Crowded Victorian Classrooms Highlight Overuse of Space
Melbourne reports show 104 primary classes crowded with over 50 students while unused rooms sit empty in the same buildings. Secretary TP Schubert of the Victorian Teachers Union says the survey reveals widespread overcrowding across 106 schools with many teachers noting spare classrooms in the same facilities. NSW school building values also dropped sharply in the last financial year, declining about 87.8 million.
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Temuka school head threatens rugby ban over onfield fights
Temuka primary school headmaster J Turner warned he would ban rugby at the school if brawling continues in provincial or international matches. He said protests were needed to curb “filthy rugby” and that action should be taken if violence persists, though the plan faced opposition.
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Avant garde art show to aid Young Women’s Christian Association
An art fundraiser event titled An Adventure in Art will be held in a theatre foyer on a November night. hosted by a committee led by HY att widow of a former opposition leader, the event will showcase works by artists and artisans. Each of 150 donors contributing 29 will receive a ticket and a chance to win items including paintings, sculptures, and a Greek vase, with proceeds supporting the YWCA building fund.
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Sydney
Weekend ski prospects bright as Snowy Mountains receive more snow
Weekend skiing looks excellent across the Snowy Mountains with additional scattered showers in the highlands. Reports mention limited lift operations at Thredbo and nearby resorts as snow depths rise and road access remains mostly open, with forecasts calling for continued cold, windy conditions and fresh falls above 4,000 feet.
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Respite on NSW education policy and SA execution delay
A NSW education dispute sees delays and staffing discussi ons for next year as inspectors plan resource use amid economic pressure. In South Australia a further postponement of the death sentence to August 29 was granted for Robert James Young who confessed to the Trig Point murder, with the execution council reviewing proceedings and policy amid opposition to capital punishment.
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Call for Women Casual Teachers in ACT Education Debate
Dissension surrounds casual teaching in NSW and ACT as Dr Encel and education leaders advocate expanding class sizes. Critics warn larger forms risk lower standards, while women teachers cite job insecurity. The Education Department faces scrutiny from the Association and government officials amid the controversy.
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Mother jailed on tax charge under NSW Road Maintenance Act
Olga Shirley Gowley 98 of Meningie was jailed in Adelaide for failure to pay road maintenance charges under the NSW Road Maintenance Act. The epileptic mother of seven faced the sentence amid controversy over education staffing and public service plans in the ACT and NSW.
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Delay in DC9 deliveries sparks Ansett favor claim
Canberra reports government bowed to Ansett ANA requests delaying DC9 deliveries amid military production limits. TAA feared capacity strain on routes while officials discussed shifting batches. three DC9s in service within 12 months for Ansett ANA, with later units arriving through 1969.
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Australian aviation leaders debate fleet and control
In Melbourne, discussions focus on expanding Ansett and TAA fleets with Boeing 727 and Viscount jets. Mr Calwell urges government action while Ansett and Avett Transport Industries advocate rapid employment of eight aircraft and greater private airline growth to meet demand.
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New NSW Electoral Boundaries Proposed for Five Seats
Sydney reports that the NSW Electoral Boundaries Commission is expected to redraw divisions, abolishing five existing electorates and creating five new ones. The commission, ordered by Ansett, outlined proposed changes as the Ansett ANA plan advances.
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Jennifer’s victory stuns ACT Royal Commonwealth event
In Canberra details emerge from a school competition where Jennifer, daughter of a Malaysian diplomat, is praised by her father and mother for a win that sparked strong emotions. The event, linked to the ACT Royal Commonwealth Society and government notices, drew public interest as plans for next year are announced.
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Seer Aid Sought as Beach Search for Missing Beau mont Children Continues
Adelaide police wait for conclusive information from Dutch clairvoyant Gerard Croiset before resuming large scale searches of Brighton beach areas for three missing Beau mont children. Private digs in sandhills described by retired trustee Gilford failed to locate a crypt linked to the vanishings. The children disappeared January 26 amid a sandfilled hollow narrative from Croiset’s vision.
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Croiset
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Gilford
Dome of Vision
Jane
Arvina
Granilander
Gifford
No Blackout Sydney Tonight Reported By State Executive
A fragmented note from the state executive of the Flestrical Unieste indicates plans or calls related to tonight's events. The message is incomplete but hints at organizational actions. Some words are garbled, making exact names and directives unclear.
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Flestrical Unieste
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Labor and Liberal party shift cited by former NSW minister
A former NSW minister, Cabied Miimler, now retired, claims he switched allegiance from Labor to the Liberal Party. He notes his parliamentary service included Mines and War Minister roles between February 195% and April 1958, with a referenced date in early 1992. He says he declined to discuss the change further.
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