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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
8
The Canberra Times reports South Australia faces electoral reform amid electoral boundary disputes. Premier Hall, under pressure since the LCL toppled Dunstan, argues for justice as the LCL’s urban dominance grows. Labor’s 1965–term record is weighed against Playford-era dominance and Dunstan’s leadership.
The South Australian Parliament debates a bill expanding the House of Assembly from 39 to 47 seats with separate country and city quotas. Proposals aim for one vote one value, though the Legislative Council remains unchanged with property-based franchise, risking a veto over Labor measures. Will Mr Hall complete the task.
An address on aging argues the top need is love and recognition, not money alone, and urges flexible retirement, continued employment, education, and meaningful activities. Glasgow model shows courses, hobbies, retiree associations, and welfare visits linking workers to community, with calls for inquiry and policy action.
The Woden Valley Hunt enjoys a misty Sunday breakfast at the Deakin Inn led by Squire Woden Jim Peadh. A foxhound chase sweeps through Deakin and Narrabundah with notable figures like Sir Charles Johnston and Peter Nixon, ending in a market raid and a celebratory return to the inn.
Letters from Hall residents lament the loss of regular pre school sessions, noting a twice weekly mobile unit has now reduced to once weekly and then stopped. They point to teacher shortages and resignations, call for an inquiry, and urge part time work from married teachers to restore the cherished Territorian program.
Kathleen Abbott of Griffith argues that Australia risks an education impasse similar to Britain and warns that reliance on private sector schooling and scholarships fuels inequality. She urges state-led reform and rejects religious or class segregation, emphasizing equality of opportunity and community, not affluence or “certified” schools.
A letter notes six hospital stays since 1964 at Canberra Community Hospital and criticizes meal quality. The writer cites bulk preparation and poor cooking, suggesting the hospital could save money by stopping meals, claiming patients would be no worse off.
A letter from HK Saxon argues over diploma versus degree. He details a UK diploma's length and industry work, notes US use for engineer status, and criticizes Australian Engineers Institute graduate membership rules. He cites 11 years in England and lower pay in Australia, asking if employer attitudes drive migrant appeal.
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