Proposed amendment to Hire Purchase Ordinance in ACT aims to protect buyers
The Canberra Times reports on a proposed amendment to the Hire Purchase Ordinance seeking stronger buyer protection while preserving the system’s goal to enable purchases of motor vehicles and home appliances. It notes risks from high effective interest, calls for a maximum effective rate, and expects ACT legislation to extend protection while not overburdening finance operations.
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Abe
Harve
Australian Capital Territory
Worm Experiment at ANU Sparks Global Interest
An Australian National University study uses earthworms to explore muscle chemistry similarities with mammals. Led by Professor Ay Fi Ennor, the project tests a compound found in worms that, if replicated, could advance biological understanding. Dr. D. Mc Grath and Mrs. J. Beattie assisted. worms were solicited, yielding a hundredweight from child and adult deliverers aged five to sixteen for payment.
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Austrachian National University
Ay Fi. Ennor
D. McGrath
J. Beattie
Ennor
Ennot
Migrant prisoner released amid deportation case in Melbourne
In the Supreme Court the Commonwealth stated Gulleppe Tropeana was voluntarily released from Pentridge Gaol to assist his son in presenting his appeal against deportation. The decision followed behind the scenes discussions between his lawyers and the Minister for Immigration, Mr Dow.
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Commonwealth
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Pentridge
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Cwalain
Dowiners
Tropexno
Work Day To Aid Church Opens In Canberra
Young people in Canberra prepare for the Congregational Union annual Work Day for Christ on Saturday September 21. Australia will participate with donations equal to one day’s salary from those unable to work. Contact Mr. F. Beales to join window cleaning, washing care and gardening efforts.
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Australia
Saburday
Australian Congregational Union
Congregational Union
Canberra Cantonal
F. Beales
Havelock
Letters To The Editor Week On Hillside Hostel HiN Sept 3
A Hillside Hostel letters page notes the description was correct in most points but criticizes the framework of the hostels. The writer invites government and district organisations to help correct ten existing values in the Canberra hostels, signed by Lance Cowland.
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Hillside
Hin
Mera
Canberra
Lance Cowland
Costs of Canberra Public Works Create Public Debate
A Canberra Times letter from March 9 1958 questions public spend on civic projects. The writer cites costs for a Comet Reserve public facility and a single public convenience facility, arguing the sums are excessive for basic sanitation structures and urging more realistic use of public money.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
Comet
Amdic Oval
Porrest
EOKA Calls Off Cyprus Truce After Killings
EOKA leader Colonel Grivas called off the August 4 truce as reprisals loom in Cyprus. Leaflets scattered in Famagusta threatened, For every Greek murdered, a Briton will be murdered, following a five hour clash at Liopetri that left four EOKA men dead.
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Grivas
EOKA
Campui
Cyprus
Famagusta
Associated Press
Liopetri
John Harper Dies At 57 In Sydney
Sydney obituary notes the death of John Harper age 57 at his Kings Cross home after ill health and a recent ulcer operation. A veteran radio personality, Harper left St Vincent’s Hospital weeks earlier and had a long career beginning with 2KY in 1932 and most recently with PRY.
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Sydney
John Harper
Kings Cross
Wave Of Violence Sweeps Colombia
In Begete, Associated Press reports a brutal wave of killings sweeping Colombia, uprooting tens of thousands of farmers and fueling a mass refugee crisis. President Alberto Lleras Camargo forms a violent-society commission as troops struggle to quell the unrest and restore stability across provinces including Tolima and Huila.
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Larry Allen
Associated Press
Begete
Florida
Colombia
Nigel Vam
Mreiches
Alberto Lleras Camargo
Camargo
Gustavo Rojas Pinila
Woxkko Woop
Tolima
Huila
Joan
Rapid Growth In Australian Manufacturing
The acting Minister for Trade Townley announced that pre war Australian factory output was about £500 million annually, rising to £4,000 million by 1956 57. He released a booklet Income Way for the Manufacturer to explain income tax laws and rights. Townley noted nearly 30 percent of the workforce is in manufacturing, contributing about one third of national income, with small firms playing a key role as 96 percent of manufacturing establishments employ 100 or fewer people.
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Colombis
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Department
Tolima
Bogota
Towsley
Townley
Australia
Woolbuyers Deny Antagonism With F and G Co
Me HS Paterson chair of the New South Wales and Queensland Woolbuyers Association denies rumours of antagonism with the Farmers and Graziers Co op Ltd. He explains the Goulburn wool sales dispute stems from a difference of opinion. The association will skip future Goulburn sales, stating decentralisation benefits country buyers but harms the wool industry overall.
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Queensland
Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op. Co. Ltd
HS. Paterson
Goulburn
Woolbuyers’ Association
Sears Thal
Farmers and Graziers
Wales
Mrr
Paternon
Oil Discovery Reported in Syria Border Basin
Damascus reports a major oil basin found near the Syrian border. Minister Wan Shara said the US owned area marked the first official announcement of oil emissions in Syria. The discovery was described by Reuters via AP summaries from Monday night.
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Damascus
P-Reuter
Wan Shara
Femi
Associated Press
Syria
Ex Navalmen Group Seeks New Members After Losses
The ACT Ex Navalmen Association reports many veterans are leaving the group and urges broader membership. At the Hotel Ainslie Rex annual meeting, officers were elected and plans outlined for a Society Day dance, a picnic cricket match, and Navy Week screenings. The association also aims to donate a prize for proficiency to a Sea Cadet Corps member at Harman Naval Station. President N J Anderson and officers D M Blake secretary A W Cowie treasurer N Murray were elected.
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Ex- Navalmen’s Association
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Ita
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Harman
Naval War
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Harman Naval Station
N. J.” Andersons
D. M. Blake
A. W. Cowie
N. Murray
Council Debates Name for Garran Building
Council members discuss naming the Garran Building after Sir Robert Garran. Mr Campbell notes limited suitable names may justify honoring a man regarded as great, despite some hesitation. The discussion reflects respect for Garran’s contributions and the need for a fitting title.
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Robert Garren
Campbell
Record Canberra Blood Donations
Canberra blood donation drive by the Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank operated from Tuesday to Friday last week. Organisers Mrs. P Belt and Mrs. A J Porrent thanked donors for cooperation and noted 801 pints of blood were collected.
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Canberra
Red Crows
P. Belt
A. J. Porrent
Donora
Norning
SEATO defended by Dulles on four-year anniversary
Secretary of State Dulles says SEATO has formed defensive military arrangements to counter Chinese Communist expansion. He emphasizes the alliance promotes peace and security in Southeast Asia, enabling member nations to pursue their way of life without interference. Britain reaffirms support and determination to see the treaty endure.
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Washington
AAP
Reuter
South-East Asia Treaty Organisation
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Dulles
Manila
SEATO
South-East Asia
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Taiwan
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Duke 10 Visit Singapore Plans Reported
The article outlines a proposed itinerary for the Duke of Edinburgh visiting Singapore Hong Kong the Pacific Islands and the West Indies. It notes a February 18 announcement that after the visit to Singapore he will travel to Rev Joon Karachi and other locales with subsequent stops to Rawak Brunel Nort Barn to and back to the United Kingdom by April 20.
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Duke of Edinburgh
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