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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1964

Page

2

Cooma approves new motel amid tourism push

Cooma council approved construction of a new 18 000 pound motel the 13th since 1958 to be built on Sharp Street and Commissioner Street with Department of Mines and Public Works conditions. The town already has seven hotels and several motels, stock and station agents gather for a regional conference, and officials praise tourism potential including a planned broadcasting facility at Brow Mountain.

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Canberra Diary notes diplomatic visits and local politics

The diary lists Prime Minister Sir Rubem Menzies opening a Federation of Parents and Citizens conference in Sydney and returning to Canberra Sunday morning. Sir William Oliver, British High Commissioner, departs Melbourne Sunday and arrives Canberra next Wednesday. Pakatan High Commissioner KM Kaiser visits Sydney Friday for a dinner celebrating Pakistan's independence. ACT Branch Administrative and Clerical Officers Association elects new president J McKeewn, opposing KB O'Brien. secretary LG Straud.

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New Driving Test Proposal Aimed at All Drivers

The Firefighters Association and NR MA officials discuss a suggested test upgrade for all drivers in Israel. The plan would require a three year licence with an advanced test and compulsory lesson fees to lower accident rates. Proponents push for higher driving standards and earlier implementation.

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New hall flag raised as Civ Auditorium progresses

A flag ceremony marked the Civ Auditorium’s 80 ft milestone as concrete walls rise. Project manager D C O Flyan noted many Australian workers joined the site, with completion expected by late March next year.

BDA. Constructions D. C. O Flyan

Cloak-and-dagger man opens charm school in Canberra

British WWII spy Donighas Berneville-Claye, who worked with underground groups in Italy France and Germany and parachuted into Northern Italy and North Africa, establishes a Canberra charm and finishing school for girls linked to fashion and makeup training. He later became a theatre and film director and continues youth training work.

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