Film events and notices fill Canberra listings
Tonight at 8 p.m Institute of Anatomy Geoffrey Bell film consultant from London to address members and friends. Canberra Anglers AMPAnual meeting ICA 8 p.m. Luncheon on Prodigals of Germany and West Relations with Professor W Friedmann at Bourne University. Positions: two female assistants and a carpenter builder sought by E. R. Snow Ltd Civic Centre Canberra AC T.
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Institute of Anatomy
Geoffrey Bell
Shell Company
London
St L
Germany
W. Friedmann
Bourne University
University College Today
Rho P Hoh
E. R. Snow Ltd
Civic Centre
Canberra
Canberra Forecast: Fine Mild with Light North West Winds
Weather update from the meteorological station at Fairbairn for the past 24 hours notes fine mild conditions with few clouds and light north west winds. In the southeastern districts conditions are fine with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds, a cool day, and isolated showers.
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Fairbairn
Canberra Weather Report With Hourly Readings
Canberra weather Thursday with barometer changes from 4 am to 2 pm and rainfall totals for 34 hours ending yesterday. Observations include gusts from NNE to 13 mph, maximums and minimums listed, and rainfall at Southern Tablelands towns such as Crookwill Bungendore Cooma Nimmitabel Bombala Delegate Dalgety.
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Crookwill
The Crisis of the West in France’s Political Turmoil
A Canberra Times analysis notes France’s unstable multi party system risks derailing postwar recovery and European peace. It contrasts France’s weaker recovery with Britain and Western Germany, urging a political renaissance to sustain democratic frontlines and global stability.
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France
Europe
Britain
Germany
Govt Luncheon To Ambassadors In Canberra
The Commonwealth Government hosted a lunch at Parliament House Canberra for three newly appointed ambassadors to Australia. Vice-President of the Executive Council Scully presided. Attendees included Chinese Ambassador Kan Nal Kuang United States Ambassador M M Cowen and Soviet Ambassador N M Lifanov plus key ministers and leaders.
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Commonwealth
Parliament House
Canberra
Executive Council
Scully
Kan Nal-Kuang
United States
iMr. M. M. Cowen
iMr. N. M. Lifanov
Mr. Dedman
Senate
Senator Brown
Clarke
Barrison
Country Party
Fadden
Lutana victims identified in Tamworth burial plans
In Tamworth the coffin of M r T Nelson, among the 13 Lutana disaster dead, will be flown to Victoria for burial. The other three—pilot Captain Drummond, Mrs Faulkiner, and Mr Van Anders—will be buried together in Tamworth Cemetery tomorrow.
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Tamworth
T. Nelson
Lutana
Victoria
Captain Drummond
Mra. Faulkiner
Mr. van An
Attlee Not To Resign Amid Illness Rumors
London report states close Attlee aides say the Prime Minister’s illness is not forcing resignation. Officials discount speculation of abrupt exit, stressing continued leadership and ongoing government duties despite health concerns.
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Attlee
London
Fsb
Cooperation in Ex-Service Organisations Foreshadowed
A Canberra ex service body aims for closer cooperation with ASL and other ex service groups. The idea arose at the recent federal executive meeting in Adelaide and the annual meeting in Canberra. Mr. R Rowe outlined plans for discussions with local ex service bodies and a New Zealand delegation visiting Canberra. He noted support for a League ban on Communism and that the branch voted with the directors.
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ASL
Canberra
R.B.L
R. Rowe
Federn
Adelaide
Rowe
New Zealand
Mtted
Ubet
Thes
Bin
Lang accuses Lamb of aiding victimisation in insurance case
In Parliament Mr Lang accused Speaker Lamb of involvement in victimising male staff at Associated Dominions Assurance. Minister Calwell dismissed Lang’s vendetta claim, noting the focus was on the insurer’s balance sheet and liabilities. Other ministers clashed over past conduct and parliamentary standards.
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Nlb.w. Legislative Assembly
Lamb
Associated Dominions Assurance Company
Lang
House of Representatives
Calwell
Laab
Seteresta Tan
Lafig
Insurance Blaft Association
Whomey
Cameron
Barker
Australian Labour Party
Rakera
Mr. Clark
Mr. Cameron
Seaason
Trunks
Bond
Mr. Calwell
Traansport
Interior
Mr. Johnson
ALP
N.3.w
Newcastle Fours to Contest Quarter Finals at Carnival
Two visiting fours skippered by Pee Toree and H Mc from Queensland will test in the quarter finals of the Newcastle Bowling Carnival. Local journalists note the Newcastle district entries and the event continues tomorrow.
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Newcastle
Es. Pee
Toree
H Mc
Queensland
Newcastle District
No Confidence Motion Fails in Brisbane
In Brisbane on Thursday the no-confidence motion against the Hanlon Government was defeated 34 to 18 after withdrawal of the anti-picketing measure. Uproar followed when it emerged that government members opposed releasing a lien and dropping charges.
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Brisbane
Hanlon
Aetante
Baymers
Pie
Labour
Apex Members as Blood Donors
Members of the Canberra Apex Club, who volunteered as blood donors at the Canberra Community Hospital, have been classified into blood groups. One member has already been called to provide blood for a patient. Addresses were given club members at the meeting with Rev. Bennett and Mrs. A. Lowen.
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Canberra
Apex C Uy
Howoi.el
Bennett
As A. Lowen
Defence costs rise beyond prewar levels in parliament
The Government taxing defence heavily, with 85 percent of national income spent on defence now versus 4 percent prewar. Dedman outlined a five year programme totaling £250,000,000 with Navy £78,000,000 Army £62,500,000 and air force similar. He criticised opposition for not guarding defence and attacked Boender over attendance and rubber industry pressures.
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Dedman
House of Representatives Aterday
Amourita
Australia
Rankin
Bendigo
Navy
Prssia
Europe
Opi
Bender
Opposition to Challenge Budget in Parliament
Liberal and Country parties in the House united to contest the Budget. They plan to withdraw draft, seek wider liberal concessions, broaden direct and indirect taxation, and push a stronger defence plan and faster national production for both primary and secondary industries.
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House of Representativesn
Libe Srat
Harrison
Australia
Power to Ban Communists in Doubt in Parliament
In the House of Representatives yesterday Minister Dedman questioned whether the Commonwealth Government has the power to ban the Communist Party even if it wished to do so. He argued that Labour’s defeat would not end the party, citing the High Court finding that banning Jehovah Witnesses during the war was invalid.
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Commonwealth
Communist Party
Mr. Dedman
House of Representatives
Dedman
Labour
Jehovah Witneasea
High Court
Opposition speech blocks Japanese grants in New Guinea
In the House of Representatives Mr. Davidson of Capricornia opposed settlement of Japanese grants in New Guinea. He argued for greater opportunities for Japanese expansion north of Japan and proposed educating the younger generation and Christianising the Japanese as key to relations with Australia and its religious bodies.
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New Caines
Davidson
Capricornia
House of Representatives
Japan
G. Prone
Australia
Increased Grants to War Widows and Children
Minister for Repatriation Mr Barnard announced new payment rates in the House of Representatives. Widows receive £2 15 6 and children allowances rise to 10s 12d for four, £7 12s 6d for five, and £8 12s 6d for all children. School meals will be provided for children under 13.
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Mr. Barnard
House of Representatives
Attitude on Free Medicine from Adelaide Meeting
The B M A and Government spar over free medicine. Sir Henry Newland criticizes limits, noting the BMA proposed a list of drugs serums and vaccines proven to prevent or cure disease while the minister insists on retaining comfort drugs.
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Adelaide
B.M.A
Henry Newland
Henry
Lowers
Sng
Senator McKenna
Hunter
Orma
Tax remission on imported timbers opposed in Australia
Sydney reports the secretary of the Associated Sawmillers Mr. W N Reid says Australia can supply all timber for the housing scheme and duties should remain. He notes mills on the North Coast hold timber surplus unless transport is provided. The Timber Workers' Union secretary Mr. J A Weir says the union will oppose removing duties on imported ready cut timber homes.
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Sydney
Associated Sawmill
Ers
WN. C. Reid
Australia
Reid
Tourist Activitita Bnd
Matthews
The
Timber Workers’ Union
J. A. Weir
Tax Deduction Scale Announced by Treasurer
The Treasurer Mr Chif ley announced a new scale of weekly installment deductions under reduced income tax rates starting October 1. The scale applies to all earnings levels with variations for every additional seven shillings and sixpence of weekly income.
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Chifley
Royal Canberra Golf Associates Four-Ball Play
A four-ball beat-ball match was held by the Royal Canberra Golf Associates yesterday. Leaders were Mrs Cooper and Mrs Downes four up, Mrs Taylor and Mrs Kilmartin four up, Mrs Gay and Mrs Orr three up, Mrs Inglis Moore and Mrs McGregor two up. Cooper and Downes won on the count back.
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Mrs. Cooper
Downes
Mrs. Taylor
Kilmartin
Mrs. Gay
Orr
Inglis Moore
Mra. McGregor
Mrs. Downes
Electoral Act Amendment Move Probed by Labour Party
The Parliamentary Labour Party approved amending the Electoral Act to curb postal vote abuses and banned publication of voting lists. A proposal to abolish postal voting was discussed but defeated as likely voting loss. A Cabinet sub committee was tasked to study protecting patients from solicitation and to draft a bill after the next meeting.
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Pariamentary Labour Party
Lawson
Brian Kane
Williams
Robertson
Dr Coombs to Attend London Conference
The Prime Minister announced that Dr H Cr Coomba, Director General of War Reconstruction, will leave soon to take part in discussions in London before the Prime Ministerial conference. He said Dr Coomba would assist Deputy Prime Minister Dr Evatt during the conference.
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Chifley
H. Cr. Coomba
London
Coomba
Dr. Evatt
Communists Not Declared Illegal Defeated in House
Mr Lang Reid sought to declare the Communist Party illegal by amending the motion on representation of an Address in Reply to the Governor General’s Speech. The motion was defeated 38 to 20 and the Reply was agreed to on voices.
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Lang
Reid
Communist Party
House of Representatives
T. Lang
Soviet Naval Maneuvers Off Bornholm Reported
Soviet naval units including heavy cruisers and destroyers have been seen north of Bornholm during maneuvers. Danish naval authorities say they will reward the ships as part of the exercise.
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Copenhagen
Thursda
Bornholm
Remanded on Fraud Charge In Sydney Alice Court
A Sydney case returns to Central Court with a remand order in a fraud matter. The hearing focuses on alleged misappropriation of entrusted funds and payment obligations to the Taxation Commissioner. Details remain limited as the court process continues.
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Sydney
W “2
Ron
Betsey
Central Court
State Lottery Draws No 1715 Winners and Addresses Listed
Lottery No 1715 announced first prize 57R45 to Father a Dream syndicate with K Higgins and P O Kantaran. Second prize 74600 awarded to Mrs P Whittaker of 20 Stafford Street, Double Bay. Third prize 71414 to Bob and Me syndicate with Bic Aubrey of 16 Evang Street Penrith. Fourth prize 60m to Wallis c o Austral Bronze Co Bydmey. Fifth prize 87654 to Jew Buss syndicate, A Thorp, Box 15 Neyawn. Lottery No 1716 to be drawn tomorrow.
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Sydney
K. Higgins
P.O. Kantaran
P. Whittaker
Stafford Sirect
Double Bay
Bob and Me
Bic
Aubrey
Evang Streat
Penrith
Wallis
Death sentence commuted in Adelaide council decision
The Executive Council in Adelaide today commuted the death sentence of Lea lie Herald Weiss, 25, a wrugdicalter, to life imprisonment for the murder of Lance Phillipa of World's End. The case marks a dramatic shift in a high profile criminal proceeding.
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Adelaide
Executive Council
Lealie Herald
Industrial Board clarifies Miscellaneous Workers Award terms
The A C T Industrial Board announced interpretations on clauses of the Miscellaneous Workers Award sought by the A W U. It ruled forestry employees must start and finish at the site of employment and that zone allowances do not apply to Cotter River residents. W H Gamble was awarded margins rates as a firewood lawyer at the Government mill after board inspection of the saw he operated.
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A.W.U
A.C.T. Industrial Board
Cotter River
W. H. Gamble
Government Mill
Migrants Depart Canberra Plan For British Singles
The Minister for Immigration Mr Calwell said yesterday 400 of 1000 British migrants brought to Canberra had left. He noted the department is examining a scheme to bring single British migrants to Australia and house them in camps and hostels. Opposition member Mr White of Balaclava questioned the program.
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Canberra
Calwell
House of Representatives
White
Ralia
Campa
Cement scandal probe hears MPs and cement chiefs
A parliamentary inquiry heard allegations about Metropolitan Cement Ltd and related firms. Mr Abbott accused directors and brokers of inflating share values and pressuring writing up assets while questioning ministers and officials cited as complicating factors. witnesses including Mr Dedman and Mr Taylor faced scrutiny over ties between the company, government agencies, and postwar reconstruction contracts.
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Abbott
Island
Inqding Repontan Ortland Cement
Tat
Pe Wen
Metropolitan Cement
Pat Hon Sites Board
Metropolitan Portland Ltd
Tie
Reco Dedman
Trade Toms
Senator Courties
Dedman
Taylor
McGirr
Chars Smith and Co
Tatt
Courtice
Kott
Af Tae Testies Board Br
Department of Post Construction
America
Mr Casey Seeks Latrobe Seat In Shire Race
Melbourne Thursday R G Casey Liberal Party president announced intent to put his name forward for the Latrobe seat at Berwick in the shire election. The Latrobe contest involves mining issues and potential disruption to the works. Production today shows coal volume figures amid tensions in northern mines.
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Melbourne
R. G. Casey
Liberal Party
Latrobe
Oshire
Berwick
Pute
A.ru
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