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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1968
Page
16
Gold fever returns to Tuena swelling the population to about 2,000 for the fifth annual Goldrush. Competitors from Australia trek miles for the National Gold-panning Championship the festival’s main event. Teams of three panned and raced amid dusty roads and lively competition.
Judges A Genders and L Lomax preside over the Goldrush Festival in Tuena NSW where a beard-growing contest sparks interest among fossickers. The 1851 gold rush district draws crowds though fewer diggers than a century ago, as veteran panners demonstrate techniques to novices at the event.
Four members of the Canberra Riding Club won a team event at the Royal Easter Show yesterday, receiving the Arnott Biscuits award for four riders under 15. The team included Mary Asimus, Mise Poles, Helen McNee, and Alison Boo. Results list Asimus, McNee, Mise H Howden, and Stewart as participants.
ANU Papua and New Guinea unit head N D Oram says Western principles and practice in New Guinea have yielded little in law and order. Port Moresby residents show limited understanding of formal justice, while many disputes are settled informally by local actors or by police, undermining native governance. Papuans lack voice in law and planning decisions, worsened by insufficient local jurisdiction.
A Canberra led survey shows support for conscription rises with younger age and greater knowledge. Older blue collar workers and some white collar groups show less support while reformists and former conscripts appear more favorable. The study covers adults 18 to 80 and includes participants from the University of New England and Canberra education departments.
Mr Andrew Jones MP denied today that he arranged publicity stunts. He said the reports of gatherings and staged appearances were unfounded and questioned the source of the allegations. He pledged to continue serving his constituents without distraction.
A Curtin father who protected his two year old daughter Anthea Elizabeth Daron from choking on a potato was praised by police for his quick actions. He administered mouth to mouth respiration until help arrived, and Anthea regained breathing before being taken to Canberra Community Hospital for treatment.
A contestant collapsed during the national volleyball championships at the YMCA on Saturday. He was found dead on arrival at Caneherr Community Hospital. The deceased is Paul Lubsmoff, married, of Hunter Street Strathfield NSW. Mrs Lubsmoff says he was a member of the NSW team.
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