when struck by a car that skidded 25 yards. Fellow pupil Martin Jones of Willock Avenue Miranda, seven, was treated for abrasions and shock and sent home. Pedestrian pensioner William Robinson warned the boys but they darted across as he called them back. The driver remained unhurt.
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Randa
John Stratton
Lock Avenue
Miranda
Stratton
Martin Jones
Willock Avenue
William Robinson
Robinson
Jones
St. George District Hospital
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Canberra Auto
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