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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1955

Page

2

Consumer credit operations and regulation debate

A parliamentary discussion on consumer credit cites the need to curb usury in hire purchase and protect the public. It questions banking boundaries, rate practices, and the role of Commonwealth and state oversight in limiting high interest and mispricing.

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Indoor recreation centre planned for Braddon district

A proposal outlines a 7 500 pound grant and land acquisition for a Braddon section 11 site to construct an indoor recreation centre. It would include an entrance hall kitchen dressing rooms a stage a library and social facilities with a stage and athletics space.

Joe Camus Roy Ike Hlealth A.J. Motair Mr Finens Uae Braddon Sage Recreation Poarls

Minister Reveals Undue School Punishments

The minister reports widespread use of corporal discipline in schools. He cites cases including spanking of a 18 year old girl and a boy who later died, detailing complaints from parents and the board’s response. Authorities say reforms are needed and penalties will be issued for proven abuses.

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Canberra Forecast With Rain and Winds Across Regions

Weather bulletin notes warmer day followed by northerly winds then cooler air. Forecasts show rain developing in coastal districts and patchy showers inland with mild to moderate seas. Capitals Sydney Adelaide Hobart Darwin and others listed with expected temperatures and conditions.

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Wedding Teaser Noted in Veiled Bergen Record

A brief wedding teaser from a local notice mentions a union in the evening at a venue in J Som and references Roone, Tyumen, and Baundronstesdet Jetery. Details are fragmentary and the exact names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Parliament Rejects Release Of Browne And Fitzpatrick

Parliament rejected the motion to release Browne and Fitzpatrick amid a sharp division among parties. Government supporters and opposition clashed during the vote with accusations of improper conduct and calls for discipline as the chamber debated the best path forward.

Parliament Browne Fitzpatrick

Parliament S mit speech on trial fairness and rights

A chaotic parliamentary record shows debate over trial fairness and the right to confront witnesses. Ministers and opposition clash on open court procedures and due process amid calls for accountability and restraint.

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Amendment Out Of Order Sparks House Debate

A parliamentary session sees an amendment ruled out of order triggering a clash as Mr Evatt moves to dissent but the motion is defeated by 62 votes to 46. Speakers including Mr Prawer and Mr Fraser debate the Prime Minister’s conduct and the motion to release prisoners, with party lines and parliamentary procedure central to the tense exchange.

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Labour Walk-out Denounced As Disgrace To House

A satirical speech denounced the walkout in Parliament, accusing those who staged it of betraying the Privileges Committee and Parliament. The speaker called the act a disgrace to the Commonwealth as Budget debates triggered angry interjections and rival responses from Labour members.

Labour Tab Fairman Joli Tie Mousa Commonwealth Eet Barrie Mr. Mullens Frost

US Party On Tour Of West Coast

A US delegation plans a West and Northwest itinerary including Adelaide Perth Carmarvon South Broome Darwin and Mount Isa with overnight entertainments at stations and volcanic sites. The senior officer will be Counsellor of Embassy Mr James Feterson and other officers include Colonel Rowe Greening and Captain Joseph Cage with Naval Counselor Winahip joining Perth leg. The ambassador Amos J. Peasiee may join part of the trip depending on arrangements.

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Government House Wedding Details and Arrivals

Readable fragments describe a royal or gubernatorial wedding at Government House with a bride in white, a decorated church, and attendees including Dame Pattir Menzinn and diplomatic-minion spouses. Guests traveled from Melbourne and Toawoam fin as the couple planned a three-tiered ceremony and a reception in the Government House.

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Families Fund To Be Closed

Donors are asked to notify the committee of their intention before the closing date. The fund will be closed afterward and remaining arrangements, including legacy handling, will proceed per instructions.

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