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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
10
A partial OCR fragment references ITA research conduct and identifiers amid unclear notes. It mentions E Evans, a person connected to verification and a WAycation term, with obscure phrases about airman and communications context. The readable items are names and scattered phrases. the rest is unintelligible.
A partial fragment reports discussion on assignments for representatives and a pending appointment. It notes developments, with mention of a general business meeting and possible government action yesterday. Names and places are largely unreadable in the OCR.
The Ainslie Primary School senior choir and the Joyal Military College band impressed ABC officials during auditions in Canberra. ABC expects more Australians with musical talent to join future programs, noting quality from the child choir and praise for the Royal Military recording. Canberra officials see strong talent and ABC aims to foster musical development nationally.
Canberra police, schools, and child guidance experts warn of rising juvenile delinquency. Reports cite lack of parental discipline and poor home life as key causes. Several youths aged 12 to 14 faced Children’s Court on theft and vandalism charges, with officials urging parents to engage in their children's education and behavior.
Frangipani is flown from Darwin and Brisbane for the Red Cross fete at Canberra House on Saturday. Mrs Crouch Brisbane Chelsea Flower Show committee will send orchids and gerberas. Chids and canifex are also being flown. parking and outdoor entertainments planned. funds from a Higlog tax aid fete expenses. Cakes for the kitchen stall may be left at Canberra House or B R Roberts Civic Centre before 11:30 a.m. on fete day.
A Reuters report says the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan a brief London visit next month. The Duchess expects to walk publicly without recognition, noting memories of 20 years ago as friends recall them.
Mr Cahill told Opposition leader Mr Morton and others that there was no planned rise in the basic wage next month and no provision for quarterly increases. He opposed linking wage rises to profits and prices controls, saying workers deserve fair pay. Fraser questioned cost stability for Australian industry and the potential abolition of quarterly wage adjustments amid overseas competition.
Two prisoners allegedly guarded an armed limousine believed to be President Eisenhower’s in Lexington Kentucky. Police intervened after a Federal agent drove the car to a police garage. Prisoners reportedly cleaned the garage and accessed an unlocked firearms compartment.
In a monthly report District Agronomist Mr Fe Armstrong notes most of the Queanbeyan Monaro district crops finish after harvest and store poorly. Supplies are exhausted and seed potatoes hard to obtain. Many Canberra residents have planted backyard crops to cope.
A faulty report states three men were dead on arrival and two others killed in a crash near an air force base in South Carolina. Injured individuals were taken to a hospital as authorities investigated the collision at the naval facility.
In London, on a Wednesday, Lord Montgomery unveiled a small exhibit in a London school. He recalled that over 14 years ago the master plan for the Normandy invasion was conceived in that headmaster’s room at the school. Montgomery, known as Monty, is an old boy of the institution.
Prices rose across all wool varieties as Gee Long venues enter day two. Activity increased from opening with wider inquiry and keener competition. Market was described as seller favorable in parts of the sale.
A blast and oil fire at General Motors Holden's Bend plant in Melbourne killed Frederick James Johnston, 41, of Kingwood, and left Leon Roland Davy, 36, of North Melbourne, in critical condition. Two other workers were sprayed with burning oil. one, aged 27, was saved by a leather jacket but suffered serious injuries. The blaze, caused by a switch-room contact breaker, was brought under control by two fire brigades.
Brisk bidding from Britain, Japan, and the Continent continued today as Merino fleece sold for 1134 to one bale from Brookatead, amid solid competition.
Horare Hunt of Bist Street Narrabundah reported shimmers leaping from under his car as he drove along Cooma Road near Queanbeyan late last night. He jumped clear. police aided in extinguishing a blaze that had the vehicle fully engulfed. The fumes trapped the car and it was destroyed.
The Minister for Burma U Sain Bwe will depart Brisbane on October 10 aboard the Nhuw Holland with his wife. He has served as Australian Minister for Burma since April 1954. Shen will assume charge as Chargé d Affaires upon arrival.
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