France’s De Gaulle set to lead Fifth Republic after referendum
The Canberra Times notes De Gaulle’s victory in the referendum paving the way for the new constitution and a January 1 start for the Fifth Republic. It discusses domestic policy direction, Algeria, and anticipated strength in foreign policy and Western European unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General DE Gaulle
France
Fifth Republic
Algeria
Femmes
Fifth Repubs
Lewlee
NATO
Appeal For Secretary To Safety Council In ACT
The Australian Capital Territory Safety Council faces closure without a proper secretary. Mr. Tay urged closer ties with the Australian Head Safety Council as officials blamed administrative officer shortages, while the Interior Department offered a half workload for a secretary. Local leaders argued the ACT council’s needs are not met by NSW or Victoria, requesting ministerial action in cooperation with the Interior and Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACL
Safety Council
Bod
Ins
AAT
Advisory Counel
Tay
Head Safety Council
ACT
Council
Lnk
Department of the Interior
Wo J. Lind
New South Wales
Victoria
W. J. Bfbelt
Russians Drop In At Mawson Base
A Soviet aircraft carrying six crew members landed at Mawson Base after weather delays. The mission, reported from Canberra, was originally planned for September 17 but postponed due to poor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawson Base
Sveader
Canberra
Three Canberra Engineering Contracts Awarded
The Department of Works announced three national development contracts in Canberra. Stabilisers Ltd of Meadowbank NSW received £12,430 for earthworks and pavements across Narra Bundah areas, to finish by 13 April 1954. J. and M. Jones of Canberra secured £8,165 to build a concrete bridge over Sulfiva Creek at Goodwin Street Lyneham, due by end of March next year. A third contract to Mr C W Noe Bridge Canberra covers concrete footpaths kerbing and related works at Fergusson Creek sections 14 47 and Fergusson. The schedule of rates values the project around £2,182 with completion planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works
Canberra
Stabilisers Ltd
Meadowbank
N.S.W
Narrabundah
Sprent
Logan
Scott
Pullen
Caley and
Walker Crewents
Goodwin Street
Lyneham
J. 3
M. Jones
C W.noebridge
Kerbin
I. Ai
Fergusson
Parliament Sessional Schedule for Today
The House of Representatives sits at 2.30 p.m for Questions then debates an Opposition urgency motion on trade. The Senate meets at 1 p.m. and afterward discusses the Migration Bill the Nationality and Citizenship Bill and the Cocos Keeling Islands Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Cocos- Keeling Islands
Letters To The Editor Hikes For Reply To Architects
Readers respond to a note about architects who may tint stone for use in building projects. The letters discuss design choices and potential implications for public structures and preservation.
Private taxis to face airport waiting limits at Canberra
A Canberra traveller argues that private taxis should be restricted from long waits outside the airport passenger lounge as government cars already do. He says government vehicles lack priority and should queue in the parking area like others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
£1000 Literary Fund Fellowships Awarded to Writers
The Commonwealth Literary Fund awarded £1,000 fellowships to Ernestine Exum and Cyril Peart. Exum will write a novel based on Australian material from travels, while Peart plans a biography of Richard Henry Horne. The fund also renews grants to Australian universities for literature lectures.
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Ernestine Exum
Wlrtheland
Cyril Peart
Melbourne
Commonwealth Literary Fund
Mr. Cumming
Canberra
Mia
Australia
Pearl
Richard Henry Horne
Dickens
Browning
Keats
Myx. Hud
Mr. Pearl
Burns
London
University of New England
University Colleges of
Newcastle
Theatrical Dancing Examinations Near Canberra
Sydney, examiner for the Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing of Australia and New Zealand, visited Canberra weekend to examine pupils of the June Curran Theatrical Dancing School. Candidates aged five to fourteen passed their examinations. Mine Love praised the high standard of work and the costumes, noting the pupils were examined in step dancing and stagecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing of
Australia
New Zealand
Canberra
June Curran
Britain’s Canals Face Uncertain Future and Closures
Derek Meon surveys Britain's canal system from historic unification to 1947 to present, noting committees, reports, and splits on who should manage or close traffic. The piece highlights Watkinson's push for decisive action, potential redevelopments, and the risk of canal closure amid debates over governance and funding.
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Alc
Mailkinson
Britain
Mtr
Watkinson
Neville
Chambérlain
Agin
Sir Arthur' Grimith Boscawen
British
Transport Commission
A, Board of Survey
Plans debated for Canberra development by national committee
The National Capital Planning Committee will meet next Thursday and Friday to discuss proposals for Canberra development including Civic Centre and City Hill. Associate Commissioner W. C. Andrews outlined plans for offices for defence personnel in Run Tell area, parking needs, a possible cultural centre, and the potential City Hall with no decision yet on a new Police Station or Court House.
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National Capital Planning
National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
W. C. Andrews
A.C T. Advisory Council
Runtell
Syste
Lakes
Civic Centre
City Hill
Andrews
Fahawing Students Shine in 1958 Music Exams
The Fahawing studio of Mrs. Hazel Kearsley reports strong results from the 1958 Australian Music Examinations Board April May and September sessions. Students such as John Prisley Barry Kearsley Nicholas Prendergast and David Pentony earned credits and honours across practical and theory grades with several individuals attaining distinctions.
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Hazel Kearsley
Australian Music Examination Board
John Prisley
Davids Pentony
Nicholas Prendergast
David Pentony
Barry Kearsley
Jon Brown
Robyn Chapman
Jane Hamilton
Wade
Julie Dun
Ced Fe
Karyn Morphett
Helen Savage
Geoffrey Dunn
Elizabeth Gilmour
David Pen
Go Peet Waight
Barry Kear Oderk
Joan Brown
Diane Ellwood
Crestit
Michael Waight
Governor General receives High Commissioner in official ceremony
A garbled report notes Viceroyalty events as The Governor General Weld Mar hat Sip withiam Sum met His Excellency the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom yesterday. Lady Laiy lim and Mrs B Perera are mentioned in the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld Marhat Sip
Withiam Sum
United Kingdom
Laiy Lim
Mire. B
Perera
Mobile Bank Caravan Visits Canberra and Kingston Today
The Mobile bank run by Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited will visit Canberra City and Kingston today. The vehicle will be open for public inspection at about 2:30 pm outside the Canberra City branch and will provide banking services at Martin Street Kingston. The mobile bank, known for servicing trading and savings agencies, travels to factories and rural towns in the metropolitan area and supports agricultural shows.
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Australia
New Zealand
Bank Tinited
Canberra City
Kingson
Jartine Street
Kingston
Savings Bank
Sydney
Miso
Bank
Sydney Wool Prices Ease on Opening Sydney Sale
Sydney markets opened toward par to 2½d below Brisbane, with Merino and crossbred wool easing. Strong competition from Japan plus support from Britain and the Continent affected prices, while the selling association reported mainly average top descriptions and a good spinner quality in the clips.
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Sydney
Brisbane
Japan
Great Britain
Continent
Goulburn Wool Inquiry to Proceed
The Industrial Commission will hold an inquiry into the boycott of Goulburn wool. Attorney-General Downing asked the Commission to investigate bans by NSW and Queensland Wool Buyers' Associations and possible monopolistic activity under the Monopolies Act. The inquiry may assess control of supply and price and examine non import trade and regulation aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Industrial Commission Iit
Goulburn
Downing
Nsw
Queensland
Todum
Removal Of Meat Ban Commended In Canberra
The ACT Advisory Council praised moving to relay the meat ban to the ACT and raise living standards. Mr. F. D. Quinane questioned permit requirements as details lay unsettled. Dr. Crick said final specifics were not yet completed and meat would go to butchers’ shops for ACT inspection.
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Act
Canberra
Advisory Council
F. D. Quinane
Crick
Quinane
A.c’t, Inspectora
Dutch migrant rescues wife and son at Auckland harbor
A Dutch migrant leapt fully clothed into the sea at Gremhithe near Auckland yesterday to rescue his drowning wife and baby son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Monthsy Aap Reuter
Gremhithe
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Canberra Times
Counel
Derek Meon
Trafic
Mr. Watkingam
Waitersy
British Transport Commission
Waterway
Goulburn Wool Inquiry
C.B.C. Bank
A.D. Campbe
Woden
Petrie Street
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