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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
2
The bulletin reports warm conditions across multiple districts with high near 78 degrees and a low around 38. Southeast winds ease by afternoon with a sunny to partly cloudy sky forecast for the area and surrounding metro regions.
A fragment reports Asaerettes fleeing a windy London scene and avoiding West Berlin cinema as they pursue a feature titled The Wind. The piece references a movement toward a capital city print, naming individuals Burt tenet Braden and a font company in Canberra.
The article critiques the United Nations as failing to promote work and peace, becoming a plaything of powerful nations. It warns of misuse by countries seeking territorial gains and notes recurring failures in crises from Korea to Indochina and Cyprus, urging reform and balanced, clear thinking for lasting peace.
Report notes expected new suburban shopping leases with talks of council planning, development delays, and infrastructure work in Northbourne area. Questions raised on governance, permits, and rights of commercial access connected to Northbourne Oval and surrounding streets.
Storms drenched the opening day, with heavy rain and muddy rivers disrupting events. Officials reported delays as crews repaired damage while teams and spectators waited for safer conditions.
Canberra advisory council discussed widespread street name confusion with four names for Baldrewood Street and several other streets. They urged consistent naming through extensions and called for clarity at Parliament House vicinity and Commonwealth Avenue areas.
The minister said a public statement on salary issues would come later in the week. An appeal before the Arbitration Courts was noted, with Attorney General Benator Apioen and official figures discussing developments. The government plans to act once the lock on the appeal is resolved.
The Health Department considered new milk delivery hours amid distributor surveys to balance child welfare and home milk needs. Officials discussed a 7 pm to 1 am window with comments from Dr Wienholt and others, noting households and a potential overnight option for the inn. A customer complained of a late delivery affecting breakfast.
Fragmented OCR notes report delays in Medea rehearsals due to a religious lecture and festival constraints. The text mentions performance timing, cast members, and festival logistics affecting the final curtain plan.
A parliamentary report shows Victoria bears the highest tax evasion burden with multiple cases noted. Robert White faces penalties totaling £109 319 for unreported income while Commonwealth figures and other firms are cited in the inquiry.
Mr Quinane was elected chairman of the new council. The meeting elected J Pend and Wealth as supporters from the Department of the Interior present via representative. Voters heard expressions of cooperation and a plan to maintain council procedure and oversight with the Minister and Senate Committee before Parliament.
The council debates a civic receptions policy tied to Canberra events and international dance championships. Officials discuss funding, authorization, and recognition of international organizations shaping the grand finale, with mixed views on the town hall reception plan and municipal support.
The fragment cites a report to the Director General of Works about screens for houses and a recent inspector’s comments. It references a question from Mr Quinn and mentions screened areas and a storm troop or related matter without clear context or dates.
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