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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1957
Page
6
The Minister for the ACT said industry housing and commission work would be advanced. He described a new right hand of the Commission and stated Canberra residents could submit views via a Commissioner tasked with balancing citizen interests. The ACT Advisory Council would stay to advise on various matters.
Mr Menzies said in the House of Representatives that a defence policy statement would be given to Parliament next week. He noted the recent mission to the United States led by Defence Minister St Philip McBride and would address related defence matters and any new clarifications arising from recent events.
The Canberra Tourist Bureau director said spring brought more visitors as families travel on holidays. No accommodation issues were reported while Canberra attracted tourists with blooming trees shrubs and gardens.
A Lebanese air force mission arrived to accept six Harvard training aircraft from Iraq. Army officials and a disarmament body urged action at the UN in New York. A separate indictment charged Martha Dodd Stern and her husband with espionage conspiracy for the Soviet Union. Morocco mourns Hadj Mohammed Mokri, former grand vizier, named among traitors. London notes Mau Mau break and cost fears push FM change in Australia.
A parliamentary committee report criticises 30 years of faulty abattoir accounting under the Department of Health. It cites missing financial statements, no audit requirement, and hidden receipts in consolidated revenue. The report questions pricing, sourcing, and outside sales to Canberra and the armed services.
A federal judge directed immediate injunction proceedings against Governor Orval Faubus as National Guardsmen barred entry to Central High School. Attorney General Brownell notified Eisenhower of plans to pursue a federal injunction today. Students attempting to enter North Little Rock High were blocked amid the turmoil.
Mr P D Day urged Canberra to expand bus patronage by lowering fares or adopting a flat rate. He notedAudit figures showed £5,000 more revenue than expected and urged the department to seek innovative operators, subsidy reductions, and a progressive bus service policy for taxpayers and riders.
An opposition amendment seeking Parliament's disapproval of the Japanese Agreement was defeated 63 to 82 in the House of Representatives. The motion to give effect to the treaty was carried. Voting proceeded on strict party lines. Government member Sir Wilfred Kent Hughes questioned the necessity of the agreement and suggested broader trade bans with non-Commonwealth countries.
A delegation of Lonsdale Street traders aims to gain access to the Minister for an extension. They expect a meeting within a week and press a claim for support from the Inter delegation. The article notes the traders’ claim and their efforts to secure ear of the minister.
Reports from Damascus indicate a Syrian cabinet debate over alleged provocations and naval maneuvers off the coast, while Jordan cautions against turning the region into a Cold War battleground. Washington signals accelerated military and economic aid to Middle East allies amid Syrian events. London officials, including Prime Minister Macmillan, discuss the crisis and the U S air lift to Jordan with cabinet members.
Ball alleges a frame up after being charged with fraud for obtaining a radio set a steam iron and other items totaling £96 15s and faces a forceful legal dispute with unseen accusers claiming the items were acquired under deception.
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