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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1959

Page

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Commonwealth trade talks push for economic co operation

Delegates stress long term realism and planned production within the Commonwealth to ensure each country makes what it can efficiently. Discussion covers reciprocal preferences, tariff freedom, Colombo Plan extension, and need for price stability and capital support to under developed nations.

Commonwealth Mr. Winch 5. W. South New Zealand Commonwealth of Nations Sovith J. W. J.C. du Plessis South Africa Shr Vo K. Mudaliar Tidia Colombo Stanley de Zoysa Ceylon De #oysa

Anti inflation campaign promotes growth and living costs

President Eisenhower and Vice President inaugurate an anti inflation drive endorsing a private 2 day campaign. Representatives from 48 national organizations seek measures for promoting economic growth and curbing living costs.

Washington NAP Eisenhower Living Chista

Prohibition Urged For Papua New Guinea

A conference of Christian missions in Papua and New Guinea urged total alcohol prohibition. The plan seeks to outlaw imports and manufacture for five years and impose annual renewable permits during a transition. Father John McGhee opposed the motion, warning officials and firms could abandon the territory.

A.a.p.reuter All Christian Missions Papua New Guinea Wesley Sutton Rabaul John McGhee Sutton

Nails Found In Stall Of Cup Runner

In Melbourne at Flemington C.I.B. investigate possible attempt to maim Travel Boy to prevent him from running in the Melbourne Cup. Two nail‑driven wooden slivers were found in Travel Boy's stall and were observed near Balfast's strapper in an adjacent stall. No further suspicious items were found after a course-wide search.

Melbourne Flemington C.I.B Travel Boy Balfast V.rc Frank Bullock

Japanese Pearling Fleet Sails for Japan

The Japanese pearling fleet, comprising eleven luggers and one mother ship, has sailed for Japan. Minister for Primary Industry Adermann stated the move yesterday.

Japan Adermann

New Zealand Praises Australian Efforts in New Guinea Trust Work

Mr. Nash told the U.N. Trusteeship Committee that the large but worthwhile task in New Guinea is proceeding with Australia bearing major cost. He cited Western Samoa’s road to independence, NZ support after 1961, and joint administration of Nauru with Australia and Britain.

Australia United Nations’ Trusteeship Committee Nash Western Samoa New Zealand Britain Nauru Pacific Sulphate New Guinea Canberra Te Island

Margins Case Decision Expected Next Month

Sydney report says a decision in the margins case is anticipated next month. Commonwealth Council of the A F U chairman Mr Horsburch stated the hearing of the metal trades case should conclude in Melbourne by November 13 and that a Christmas announcement is likely.

Sydney Commonwealth Council of the A.F.U Horsburch Melbourne

Five Minute Strike In Canberra For Melbourne Cup Broadcasts

Canberra offices and shops paused for five minutes as workers and shoppers gathered to listen to the Melbourne Cup broadcast. At 2 45 p m crowds blocked streets while typists and assistants left desks to hear the race. Bookmakers stopped bets and many private homes held charity events as the city returned to normal after the telecast.

Canberra Acton A.C.T. Jockey Club Metropolitan

Melbourne Cup finish scene with Pat Glennon on Macdougal

Pat Glennon caps a sweeping ride to outpace rivals and seize the Melbourne Cup. Nether Gold edges White Hills for second on the rails while Grand Garry sits fourth, with Sir Blink fifth and Trellios sixth in the closing stages. Travel Boy leads a pack including Yeman Grand Scot and Valerius in the foreground.

Macdougal Adelaide Pat Glennon White Hills Nether Gold Grand Garry Sir Blink Trellios Travel Boy Yeman Grand Scot Valerius

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Commonwealth Trade Winch Colonel Glover United Kingdom Port Moresby Canberra University College U.N How Macdougal
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