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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1956

Page

2

Labour split in New South Wales mirrors Victoria rift

A NSW Labour breakaway movement emerges, drawing parallels with Victoria's Anti-Communist Party. The piece argues the split harms national progress, weakens both Liberal and Labour fronts, and that waiting for a general conference to adjudicate could have strengthened the cause. It warns internal strife distracts government and risks Australia’s democratic vitality.

New South Wales Victoria Labour Party Australia

Calwell and Casey Clash Over Suez Attitudes in Liberal Labor Row

In a heated exchange on the Suez issue, Mr. Calwell and Mr. Casey debated whether Casey’s stance aligned with Australian sentiment. Calwell criticized Casey’s comments as inconsistent with Prime Minister Menzies and Labour leadership, noting the broader Liberal position and calls for close alignment with U.S. policy and Eisenhower’s approach.

Labour Casey Nasser Mwen Calwe'le

Bank Urges Saving Promotion Amid Australian Outlook

The A N Z Bank October Quarterly Survey argues balanced development needs boosted savings. It advocates tax-based siphoning and positive saving incentives, notes capital demands from Australia and abroad, and warns borrowing prospects remain challenging while seeking favorable international terms.

A.N.Z. Bank Australia UGA Calita Aversea

VICE-REGAL ATTENDANCE AT SERVICES AND CEREMONIES

The Administrator of the Commonwealth Sir oom Nitt attended Captain MAL P Stitched and returned to Sydney, Tamworth in the afternoon. Yesterday morning His Excellency, with Flight-Lieutenant J A Macneil, attended divine service at Je:kurrewe Church. In the afternoon His Excellency presided at the annual ceremonial cadet Reed Switoaghoy event in Belon fy New 'alea.

Commonwealth Oom Nitt Mal P Sydney Tamworth J. A. Macneil A.D.C Kuerrewe Church Earl

Unions Back Mr. Gair in Queensland Shearing Dispute

In Rockhampton a 23 member meeting adopted a motion urging the Queensland Trades and Labour Council Disputes Committee to direct the AWU to accept the Premier’s plan as a settlement basis for the shearing dispute. The motion carried 33 to nine, warning that non disposal of wool in Brisbane stores would damage the economy and cause widespread unemployment.

Rockhampton Bunjay Wade Queensland Trades and Labour Council Disputes Committee AWU Brisbane

Premier Looks To Three Day Week

Premier Cahill urged careful planning to prevent automation from harming employment and living standards. He warned against industrial chaos seen overseas, saying a three day week could be possible if managed wisely.

Bydney Cahill

Canberran Community Fair Raises Funds For Building

A Canberran event featured a mock court led by War A, armour displays, and a canteen with a duck dish as weary passengers watched. The 12th Canberra Troop of Scouts from Duntroon hosted cruises and a basket weaving group offered 80 baskets for sale under Mrs F Hassett. Welfare Association president Mrs I Al Campbell praised donations aiding the building fund, as YMCA president Mr K Arsecott lauded the effort’s impact.

Susie RMLC Canberra Duntroon Mra. F. Hassett Welfare, Association Mra I. al Campbell YMCA K. Arsecott Duntroon Welfare Association

Dr and Mrs Mace to Visit Canberra

Dr and Mrs David Mace leaders of the Marriage Guidance Movement will visit Canberra on November 7 and 8. They will address public meetings at the Methodist National Memorial Church and speak at a youth and women’s groups including the YWCA and the National Council of Women. Dr Mace began ministry in England and helped found the Marriage Guidance Council in 1938. In 1967 the Maces went to Drew University and then lectured internationally in Japan Hong Kong Malaya Ceylon India and Pakistan on marriage guidance.

David Mace Marriage Guidance Movement Canberra Methodist National Memorial Church Canberrara Mace Young Women's Christian Association l National Council of England Bermondsey London Mi Guidance Council Britain Drew University America Japan Hong Kong Malaya Ceylon India Pakistan

Getting To Know The Icecaps

Tens of thousands of years ago ice sheets covered continents and global temperatures were about 10 degrees cooler. The oceans stood lower by at least 300 feet as glaciers grew from snowfall exceeding melt, shaping the Antarctic ice sheet and producing large icebergs and thick bedrock ice.

Antarctica Intel Greenland

Greenland Ice Facts Reveal Subsurface Valleys and Ice Volume

Six years of scientific work led by Paul-Emile Victor shows Greenland’s icecap rises over 10,000 ft above sea level while bedrock lies below sea level in many areas. Four-fifths of the island is iced. total volume could crown the globe with a 17 ft mantle if spread out. Future Antarctic studies will expand with the International Geophysical Year starting next July.

Arctic Antarctic South Pole Maweon Bureau of Mineral Resources United States Jon Jares Greenland Paul-Emile Vientor Antarctica Ake Vietor

Toll Road Plan Faces Government Review in Melbourne

Collier Garland Ltd. will press ahead with its Melbourne to Sydney toll highway plan despite Premier Bolts opposition. Raine Gi Ltd. director W. Ghapowloff said his company expects reaction but hopes a national policy for toll roads will help. He criticized Bolts for opposing the plan without seeing details.

Melbourne Collier Garland Ltd Sydney Bolts Raine Gi Ltd W. Ghapowloff Bolte Bhapowloff

Treasury deficit and revenue rise amid higher military costs

London report notes total revenue of 218,566,918 with an overall deficit of £538,091,012. Revenue increases outpaced by higher ordinary expenditure and armed services costs at £183,807,780 more than the previous year, pushing total expenditures to £1,868,411,08.

London Bunda A.ap Reuter Fortheimary —Srevenue

Labor party split looms as figures flag sun and state turmoil

A fragmented exchange in the Sta reveals shifting loyalties within the Labor arena. Key figures from the former ALP, including a secretary and veteran MPs, speak on alliances with the new Labour Party in Sydney, while accusations fly over Communist ties and delayed trade talks.

New Labour Party Sydney You Wong ALP Bis Mr. Ning Thy Cutive

Official notice on wool industry bale contribution scheme

A government notice from the Department outlines an official effectiveness measure for rural areas over a three month period. It references a child offer to the council and mentions wool industry bale contributions and related terms.

Sydney

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