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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

2

Nurses Win Aid Certificates At Community Hospital

Successful candidates for first aid certificates include Helen Melaine Joel Chivers Daphne Prestage and Dino Harding at Canberra Community Hospital. Course sponsored by the St Johns Ambulance Association with features presented by Superintendent A Grant.

Canberra Myses Helen Melaine Joel the Chivers Daphne Prestage Dino Harding St Johns Ambulance A. Grant

Viceroyalty Reception At Admiralty House Melbourne

Vice regal residence reports the Governor General and His Excellency presented a badge to the Federal president of the partially blinded soldiers association of Australia. An evening reception followed at Admiralty House Melbourne hosted by Rear Admiral H. M. Barrett with Lieutenant J. James in attendance.

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Canberra Weather and New South Wales Forecast Update

Weather notes from Canberra forecast station describe fog in the morning, then mild day with light westerly winds. Regional outlook calls for milder conditions on the coast, increasing cloud, possible light rain, and a cold westerly change with snow on the Alps. Also includes apparent city temperatures for Canberra Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide and troubled values.

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Debate on Australian Shipping Commission and coastwise trade

An extended discussion analyzes a proposed Commonwealth and private ship lines compromise. It weighs feasibility, cost pressures, and potential for coastwise competition, arguing the commission must reduce transport costs and sustain adequate fleets while preserving service levels for national needs.

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Debutantes Bow At First St Christopher Ball

Debutantes number about 21 at St Christopher’s first ball with Archbishop O’Brien in attendance. Dignitaries, sponsors, and a large reception followed in a festooned hall, with members of the mission and local clergy presenting the debutantes in gowns and bouquets.

St. Christopher's St. Christopher's Parish Albert Hall St Christopher's North End Eris O'Brien

Commercial T V To Begin In Australia On November 4

Announcement from Postmaster General My that TV service will start in Melbourne on November 4. Transmissions will be via HSV station and Hewild Sun TV Pty Ltd will operate. Initial programs planned for 28 hours weekly, expanding next year. Australian standards and local material to be featured, including news and sports. Москва reports mass production of the American Salk polio vaccine is being organized.

Sial Tolermon Augtralia Melbourne HSV Hewild Sun T.V Gener Devidaen Australian Broadcasting Control Board

Bank to Lend for Housing Program

The Banke of NSA Savings Bank Ltd announces a housing loan program with caps of up to £2500 per borrower and terms up to 25 years. Rates start around 5 percent, with possible adjustments, and 75 percent of deposits to be invested in qualifying government and loan securities. Applications to be through town branches, contingent on public support and steady savings growth.

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Parliament Debates Supply Bill Amid Adjournments

The House of Representatives met yesterday at 2.30 p.m. and debated the Supply Bill after questions. debate will resume at 2.30 p.m. today. The Senate met at 2 p.m. and after questions Salernas Bill was introduced and the debate adjourned. the Senate resumed the discussion on the Television bill which will continue after questions at 3 p.m. today.

House of Representatives House Senate

Not To Fix Price For Holdens NSW

NSW parliament debates price controls on Holdens with Minister Maloney denying any plan for state imposed prices. Opposition cites protective tariffs. Maloney argues against broad price fixing while Motors Holdens advocates for tariff protections amid general automotive concerns.

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Aides-de-Camp Appointed by Army Minister

The Minister for the Army Mr Cramer announced the appointment of women aides-de-camp to the Governor General Sir William. The new aides replace Brigadier J A Alshey who succeeds Major Graevel 1D Macarthur Onslow.

Aides-De Mr. Cramer Yester- Way Wien Miles de Camp Willian Sim Amles Martin J. A. Alshey Graevel Macarthur Onslow

Queen's Colour Trooped At Duntroon Parade Ceremony

The Queen presents the Queen's Colour in London style as troops march at Duntroon on the official Queen's birthday. The parade follows the colonial troop drill. royal salutes will be given, and the Royal Regiment sergeant major will sign off as the colors are trooped.

Duntroon Dre London J. Francis Royal Stunden Najor Loba Ure Che Us Fee

Medals Return After Fourteen Years to Unknown Owner

In a saga from wartime Singapore a Canberra veteran who kept a collection of World War II medals will today return them to their rightful owner, Mr Alexander Seabridge. The owner was captured in Chang, endured Japanese captivity, and later handed the medals to Mr GW Seabridge, then a Straits Times editor in Malaya. The medals, hidden through years of search, are being returned to a man who has never met the finder.

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Canberra Residents Named in Birthday Honours List

Three Canberra public servants are named in the Queen's Birthday Civil Honours. An officer from the Royal Military College at Duntroon receives a Military Division award. The list highlights long service in the Public Service and territorial administration, noting careers in the Department of Territories and related boards.

Canberra Stall Corps Royal Military College Duntroon New Guinea Som For Wealth Timy Mr. Archer Rew Volusteer Riles IL Ams Department of Terriories Port Moresby Production Control Board Snd Newry Jsitnn Tecutenant-Cornelip Trevelyan Badridge Pressent RNC Avatratine Regular Army RMS Die Darwin Nyertind Foren Nz Armoured Seho MuStruol dApAn

Quality fruit needed to compete overseas

The Government sought to expand exports of Australian fruit and products to overseas markets. Ministers opened a conference noting climate similarity with South Africa and urging higher quality to succeed. Officials and executives, including W. G. By joining and W. H. Glack, attended briefings and a Canberra tour. The conference runs through Friday.

Austral W. McMahon Orelaviists Fruit Cool Stores Association of Victoria Canberra Hute Can Milla W. G W. H. Glack M.t Tilly W. A. Stewart

Tariff sheltering denied amid industry protest

A distorted report notes Australian industries protest protective barriers keep goods out of the market. Minister Beste and Hurley discuss trade policy, with Beale citing 20 years of industry experience and a government inquiry pointing to selective protection shifting to shield domestic producers. The government prepares a tariff policy for 15 to 25 percent levies after a thorough inquiry.

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Unclear fragmentary source hints at nuclear-related delays

Fragmented OCR text mentions concerns over a potential cadmium fuel or implosion risk and mentions leak frames and a possible nuclear expansion. Details are obscured, unclear statuses, and no verifiable events or entities can be confirmed.

POG DELAYS PLANES OVER MIDNIGHT TAWA AIRPORT

Disrupted flights at Canberra and Melbourne airports after POG delays cause slow arrivals and missed connections. Jets faced long holds while crews attempted to lift a tug and reposition aircraft. Canberra operations struggled with late arrivals and safety checks, with ANA craft arriving around 1:14 AM.

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Automation Not New Venture To Post Office

Report discusses adoption of automatic equipment to replace manual handling of calls at Canberra post office. It notes the introduction of new tones and automated fail signals, including the NLU tone signaling unobtainable numbers. The BY and F numbers were abandoned as the Barton Exchange began operation on April 7, with staff verifying numbers before updates.

Athonga PW. Department For Yours Subperihara

Oxford University Ozt For 157

Oxford University was dismissed for 157 at the Town SejouR meeting amid a string of injuries. Notable play by bowler He townd plenty of lift while Michiel Rines starred with the fielding gear. Avétratign captain Jon Johnson led the team as 12th man Erol was mentioned in the luncheon note. Rowing results listed Crawford Beanid and Johnson with notable scores.

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