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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1956

Page

5

Archbishop Nominated For C U C Council

Most Rev. Dr. Erin O'Brien, Archbishop for Canberra and Goulburn, was unanimously nominated to the Canberra University College Advisory Council yesterday. The council accepted with regret the Myronan studies and will be absent from Australia for several years. O'Brien praised for close ties to Sydney University and an Irish university, promising valuable input to the college.

Canberra Goulburn Erin O'Brien Canberra University College Australia H. A. Barrenger Eirian O'Brien Eirian O'Brien. He Said His Work ‘On the Council For the University College Sydney University Ireland Mra. M Stevenson

A futile postal strike ends with resumed service

The union's futile action yields no gains for workers aside from disruption. Wages claims will be treated as if no strike occurred, while critics insist those who fomented mischief in the post office should face censure. The Australian labor scene shows the ACTU pressuring unions toward restraint and reason.

Public Service Australian Council of Trade Unions A.C T.U A.C.T.U

Czechoslovakia Tightens Reins Amid Economic Struggles

Western diplomats note Czechoslovakia maintains strong control on political life while pursuing heavy industry growth and foreign trade for hard currency. Officials describe limited de Stalinisation, improved wages for miners, and a food import reliance as Prague balances farm output with consumer shortages and rising prices.

Mgnt Sun Stendard Filesia Prague Rome Aiplessat Poznan Shela Poland Pilsen Czecha Egypt Middle East India Asta Aleo Czechoslovakia

Price Control Criticized as Ineffective Myth

The Canberra commentary argues price controls fail to curb inflation, saying they stifle growth and shift investment to uncontrolled sectors. It calls for increased domestic output and criticizes government controls as a temporary fix with broader economic harm. The piece notes limited imports constrain supply and highlights Australian producers must raise output. The Administrator Sir John Northcott attended the Anthony Hordern exhibition in Sydney yesterday.

Associated Chamber Ita Journal Canberra Australia Alll

Colour Conflict Most Serious Rev A Walker speech

In Windsor Canada Rev A Walker declares the world colour conflict more serious than East West tensions. Addressing 6000 listeners at a United Church evangelical mission he urges an equal society and condemns war threats in the Suez crisis. He cites Britain Britain for force and calls Canada to adopt a Christian policy of fellowship and unity.

Windsor Canada Australia Soviet Union West United Church of Canada Mona Evangelic Mission Britain Suez Canal Commonwealth Buen France South Africa

No Action By Advisory Council On Road Tax

Mr P D Day pressed the Advisory Council for a refund of taxes paid on ponds to Canberra under the N S.W. Road Transport Act. He asked if a provision akin to Section 92 of the Constitution in the Government Administration Act would be considered. The acting Prime Minister was asked in the House of Representatives for a reply after Mr Fraser received notice.

P. D. Day Advisory Council Canberra Ilto Department of the Interior H. A. Barrenger J. R. Fraser A.C T Arthur Fadden House of Representaves Barreneer Day Praser Bul Bir Arthur Fudden

Soviet U S Plan Co operation In Satellite Tracking

Soviet and American teams agreed to use similar telemetering systems and tracking devices to observe satellites in elliptical orbits. A KC97 plane with a magnetism team will fly a 0,000 mile global route via Florida MacDill AFB to gather data for future earth satellite launches.

Jona Tmmea Earth U.S. Air Force Yoamic Fay Florida Australia Acientista Strategic Air Commant Second Air Force Air Force South America Africa Asia Macdill Air Force Base

Home Purchase Assistance in Government Aid Plans

A report outlines government aid for purchase of government or council houses, noting an assistance scheme approved yesterday. The Department of the Interior, headed by H. A. Renger, discussed financial support totaling £2,780 at a rate lower than current rates, amid administrative considerations.

Ory Department The Interior H. A. Renger

Dinner to celebrate opening of new branch in New South Wales

A dinner will be held at the Hotel Canberra at 6 pm to mark the opening of the branch. Attendees include Mr L J Thowpana, director, and Mr G F Ba, manager for New South Wales.

Canberra Neat L. J. Thowpana GF. Ba New 86 Wales

Wreath Laying During Commemorative Service Absentees

In a memorial service held Saturday a Deputy High and Mrs. Tory attended the wreath laying in absence of UK Commissioner figures. Australian War memorial honors were observed with solemn ceremonies.

U.K Tory

Refused Park Visit Reported In City Files

A garbled entry notes a refusal by a resident named Y wr PD Day wy coun to attend an event or park visit at the Br E Department. The fragment mentions a request and questions about motives and timing, with unclear references to a parade or meeting and a brief note on attendance.

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