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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1957
Page
5
The Health Ministry in Britain reports slow parent acceptance of polio inoculations amid fears sparked by the U S Salk vaccine. Only about 30 percent of eligible children have parental consent, with debates over importing the American vaccine and delays in boosting domestic supplies.
The September 16 1957 Canberra election results show a move away from Labour and Liberal dominance toward independents and a Progressive and Welfare candidate. Voter turnout elevated informal ballots, while Dr Harrison led the Hospital Board vote and A D Fraser gained strong support.
The president of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Mr C Comeadow urged the Canberra Horticultural Society bulb show become part of a larger Canberra spring blossom festival. He opened the bulb show at Albert Hall and noted Canberra exhibitors who could compete with distinction at major Melbourne flower shows.
Sydney dispatch reports Ceylon Finance Minister Stanley De Zoysa urging stronger East West links to tackle urgent global risks. He warns of looming threats to humanity and advocates intensified dialogue and development of better weapon models in a shrinking world.
Mr and Mrs Warren Naya take up residence at the rectory for St Johns to succeed Rev Hayden McCallum who moves to the parochial district of Yarratumia Deakin. Warren Naya served in the RAAF for many years and now leads the parish transition.
W. C. Thomas, aged 67, former first assistant secretary of the Treasury, died at Canberra Community Hospital after a long illness. A veteran public servant, he joined the Post and Telegraph service at 12, served in WWI with the 14th Battalion, later led the Expropriation Board of the Territory of New Guinea, and held key treasury roles until retirement. He was a devoted golfer and Canberra Golf Club member.
Mr Myrdal, eminent economist and sociologist, will deliver a talk on Economic Nationalism at Canberra University tonight. He recently headed the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and will tour Melbourne Friday before private and official meetings in Canberra. He then travels to India to study resources and prospects of South and Southeast Asia over about three years.
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