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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1958
Page
5
A reflection on Australian policy toward aborigines outlines three historical phases from displacement to welfare initiatives and eventual assimilation. The article stresses education to reduce prejudice, urges civic responsibility, and calls for renewed efforts to integrate indigenous Australians into society.
A St. John's Church service recognised medical and nursing staff with doctors, matron, and nurses attending in uniform. The sermon linked Jesus miracles to God’s love and healing, urging staff to act as living examples and to aid those in need through daily prayer and service.
The Governor-General and Lady Slim attended the Cooma Festival of the Snows Pro Ceasion on Saturday. They then returned to Government House Canberra with Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Sutton Captain Hugh Cant Lie and Miss Jean Lester among the attendees.
Mr J E O Halloran of Canberra tops judges as one of ten selected and part of an international team. Canberra representatives win trophies and diplomas at the Australasian Championships with plans for Brisbane next year.
Ford Motor Company announces reductions up to £56 on seven models including Zephyr sedan and utility Consul sedan and utility Prefect Prefect de luxe and Anglia. Reductions take effect tomorrow with all features retained and prices shown with and without sales tax.
The Royal yacht Britannia lies in Portsmouth dry dock for her fifth refit since completion four years ago. Work includes shortening masts to clear St Lawrence River bridges for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s Canada Seaway visit next year. Scraping barnacles repainting and checking engines and electrical equipment are also planned.
The Australian national shipping line had 46 ships as of June 30 with deadweight capacity of 288 044 tons and a value of £16 000 000. The latest issue of A eam shows bulk cargoes rising, while bulk ore carried exceeded 2 000 000 tons, reflecting a strong coastal traffic position.
Berlin reports show East Germany enjoys higher consumer access and growing industry under Soviet support. Analysts see rising living standards, realignments with the Kremlin, and prospects of eventual German reunification terms appealing to the West.
The first St Luke's Women's Guild fete at Yarravlumia Hall on Saturday raised £220 for furnishings in the church hall. Nearly £40 came from the jumble stall and £24 from the dolls stalls. Rain disrupted pony rides and the treasure hunt. insurance fell short by four points. Prize winners included Mrs. D Riddle for plain sponge, Mrs. B Cromer for chocolate butter cake, Jocelyn Ran for children's iced cakes, and Robert Magee for best decorated bicycle.
In London on Sunday reports say substantial wool-top buying in recent days lifted the Bradford market and reversed the earlier downward trend in wool values across Commonwealth markets. The Interet Wool Secretariat notes firmer prices since the season opened.
Thirty three competitors received highly commended marks and fourteen commended marks as the Australian Ballroom Dancing Championships announced results in Sydney. Medal lists credit pupils of Jim O Halloran School of Dancing coached by Miss Moya O Neill of Turner with multiple names and honors across Modern and Latin American categories and Swing and Waltz.
Mr Fraser will state policy at Trades Hall in a planned speech. The event aims to outline election policy and fundraising roles. lists will be prepared and circulated by union secretaries to support job initiatives.
The report lists results from ballet examinations with multiple names and grades. Notable mentions include pass plus and honours for several performers such as Margaret Linf, Tkaczuk, Janet Chown, and Jennifer Penton. Primary level shows numerous honou rs and commendations across many students.
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