Rural Bank Censure Motion Flops Amid Political Critique
Mr. Askin condemned the Governments handling of the Rural Bank downturn tied to the cement company and alleged Labour influence. Premier Cahill said the bank faced a dire 1951 loan dilemma with no power to force action. Country Party opposed censure, noting solidarity with bank autonomy, as the motion failed and bank activities were urged to resume.
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Askin
W. J. Campbell
Labour
Labour Party
Constructors, Limited
Cement Company
Cahill
Country Party
Cutler
N.S.W
Messrs
Dickson
Temora
A. J. Lawson
Murray
Lawson
Parliament House
Rural Bank
C. R. McKerihan
Clergymen Appeal To Surrender Escaped Inmates After Breakout
Reverend Alan Walker acting for Bishop Kerle and Reverend Gordon Powell urge escapees to surrender as 350 police seal Ona Vale-French forest. Detectives fear a deadly showdown. Simmonds and Newcombe, missing 11 days, may be armed with a revolver and rifles. Searchers report shoes and footprints amid heavy rain and wind. Public Service Board charges Long Bay Gaol officers with misconduct and neglect. five officials face hearings next week.
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Alan Walker
Bishop Kerle
Gordon Powell
Ona Vale - French
Walker
Kevin Simmonds
Leslie Newcombe
Long Bay
Simmonds and Newcombe
St Theaver
Seach
Public Service Board Today
Long Bay Gaol
Molonglo Rising Triggers Canberra Flood Precautions
Commonwealth Bridge becomes sole arterial route as floods close Scotts Crossing and the King's Avenue causeway. Molonglo River rise from heavy rain and snow leads to 18 inch water at Brisbane Avenue, with Western Creek snow, Cotter Road barriers, and impassable approaches to the Western Creek bridge.
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Commonwealth Bridge
Canberra
Camberra
Scotts Crossing
King’s Avenue
Lennox Crossing
Molonglo River
Brisbane Avenue
Western Creek
Barton Highway
Yass
Cotter
Bleak Day In Canberra Record Low Max Temperatures
Canberra faced unseasonal cold with a 50.9 degree high the lowest of the month as squally south east winds and heavy showers kept temperatures steady. Rain totals reached 108 points by nightfall from 52 points at 9 am, with forecasts predicting continued showers and cool winds.
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Canberra
Canberra Weather Office
Queensland
Electrical Storms In Queensland Haunts Brisbane Suburbs
BRISBANE Tuesday reports houses and buildings unroofed between Brisbane and the New South Wales border as a line of electrical storms moves through the area. The storm extends about 50 miles inland causing widespread damage to roofs and structures. Local authorities warn residents to stay indoors and avoid downed power lines.
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Brisbane
N.S.W
Lions Club Dinner Hosts District Leaders
Canberra Lions Club president A Smith welcomed Governor E Ireland of Lions District 201 B to the club dinner at the Carlton Lounge last night. Deputy District Governor W Mauger from Queanbeyan attended in the audience.
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Canberra Lions Club
A. Smith
Lions District
E. Ireland
Carlton Lounge
Mauger
Queanbeyan
Australian stance on immigration policy clarified
Mr Downer defended Australia’s immigration policy as a government and public stance. He said visitors should learn about the policy to understand Australia’s attitude, and that Australia aims for visitors to see as much as possible and enjoy their stay.
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Daly
Lab. Grayndler
Downer
Australia
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
People of
Lunik II Moon Photos Promised for Soon Release
London reports Izvestia published an article on the Lunik II moon probe. It states that the results will be processed and published in the next few days, according to the American Associated Press.
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London
Izvestia Today
Pepe
Lunik II
Associated Press
Sharp Rises In A C T Third Party Premiums
Third party motor premiums rise in the Australian Capital Territory from 6 13 to 8 13, with higher rates for business cars, goods vehicles over two tons, motorcycles over 2 hp, and taxis. Rates differ from New South Wales and Victoria, with gradual increases based on advisory committee figures and insurance claims data. The change follows 1957 1953 and 1954 rate histories in the ACT Victoria and NSW.
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N.S.W
Victoria
H.p
A.C.T
Acc.t. Advisory Council
Chamber of Commerce
Advisory Council
Royal Commission
Two Missing In Floods In Wollongong Area
Heavy rains drenched the Wollongong region with almost 10 inches in 24 hours. Police searched for two men in the Kembla Grange area as floods swamped shops and homes. Surf boats assisted rescues along the Princes Highway while floods damaged Unanderra Fig Tree Dapto Berkeley Port Kembla Corrimal Cringilla and disrupted Moss Vale line at Port Kembla.
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Wollongong
Kembla Grange
Princes Highway
Unanderra
Fig Tree
Dapio
Berkeley
Port Kembla
Conniston
Cringilla
Moss Vale
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Molonglo
Lions Club
Gover
Lunik
Sharp
Bertonns
Taxi Peepeiae Te Nactans Assuma Megnaciee
Omdine Pp. Mat Rrewinnetinarateeian
T. Or Les
Asa
Undertaker's Vehicle
Sydney
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