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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
5
Macquarie University vice chancellor Fueritis Professor A. G. Mitchell announced a new credit points system that would replace the traditional one year course based degree structure. The system aims to modernize degree attainment and align with evolving academic standards.
NSW officials and education leaders debated Bachelor degrees replacing traditional systems. Professor Mitchell and Mr Cockle urged depth studies and flexible subjects, citing credit penalties and varied facilities. The debate touched on teacher training, shipowners, and the influence of premier politics on reforms.
About 2300 waterside workers were jobless today on the Sydney wharves as surplus labor swelled. The count reflects widespread idle labor amid disruption at major port facilities in Sydney Wednesday.
A 21 year old Sydney youth was presented with a $400000 birthday gift from his father amid a report from the city. The gift followed a promise linked to past wartime events and submarine service, with The RAN destroyer Vampire arriving to deliver the pledge.
The Australian air force chief will tour multiple bases in Thailand Malaysia Singapore and enter Kuala Lumpur and Saigon during an August visit. The trip includes discussions with military leaders and visits to RAAP facilities and regional installations.
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