Earth piles a danger near Gilmore Crescent school
Mrs H. reported earth piles next to Gilmore Crescent primary school obstructing the road view for children crossing near Palmer Street. Children played on the piles. wet conditions could bury a child. Department of the Interior found no complaint record and said the piles posed no hazard, noting they are well compacted. The builder planned to remove the piles within a month after a temporary fence was erected.
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Department of the Interior
Gilmore Crescent
Palmer Street
Crescent
Census Count Omitted Canberra Couple Says They Were Skipped
The official tally for Canberra missed a couple living in Watson. Mr B and his wife say no census taker contacted them despite waiting all week. The Statistics Bureau explains the count aims to learn city population and ages under 2, with no confidential data involved. Neighbours should not be approached in a proper census. A check found the couple actually counted.
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Canberra
Watson
Statistics Bureau
Car checks in ACT called farcical by motorist
A motorist described ACT registration checks as farcical after being told lights were misaligned. He removed a spotlight, returned for a pass, and noted another driver with a leaking car oil drip. Registration was refused, then retaken to pass after oil wiped and tyres swapped.
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Mr B
Voters Voice and Capital Commission Skating Rink Interest
Australia wide recognition of the ACT system for car registration inspection praised by traffic authorities. Canberra benefits from population size enabling practical checks. NCDC backs the rink idea with a January 1964 site offer returned by lessee. DoW to repair barriers and refrigeration expert issues promptly. The department will investigate complaints with inspection date and vehicle number required.
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Act
Australia
Canberra
NCDC
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Canberra Times
PO Vox
Canberra City
Annual Exercise at Royal Military College Duntroon
The five day program at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, will study problems linked to Australian Army employment. Minister for the Army Mr Lynch said the exercise begins August 10 and will be conducted by senior officers and representatives to oversee the activities.
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Royal Military College, Duntroon
Lynch
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