Canberra Terrace Plans Faced Criticism at Council
Council criticized terrace housing proposals. Officials argued cost reductions could be redirected to other projects. The development would affect housing units and overall budget discussions.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1958
Page
6
Council criticized terrace housing proposals. Officials argued cost reductions could be redirected to other projects. The development would affect housing units and overall budget discussions.
Sir Wilfred Kent Hughes told the Camberwell Women's section of the Liberal and Country Party in Melbourne that hysteria over American lead and zinc import quotas is unhelpful. He urged finding other means to address America's economic problems and warned quotas may not be permanent. He warned of danger to Australian export trade if tied to the Soviet bloc and cited Japan as an example.
Australia should approach trade with Communist China cautiously amid calls to replace U S sales of lead and zinc. The editor notes China favors barter terms and urges asking what China wants to buy and under what conditions before expanding trade.
X ray unit to display heart on large TV screen demonstrated in Washington enabling faster heart disease diagnosis. Four countries seek a Himalayan Snowman myth tied to Russia Denmark China with backing from Tom Slick and Peter Byrne. U S meat imports rise as lower supplies drive higher prices, first half 847 620 000 lb. Churchill sails into Tangier harbor to warm welcomes on Aristotle Onassis yacht as Arabs celebrate Mouloud. Australian road conditions blamed for higher prices and costs in goods due to tyre wear fuel use and repairs. Queen Duke of Edinburgh and Royal Family sit for portrait by deaf mute artist Alfred Th in ceremonial Royal Air Force anniversary setting.
Canberra residents decry a sudden Defence housing shutdown with many facing uncertainty and disruption. Officials cite long planning but critics blame lack of notice and poor public relations for distress among transfer of Defence personnel and Canberra housing stock.
Department of the Interior offered to supply the Advisory Council with fuller information on proposed alterations to existing legislation. Mr. W J Lind stated there is no need for a motion, and urged members to approach him before meetings for answers.
Donald Stewart Murray of Griffith was fined 35 pounds after pleading guilty to driving a car under the influence on September 2. Police observed the vehicle veering on Bandwash Road at 10 20 p.m. A nearby car had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. Murray admitted “done the wrong thing” and had been en route to his employment.
Scotland Yard inquiring into the activities of Jack Bailey as he faces Darwin Police Court on unlawful possession of £10 10s in Cuvelier cheques and £58 4s sterling, with suspected England fraud links. Bailey’s appearance drew photographers as he left with face covered.
A French parachute instructor Edmond Beaussant and a 22 year old girl Marie Madeleine Degat tumbled to the ground after Beaussant grabbed her tangled parachute in mid air. Both were injured as they landed hard.
Senator Spooner told a Liberal Party meeting that Australia plans long term growth in lead zinc and copper. He cited Isa and Mt Isa as expansion hubs with export earnings potentially rising to 50 to 60 million pounds yearly, while coal exports may reach 5 million pounds annually.
Results show drawn numbers and entrant names from multiple locations across the state and abroad. Entries include Miss Madge Littlewood Beverly Hills and Mrs M Picot Haymarket along with several Sydney and Queensland addresses.
A woman who suffered creeping paralysis of her left leg since November 1956 reports a complete cure after visiting the Lourdes shrine in France.
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