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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1957

Page

6

Arbitrator to Watch Jap Imports Panel Proposed by Industry

Director son of manufacturers Mr LW Anderson outlined a plan for an independent arbitrator to assess import danger from Japan. A government industry panel of four or five would set danger levels, with the arbitrator chaired by Mr Al McCarty. If imports exceeded danger points, the panel could trigger quota limits or emergency duties. The discussion followed Mr McEwen’s August 27 House statement.

Toy Industry Tari’ Board al McCarty Anderson Japan McEwen House of Representatives Chambers of Commerce

Telegram of condolence to King Olaf of Norway

General William Slim sent a telegram expressing deepest sympathy on the death of King Haakon of Norway. The message notes the late king's long reign as an inspiration to Norway and all who value freedom. Court mourning will run from [date] to October 4 with flags at half mast on the day of the funeral.

Nur William Slim Norway Australia Bandera Haakon Cour Hte Ming

Thai premier Pibulgram to stay in Cambodia amid coup

Field Marshal Pibulram, Thailand’s prime minister, will remain in Cambodia until Thailand’s situation stabilizes. He had fled Cambodia by sea following the coup. In Oslo, King Olav attended a memorial service for King Haakon with a large crowd outside Oslo Cathedral.

Cambodia Pnom Penh Cambodie Pibulgram Thailand Oslo A.f.reuter Olav Yeaterday Haakon Ral

Britain Plans Sharp Economies

Britain seeks big capital expenditure cuts to curb inflation with a government aim of saving 350 million pounds in official spending over the next two years after lifting the Bank Rate from 5 to 7 percent.

Britain London A.A.P Reuter Tmt

Playford Definite On Court Action On Snowy River Water

Adelaide plans High Court action to challenge water allocations under the Snowy River Agreement. Premier Playford says South Australia seeks to prevent diversion of water into Victoria and New South Wales, with legal advisers including Menzies QC and Chamberlain QC guiding the case.

Adelaide S.A High Court Snowy River Thomas Playford South Australia Kt. R. Chamberlain D. Menzies Rowe J. K Dridan Melbourne Ocoming Meazi River Murray Menzies Q.C Chamberlain Edgar Bean Victoria Common Wealth Tooms Murray River Murrar Dundan Bidgee Hume

Wheat Harvest Forecast At Half The Average

In Melbourne the Australian Wheatgrowers president Nuske warned the wheat harvest across Victoria faces only about half the average yield. Rain is needed in Wimmera and Wimmera Mallee to salvage a reasonable crop, with rainmaking plans delayed by aircraft load issues.

Melbourne Australia Australian Wheatgrowera Federals Ton Nuske Federation Victoria Wimmera RAAF Nhill Wimmerand Mallee

ACT Escapes Major Bush Fires Despite Dry Conditions

The Bush Fire Council said the ACT had been fortunate to miss serious outbreaks as dry weather and gusty winds in New South Wales drive fires across much of the state.

Bush Fire Council A.C.T N.S.W

Clauson Sings International Ballads in AB C Concert

William Clauson delivered an international folk ballad program at the AB C event with a full Albert Hall crowd. He performed eleven country ballads including La Malaguena, Waltzing Matilda, and The Wild Colonial Boy, highlighting his light baritone and expressive gestures. Critics noted strong vocal choices but faulted the accompaniment and lack of adaptable backing for longer songs.

William Clauson Ab.c Albert Hal Clauson Aus Ftaelf

Spastic Centre Founder To Visit Canberra For Quest Judging

The honorary superintendent and co founder Mrs A L McLeod will visit Canberra for the Monaro District regional bus of the Miss Australia Quest. Twelve years ago after an unsuccessful attempt to take their daughter to the United States for treatment they settled in. The centre is now recognised as a leading Institute in the world for the care of cerebral palsy. There are 10 contestants from Canberra, three from Queanbeyan and four from Cooma. Canberra entrants are Shirley Johnston Wendy Sutcliffe and Elaine Wallace.

Mosman A. L. McLeod Canberra Monaro United States Cooma Shirley Johnston Reid

Educationists Call For New Approach

Education experts urged a shift in schooling to match the atomic age. Professors Tibbie and Mathur argued systems lag decades, stressing broad general education, adaptable youth, and personal qualifications over early specialization.

Portugal And India Go To World Court

The Hague reports the International Court of Justice will hear a technical aspect of the dispute between India and Portugal over the Indian coastal enclaves Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Portugal seeks a court ruling on transit rights across Indian territory, while India argues the court lacks jurisdiction or that transit is within India’s sovereignty.

Portugal India World Court the Hague A.ap-Reuter Baventeert International Court of Justice Ios Daman Vand Diu Daman Inian Dadra Nigsat Avell

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