Privy Council upholds reasonable road tax ruling in interstate trucking
The Privy Council decision declares Victoria may levy a tax on interstate road hauliers to share highway maintenance costs. It overturns NSW rules seen as prohibitive, confirming a balanced fee rather than an outright barrier to trade between states.
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Pull High Court
Privy Council
New South Wales Transport (Coordination) Act
New South Wales
Fall High Court
Sydney
Melbourne
Offer to Present The Father at Sydney Theatre
The Independent Theatre Sydney offered to present Can hotth Repertory Theatre’s The Father there three nights later, with Miss Doria Fitton as adjudicator at the Arts Cup drama competition in Canberra last week. Canberra won unplaced in the final, won by Mudgee Dramatic Society, while Eve Hardwicke was named best actress. Fitton praised Canberra’s production as expert with fine attention.
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the Wrector
Independent ‘Teatre
Sydney
Doria Fitton
Canhotth
Suciety
Avenet Stnadberg
Miss Fitton
Arta Caupery
Canberra
Mudgee Dramatic Society
Southernone
Eve Hardwicke
Misa Fitton
Evewicke
Tan Maclean
Daphne Curtin
Kenneth Rogers
Ulle
Independent Theatre
J. Shaver
Royal Family Find Peace At Lonely Lodge
The Sunday Dispatch diarist reports the Royal Family retreat to a secret Balmoral lodge eight miles from Balmoral Castle, reached over moorland. The Queen cooks on an iron range while Prince Philip collects firewood. no bathroom, six chairs, a comfortable sitting room.
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Lonely Lodge
London
P. - Reuter
Balmoral
Prince Philip
Glassalt Bhiel
Anid
Prince
Glassalt
VICE-REGAL ATTENDED BY SLIM IN MALAYA DEPENDENCE
On Saturday morning His Excellency the Governor-General Field Marshal Sir William Slim attended by Lieutenant P.4. James ADC was pres- Dependence on Malaya.
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Sir William Slim
James
A.D.C
Malaya
Canadian Troops Join Atom Bomb Test Near Las Vegas
Canadian troops participated in an American nuclear test near Las Vegas as part of the current series, along with German and French nationals testing their shelters. After the blast, about 1,000 moved from the position, while assault maneuvers were planned at a distance of around 10,000 yards and the shot was fired from a tower. the flash was visible in San Francisco about 1000 miles away.
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Las Vegas
Reuter
Jean Than
Harkness
San Francisco
Colours Chosen for Royal Tour in 1956
Princess Margaret selects three colours from spring summer 1956 range for women's wear ahead of her Caribbean tour. The choice accompanies a London event marking the upcoming royal voyage. Majesty's patronage noted as she opens a new colour range.
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London
Princess Margaret
Cornell
Princesa
Eggs Sold Wholesale At Wholewise Prices For 27 Years
Sydney Sunday report quotes chairman W. H. Brave of the Rigg Board stating eggs have been purchasable wholesale in 15 dozen lots from We Hoard at Wholewise prices for 27 years. The board has allowed householders to combine purchases, while noting possible action against suburban grocers selling eggs below retail.
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Sydney
Rigg Board
W. OH. Brave
Eye Board
Ron Eider
Adult Classes At St Christopher’s Parish Series
A ten-session course at St Christopher’s School on APOCHAL is announced by Very Rev Dean A J McGilvray. Rev Dr P A Cusack leads the program focusing on origin and constitution of the church with Monday night meetings and Q and A portions.
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St. Christopher's School
Monarc
St. Christopher's Pro- Catheral
A. J. McGilvray
P.m
P. A. Cusack
Sheep Wool Exam Results Published by Technical Education
The Department of Technical Education released the final sheep and wool examination results. Notable successes include Caneberra area entries with Credit and Pass marks awarded to multiple students such as Hallington Gunning Armour Ryan Shannon Fatmore and several others across Wetage 1 and Wetage 2 categories.
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Department of Technical Edilcation
Canberra
Credit Nld
Hallington
Gunning
Armour
W. R. Ryan
M, Wam
R. Shannon
Pass
Fatmore
Cred
A. J. Rasker
Pans
Daniel
R. B
Hyles
Ae Credit
Wale
Johnson
Fane
Lyell
D. L. Muller
A Heffernan
B. K. Johnson
L I. Hallam
Pons
McGrath
J. C. Betta
W. . Grace
K. J. Southwall
The Dawn of Automation and the Robot Society
An essay exploring automation's rise in industry from Moscow's auto plants to American factories. It argues machines will handle production and judgment tasks, reshaping work in factories, banks, and government. The piece warns of optimistic and solemn views as workers fear job losses while praising electronic brains expanding control.
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Moscow
Britain
Coventry Car
Insurance cMeer
Road Tax Will Aid Railways, Mr. D. Howse
Mr. David J. Towne said Victorian railways gain from a mileage road tax on interstate traffic. Speaking at a seven day interstate rail executives conference in Melbourne, Howse noted railways lose freight to road transport and urged a standard link between Melbourne and Albury while citing U.S. and Canadian privatised rails expanding road services.
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Feti
David J. Towne
Me. Hower
Melbourne
New South Wales
Medbourne
Albury
Howee
United States
Conada
Large Merchant Shipping Exercises In Anzam Region
The Minister for the Navy announces a large-scale merchant shipping control exercise in the Anzam region from September 9 to 13. It will test regional organisation in wartime-like conditions with RAN and RN ships, naval shore establishments, and British merchant shipping taking part to gather firsthand insights for future hostilities.
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Anzam
Davidson
R.A.N
E.N
RAN
Royal Navy
Malayan
RAAS
Automation as a Factory Staffing Tool and Its Reality
The passage discusses automation as staffing factories and offices with flexible robot machines capable of handling varied orders and monitoring operations. It traces automation from long-term mass production to advanced mechanisation, noting memory storage via magnetic tapes and sensors as essential eyes and memory for automated systems.
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oFey Ford
Rotary Drive To Promote Road Safety Campaign In Canberra
A Canberra Rotary campaign aims to reward courteous driving and safe road use. Each month for ten months a driver judged by police recommendations for safe driving will be named driver of the month and invited to a Rotary dinner to receive a token of appreciation. The effort seeks to reduce road accidents and improve road safety in the city.
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Rotary
Canberra
Wakitie Street
Tsmwers
Polip
Cay Junction
A. G. Phillips
Canberra Polices Or Pols
Jungle Doctor addresses Anglican youth rally
Lanne Ware reports a youth rally marking the month of interest in missions. Dr. Waite showcased the Jungle Doctor work in Tanganyika and told of a cataract operation in Nvumi. The parish plans to fund an operating table for Eil Matinde at about £265, with films and talks linking sight with hospital light.
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Lanne Ware
Missiona
Churenh Mission Society
Tanganyika
All Saints
Eilmatinde
Waite
Nvumi
White
Ken Dalley
Sainte
Canberra
Sune
All Belnts
Pensioners to Arrive Today in Canberra Visit
Six members of the Combined Pensioners Federation will arrive in Canberra for sessions seeking a rise in due pension. Two from New South Wales and four from Victoria will be supported by the ACT Mirada and Council during the plan. The treasurer Sir Arthur towee them.
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Wie
Federetion
Canberra
Veta
Sesaion
N.8.w
Victoria
ACT
Mirada
Council
Irom
Cue
Ees Cenines Basta
Sionees
Sir Arthur
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St. Christopher's
Steve Pugh
Aniverailles
Erafla Pia
D. Howse
Jungle Doctor
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