11 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1957
Page
1
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Dr Evatt in the House attacks the Government budget for failing to secure full employment. He cites unemployment rising, real earnings and consumption falling, and calls for higher pensions and revised financial measures to restore living standards for wage and pensioners. He argues taxes hit lower incomes while corporate relief favors big companies.
Minister Townley said the Budget was cautious and prudent amid ongoing wool sales and crop-related overseas losses. He noted rising social services payments since Labour, with pensions set by the C series index and old age pension current at 87/6 compared with 42.6 under Labour.
Eight boys aged up to 14 leave Canberra today for the Church of England Boys Home at Bungarimbal six miles from Tumbarumba. They were outfitted by Canberra shops, with donations of clothing and funds from the community, and will attend Tumbarumba Public School before pursuing future life in the farm setting. The appeal's organisers report totals surpassing 687 pounds with ongoing donations and local fund-raising plans to reach about 2,000 pounds.
Kenneth Geoffrey Bullen aged 18 of Railway Terrace Leewham was acquitted at the Quarter Sessions of feloniously slain Alfred John Powell aged 18 of Bartlett Street Summer Hill. Powell was fatally injured when thrown from a car driven by Bullen at National Park on October 11.
A four man delegation from Viet Nam led by Tren Van Lam will arrive in Canberra next week. Mr Loay announced the invitation and plans include visits to other parts of Australia for discussions with Australian representatives.
Boden outsmoked a field of 15 competitors in a contest that included three women as part of the challengers. He relied on an old Eng ilah pipe to aid his performance, drawing attention from spectators.
An employee of the Canberra Community Hospital was suspended after a Trades and Labour Council inquiry into alleged victimisation. The suspend reason cited late arrival and an improper remark heard over the telephone. The council had been probing working conditions and complaints from Hospital Employees' Federation members.
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