Monopolistic T V Licence Debate Amid Press Interests
Australian cabinet considers licences for Brisbane and Adelaide TV stations amid claims of a newspaper led monopoly. Government report backs one local licence per city with safeguards, warns two licences could hinder local ownership and profits.
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Wt Geopreen
Sydney Morning Herald
Daily Telegraph
Sydney
Herald
Weekly Times
Electronic Industries
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Holt
Davidson
House of Representatives
T.V
Eisenhower to Speak on Formosa Policy
White House spokesman James Hagerty would not confirm an emergency in the Formosa Strait but said the president’s remarks would be a major statement to inform the public. He indicated the address could outline commitments to Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Nationalists amid ongoing U.S. discussions with Peking and potential Warsaw talks. Hagerty said Nationalist China had been consulted on Dulles’ remarks.
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White House
James Hagerty
Formosa Strait
Newport
Rhode Island
Hagerty
Addies
United Press
Eisenhower
Chiang Kai-shek
Chin
Ameri- 18
Warsaw
U.S
Peking i Meadorg
Nathanal Ching
Matsu
Reuter
Mr. Dulles
Formosa
China
Canberra urges full university status for University College
Mr. Beazley urged during the Mallmates debate that Canberra University College be elevated to a full university with all undergraduate facilities. He said Canberra should have a University of Canberra, serving the ACT and acting as a regional university for Southern New South Wales and Northern Victoria, with greater support for private schools alongside public ones.
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University College
Beazley
Lab
Fremantle
House of Representatives
University of
Canberra University College
Australian Capital Territory
Melbourne
Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
Fraser calls for booster TV service for Canberra
In parliament Mr Fraser outlines Canberra needs for a boosted television service with a cost estimate of 35 000 to 6 000 pounds and 95 000 pounds for equipment. He notes Melbourne benefits from a booster option and suggests using Belconnen facilities if needed.
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Canberra
Fraser
Lab
A.C.T
House of Ran
Ncuptias
Goulburn
Belconnen
Melbourne
Sydney
Sydney Blackout Triggers Widespread Transport Disruption
A major blackout from a fallen power line over the Parramatta River cut power to central New South Wales, halting trains and tram services in Sydney within hours. Trains 60 miles of Sydney were affected and many radio stations went off air as emergency power rolled out to hospitals and fire stations.
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Electricity Commission Spokeoven
Parramatta
Silver Water
PEG
N.S.W
Sydney
Transport
Westas
Blue Mountains
The
Electricity Commission
No Open Day During Air Force Week in Canberra
Air Force Commemoration Week will pass with no open day at R.A.A.F. Station Canberra due to No. 86 Wing moves. Three Canberra aircraft from No. 82 (B) Wing will fly over Canberra Monday, followed by a service flyover over the War Memorial. Sabre aircraft from No. 78 (F) Wing will fly over Wednesday, with Neptune aircraft from No. II (M.A.) Squadron at Richmond also expected to fly over.
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Canberra
Air Force
No. 86 Wing
No. 82 (B
Amberley
Air Force Association
Headquarters Home Command
G. C. Hartnell
Sabre
No. 78
Williamtown
Van Kills Two Cyclists in Springvale Road Crash
Two teenage cyclists, Beverley Esler aged 17 and Raymond Geoffrey Reardon aged 15, were killed in Springvale Road Springvale when a panel van struck them and did not stop police said the victims died instantly from fractured skulls and multiple injuries sprung.
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Melbourne
Springvale Road
Springvale
Beverley Esler
Patterson Fiead
Raymond Geoffrey Reardon
St. James Avenue
West Accepts Talks Date
Britain accepts Russia’s proposal to hold East West talks on nuclear test suspension in Geneva. A British notice delivered in Moscow confirmed the October 3 date, with a similar U.S. note delivered.
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London
A.A.P
Reuter
Britain
Russia
Geneva
Moscow
America
Man Shot Woman Wounded In Sydney House
In Berrith on Collaroy Plateau late at night a man was killed and a woman, Mrs Helen Nimpson 36, found wounded in a house after a gunman wearing an Army uniform and driving an Army vehicle fired at them. Police cordon off North Sydney while seeking the suspected assailant.
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Sydney
Berrith
Collaroy Plateau
Helen Nimpson
Manly
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