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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

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Parliament faces Canberra city plan clash over future centre

A parliamentary committee in Canberra debates a long term plan for a cultural and educational hub. Proposals call for a National Art Gallery Theater Conservatorium of Music and a national museum, with a permanent Parliament House site and new industrial development in New South Wales. Debate centers on urban design, conservation, and a cohesive civic core.

Melbourne Hydey Baer Wight Cain Amber Hadinel “Theater Behoot Drain Conservatorium of Ntune Oper Howe Snasteuvetion Canberra Doe Brorteanmin Mats Blovka Willison Mina Pri Noley Lonadaly Leo Gatter Arctan Yale Turin Canberrara Fedona New South Wales

Senator Wood outlines Canberra town planning reform

Senator Wood pushes a slower tempo for Canberra planning, proposing a parliamentary town planning committee with broad public representation. He urges balancing national capital needs with local interests, limiting ministerial overreach, and using a capable town planning body to guide development.

Angry House Debates Defence Policy Clash in Parliament

The Australian House erupts over defence expenditure and anti Communist policy as Labor and Opposition clash. Mr Bowden orders calm while Mr Keon and Mr Evatt exchange sharp remarks about security, Malaya contingents, and government handling of defence funding amid party tensions.

Amery Alzvasl MF Hyatttotes Ora Tahour Party MY. Siuhiis Faye Sowa Wart Labour Br. Ward Lab Punter Amy Keon Bowain Atatfatla Aumalin Matron Lah Blueland Malaya Forde Farriaew Howe Eaile Savonter Ehie Anti-Communiiat Party Wee Kean Evry Keon Peat Colette Fane Yoni

Governor General Criticised For Defence Statement

Australian opposition leader Calwell attacked the Governor General over a defence statement in parliament. He argued the Governor General should not involve himself in defense matters or presume representation for colonial issues. The debate touched on Australia’s role and press coverage of defence affairs.

Bir Willian Srileiet Depuy Calwell House of Adalu Auntralia

Bankstown man charged after intruder shot in early hours

A Bankstown resident, 35 year old executive Fawcett, fired a pistol at a man who approached his home just before 1 am. The intruder was shot on the verandah, the man fled, and Fawcett was questioned and remanded on manslaughter charges at Campsie Court with October 19 return.

Syuner Fawcett

Browne Launches New Party Amid Arershiy Wave

A fragmented report notes Browne launching a new party amid an Arershiy wave. The event drew about 100 people at a meeting in Auburn, with supporters praising Browne’s plan and hoping to push reform. Local radio coverage and commentary from Baume highlight the moment as pivotal for the party’s early momentum.

Une Plan Wood Mata Tagat Naavy Beate Frank Byowne Bieawne Mpolly Auburn Pn Eamren Wellaxtown Radio Bite Baume

Lottery Winners Go Into Hiding After Huge Win

A wealthy couple from Kogwrich won £12,000 in a special State lottery and disappeared with the money. Mr Wat Nek dache Aatertord reported they left their home in an anxious rush saying they had to get away. Neighbors described a nightmare atmosphere as the couple fled unverified destinations.

Bydney Nave Iain Wat Nek Dache Aatertord Kogwrich Deotinnston Nn Howe

Canberra's architecture crisis prompts planning reform

A fragmented set of reports criticizes the National Capital Planning and Development Committee for failures in architectural control. It recommends abolishing the committee in favor of an Artistic Board and calls for stricter standards, fewer temporary buildings, and a shift toward monumental design in Canberra. The debate highlights co-ordination gaps among the Planning, Interior, and Works departments.

Suena Athens Department of the Interior Hainan Berra Canbarra Cantera Canberra Wade Fern Rauh Roger Igovernment Aervice Benatoc Wood Ita Ullding Ullding Muthority” 44 Nade. Ite, ‘Snd Sn Standurge Capi Ial Iector Union Telephone Avice P.m.c Department of Worth Nerrabundah Heentz Anderda Renart Manning End Developmen Committee Hove Bel Il Wunta Larned Trent Benate

Need To Foster Civic Spirit Across Cen Verreta

Fragmented OCR note urges the government to provide amenities and foster civic spirit. Mentions citizenry responsibility and community improvement. Reads as a call for action without clear names, places, or dates.

Move Planned To Invalidate Senate Ballot

Officials claim a planned move to invalidate the Senate ballot failed or faced rejection. The dispute involves parties alleging irregular conduct, with Evatt supporters and others warning of interventions by federal authorities.

Senate Byoney Ienate Alp Karcative Trades Hall Almovt Unies Laos Gmieluinaid Renae Thie Akad

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