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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1969

Page

2

Weather map shows Rainfall patterns and forecasts across NSW

The report outlines rainfall amounts and wind directions along the Traian Sea region, noting 24.44 inches of rainfall in 1968 and 2.2 inches in another period, with cool to mild conditions expected. It references cold fronts, easterly winds, and scattered showers affecting southern districts, plus a detailed Sydney to Perth regional forecast including temperatures, humidity, and UV-like notes.

Traian Sea Colt Awatvalla Sam End Max Tal Arin Nsw Spm Max Gunt Cape Dyron Fan Murwilhimbah Polat Klandra Smoky Cape Threibo Wileammia Taye Morley Griffins Falemans Viakam

Heating of Griffith School Exposes Cold Classrooms

Mrs S a Griffith mother reports her children missed school due to cold classrooms. She cites a teacher check showing indoor temperatures only five degrees above outside on a day of minus two. The Education Department says heating is controlled by automatic time locks turning off after hours and restarting on weekdays.

Griffith Department of Education and Science Parent, and Citizens Association Griffith Primary

Voters Voice on School Heating and Bus Routes

The Parents and Citizens Association worried by a bus pickup issue near the school. Investigations found Monday mornings after weekend heating shutdown caused the trouble. The department says the school will be fully heated by morning arrival times.

Dangerous crossing at hill crest bus stop prompts action

A Macquarie mother raises safety concerns about a primary school bus stop on a major road near a hill crest. She cites children playing near the stop and sudden vehicle danger, noting several near-accidents and asking voters' voice to consider moving the stand to a safer location.

Department of the Interior Bennelong Crescent Erskine Street

Banks ignore extended hours request amid traffic density concerns

Mrs S of Chifley urged banks in Canberra to open longer hours. Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia and Bank of New South Wales said extended hours apply only to savings business, noting Canberra’s traffic density and broad bank agency coverage. Voters' Voice offers help with issues and invites contact. A Narrabundah resident reports a delayed replacement heater policy and questions about prior placements.

Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia Bank of New South Wales Trafic Man Department of the Interior

District radio brings et al voice of Nevis and Petters Town

A scrambled listing of radio and TV programs across Nevis and nearby towns outlines daily schedules. Items mention stations, times, shows on sports music and general interest, with scattered program titles and host notes.

Cou Auen Nevis MBS al Ie Pehass Petters Low RAS Allens Harca Motors Nareoma Shaw Fa Genlburn Carden Lore Ons Stam Alusies

Essay contest marks Gandhi centenary in Australia

An Australian school hosts a competition to mark Gandhi's birth centenary with the theme The Significance of Gandhi Theory of Non violent action to Social Change Today. Senior students write 3000 words, younger group 1500 words. Winners receive prizes including meeting Indian leaders and a return Air India flight from Sydney or Perth during the January holidays.

India Fermagel Hich Emmy OB Batam Morura Mferim Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Air India Sydney Perth

Australian stamps to feature four primary industries

The Postmaster-General announced four industry themes to appear on new stamps issued September 17. Subjects include sugar timber wheat and wool with denominations 20c and 25c.

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