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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1958

Page

6

Services Limit Lands For Auction In Canberra

A National Capital Development Commission spokesman said land available for auction hinges on serviced sites with utilities and roads. He noted criticism claiming sparse parcels and limited sites, with auctions set for November 7 and 13. The Commission said exceptions exist and the 38th section lists over 100 sites to ease land shortage.

Eid Cone National Capital Development Commission Yarra Pine Canberra O'Connor Alter

Wool Buying Keener at Sydney Wool Sales

Sydney wool market opened the Ten series with firmer prices across Merino fleece and skirtings and stronger competition. Buyers from Japan, the Continent, Great Britain, and mills showed solid demand as North Central and Far Western wool areas predominated in offerings from the state.

Sydney Japan Continent Great Britain Focal Mills Tablelands

Mr Overall To Visit Britain

The National Capital Development Commissioner Mr J W Overall will leave Canberra tonight for England to study Canberra development proposals. A spokesman said he will spend most time in London and around the city and plans to return to Australia by plane in about four weeks.

National Capital Development J. W. Qverail Australia England Canberra Jay Pla Kommalston Qverall Commission Camberra London Planet

Russians Test Nuclear Device in Arctic

The U S Atomic Energy Commission announced that Russia conducted another high yield nuclear test in the Arctic yesterday, marking the seventh detonation since September 30.

Washington Arctic U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

British Troops To Leave Jordan By October End

Amman reports unofficial sources say all British forces will be clear of Jordan by October 29. One Cameronians battalion with heavy equipment begins leaving Aqaba Port October 20 per King Hussein’s date.

Jordan Amman A.a.p.reuter Gaid Cameronians Aqaba King Hussein Robeson U.K London A.a.p-Reuter St. Paul's Cathedral Paul Robeson Ute West Germany EOKA A.p.reuter Lennox Boyd Daily Mail Belgrave Square Reds York Sun Elder Colorado Te Wonen Scientista Imane C.S International Geophyalrail

Six TV Licences For State Cities

Federal Cabinet allocated two TV licences in Brisbane and Adelaide and granted others in Perth Hobart and Tasmanian sites. Brisbane licences were to Brisbane Television Ltd and Queensland Television Ltd with major shareholdings by local and Sydney-based interests. Adelaide licences went to Southern Television Corporation Ltd and Television Broadcasters Ltd. Perth and Hobart licences went to TWV Ltd and Tasmanian Television Ltd. The Australian Broadcasting Control Board advised, noting the government overturned a prior single-licence stance.

Federal Cabinet Commercial Televisio Ir. Davidson Brisbane Brisbane ‘Television Ltd Brisbane Courier Mall Brisbane Telegraph the Northern Star Lismore the Tweed Newspaper Co. Ltd Murwillumbah Queensland Television Ltd Truth and Sportsman West Australian Newspapers Ltd Tasmanian Television Ltd Davies Bros. Ltd Hobart Mercury Davidson Adelaide Perth Hobart Westmonth Tts Tte T.V. Statons Independent Local Companion Hoerald and Weekly Times Ltd Melbourne Herald Brisbane TV Lia Television Broadcasters Ltd Adelalie Melbourne HSV Brisbane T.V. Ltd Herald Weekly Times Herald and Weekly Times

Urges Country Television Before Colour

Australian expert Professor H B G Casimir urged developing television in country centres rather than introducing colour TV. He noted Australia’s vast area challenges but said more stations and better links would let country viewers enjoy sport and events they now miss, bringing them closer to city entertainment.

Mayoourny Monaoy Australia H. B. G. Casimir Melbourne Casimir Philips Industries Ltd Etolland University of Leyden Ayatralla

Briton Accused Of RAF Secrets Mishandling

A Royal Air Force clerk is sent back to Britain for a court martial over a breach of security regulations at Edinburgh Field. The case involves handling sensitive Salisbury missiles data, with authorities saying the information could aid an enemy. Townley, minister for supply, notes the arrest and transfer as part of a joint investigation with Australian security forces.

Royal Air Force Britain Inburgh Field Townley Comberre London Salisbury Wookers G. R Richards U731 RAF Tims Enyland Toralga Del News

Home Made Gun Wounds Boy In Yorkshire Incident

Police searched schoolboys at Bredford Yorkshire after a boy fired a home made pipe gun at himself. A two inch wooden pipe exploded near his eye but caused injury. AAP reports the Daily Sketch coverage of the incident.

London Bredford Yorkshire Sin Sunt Daily Sketch Boch Kim

Burroughs Adding Machines Offer Efficient Office Help

Burroughs machines handle simple contrala and tedious totaling jobs with speed. Best boy is Burroughs for small or large calculations and reliable on site service. Options include hand or electric models with subtraction and varying capacities for every business.

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