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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1956

Page

5

Evatt critique blocks federal price policy plan

The Opposition leader proposes Labour help to cede state powers to the Commonwealth for a national anti inflation policy. The piece argues such a referendum unlikely, warns against overreaching wage controls, and urges cooperation between Commonwealth and States while criticizing some state conduct.

Austalian Labour Party Commonwealth Labour Australian Labour Party Senate Dr. Evatt Canberra Evatt Evan

Young Filipino Journalist Visits Australia on Education Tour

A 23 year old Manila native Ernesto Roceles arrived in Sydney from the Philippines as part of an 18 month educational tour in Australia. He plans to train as a journalist writing for city and provincial papers and expects to work in Sydney today on his first Australian newspaper assignment. He noted Tagalog is rarely spoken officially while English dominates public life.

Ernesto G. Rocieles Manila Canberra Australia Roceles Sydney Philippines Tegalog

Prince Charles may be renamed at Cromwell service

A report from London notes the possibility that Prince Charles could be known as Oliver EL and Fouartay by Privy Councillor at a service marking the 1st anniversary of Oliver Cromwell's death in 1638.

London Prince Charles Oliver EL and Fouartay Oliver Cromveet

Commonwealth Loan Oversubscribed and Conversion Updates

The £80 million Commonwealth Loan closed on August 28 was oversubscribed by £1.4 million, according to Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden. Conversion results for £70.2 million maturing August 15 total £54.61 million, with £11.9 million redeemed by the National Debt Linking Fund. About £3.7 million in securities remain with holders who have not decided to redeem or convert.

Arthur Fadden Fins Commonwealth Securities Arthur Commonwealth Bank

Honours Conferred on Sir Kenneth Street with St Michael and St George

His Excellency administered the accolade and invested Sir Kenneth Street with the insignia of Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.

Sir Kenneth Street Saint Michael and Saint George

Celebrity concert schedule shifts to Australia

Sahoo Lateiner, famed performer, travels to Australia by air to Sydney for a concert date moved from Bat. Canberra timing slips. tickets will be adjusted to the new Monday date. Lateiner, welcomed by ABC in 1948, has earned praise in Europe and the UBA after a major recording contract.

Australia Lateiner Sydney United States Fairwen Canberra Baturdey Sahoo Lateiner A.B.C iMusic W. G. James New York Critica Europe UBA

ACT Will Be Included In Road Tax Act

The State Government plans to amend the Transport (Co-ordination) Act to license and regulate public motor vehicles between New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. This follows a High Court ruling and an appeal by Leo Michael Dunley, to extend licensing beyond in-state services.

N.S.W Australian Capital Territory High Court Ac.t N.8.w Leo Michael Dunley

Philippines to Accept Australian Aid for Community Needs

Vice-President and Foreign Secretary Carlos Garcia announced in Baguio that the Philippines would accept an Australian aid offer of 1,100,000 pesos aimed at addressing civilian and military deficiencies. The SEATO conference opened as Lieut. Gen. Jesus Vargas was elected Chief of Staff and conference chairman.

Baguio P.reuter Philippines Carlos Garcia SEATO Garcis

Romance Of The Telephone In Australia’s Early Lines

The history traces telephony from private lines linking Melbourne and the Stock Exchange to public networks. Key milestones include 1880 Melbourne exchange, 1912 Geelong automatic exchange, 1907 Sydney- Melbourne link, 1930 Perth reach, and 1936 wartime strain. Canberra trunk exchange modernizes with instant connections and visual status details. The piece honors pioneers and the shift from horse-drawn haste to global electronic networks.

Wirst Srt Ie Whitamatown Melbourne Stock Exchange Ahipa Williamatown Port Phillip Sydney Melcournie North Head Lighthouse The Wenaston Mehourne Geelong Adelaide Brisbane Perth Canberra Hrinbane Deaka Ind Iy New York London Timpbuktoo Canberra Exchange

Chapel 41 Fatrbarrn Undergoes Redecoration Work

The chapel project, led by Captain Curiam Taira juett, progresses with internal fittings supplied by the Air Board and Air Parc ees Tre. Canberra residents are invited to subscribe to memorial windows honoring battle memory as alterations near completion. A service is planned for September 15 at the chapel.

Temaion Curiam Taira Juett Air Board Air Parc Ees Tre Canberra Mai Ares

Apex To Press Murray Flood Appeal

The Murray River flood appeal gathers funds with figures around £80 and more, as local groups and volunteers pledge support. Canberra notices show broad community drive including a dance event at the YWCA to raise money for victims and relief efforts.

Apex Murray Murray River Hobe Amdit Rex Canberra Hue and Danke Staffe Youre — Vicoris League Apexians

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