Democratic Labour Party promises and criticisms in Canberra debate
The Canberra Times critiques the Democratic Labour Party platform and Senator Cole’s speeches accusing him of borrowing from Evatt. It highlights promises on child endowment, pension increases, tax reforms, free education, decentralisation, and rural finance, while noting foreign policy fear and the party’s doubtful feasibility.
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Colombo Plan Aid Increases Expected At Conference
A Colombo Plan conference with 18 member nations prepares to recommend enhanced economic aid. Preliminary meetings lead to ministerial sessions, with U S Secretary of State Dulles expected to pledge more aid and Britain Australia New Zealand and Japan possibly boosting their contributions. Canada has already signaled its support.
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Excellencies Dine With Reverend and Professor
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Tady Slim hosted a dinner yesterday for the Reverend and Mrs Arthur and Professor Db Trendall, sharing an evening of sociable conversation and cordial hospitality with notable guests.
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Builders Accept Agreement in Canberra Meeting
The president of the Canberra ranch of the Building Workers Industrial Union Mr K P Mackensie said last night union members had agreed to sign the Civil and Civic agreement. The plan, signed by NSW building trades groups, was rejected earlier by the BWILU in Canberra. A special meeting yesterday showed overwhelming support for signing.
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Letters To The Editor on Diplomatic Disabilities
A reader discusses a friend's reluctance to serve abroad due to perceived losses and grey disabilities. The writer suggests the observer encourage candid replies and considers asking why others should envy such a post. Yarralumla. Hill-Billy.
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Canberra housing lag vs state progress in 1947 to 1957
Analysis compares Canberra housing output with Australian states over June 1947 to June 1957. It notes NSW built a dwelling for every 24 added persons while ACT achieved one dwelling per four people. The text calls the ACT outcome a result of limited Commonwealth construction and poor private-building conditions.
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Ansett Transport reports eight month profit and plan
Ansett Transport Industries Ltd announces a net profit of £514,700 for the latest eight months after the ANA merger in October. Surplus aircraft sales add £920,000. Directors declare a final 5 percent dividend to be paid December 12, totaling 10 percent for next year.
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Britons Face Dull Political Scene Ahead of General Election
London dispatch notes British party conferences produced little passion with Labour Tories muted over plans on land reform state ownership and mortgage policy. Young voters face a choice between aging establishment and union influence, with Liberals offering a fringe modern alternative.
Disabled Australians Find Jobs Through Rehab Programs
More than 10,750 disabled people were helped into jobs by Australia’s Social Services Department, including New Australians and those with varied disabilities. About 1,450 are in rehabilitation training nationwide, with 200 soon entering employment. The program saves an estimated £2,000,000 annually.
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Roberton
Canberra
Australia
Australian economy buoyant despite global setback says bank
The National Bank of Australia Ltd reports in its monthly summary that consumer spending, private capital expenditure, and government spending rose last year. It notes internal buoyancy and resilience in domestic activity despite world economic conditions.
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Hire Purchase Debt Tops 300 Million in Australia
Australian hire purchase debt rose to 300,818,000. Over the year the indebtedness grew from 38,790,000 to the current total, with about 104,173 new hire purchase agreements signed for goods valued at 31,650,000. Most new contracts covered vehicles, finance plans, and household electrical items.
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Canberra Venue For Chambers Of Commerce Talks
Annual conference of the Chambers of Commerce of the Southern Tableland and South Coast will be held in Canberra. Delegates at Wollongong proposed Canberra as host for the next meeting to be held next April.
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Wollongong
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Governor Advises Spanking to Teach Child Safety
Sydney report cites Governor Sir Eric Woodward urging spanking as the best method to raise safety awareness in children. He recalls spanking his own son for danger, and recounts being punished as a boy for pointing a rifle at his brother. He warns carelessness as a major killer.
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