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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

23

Rolls Royce interview sparks perch on Canberra visit

A chaotic scene outside Canberra House as Mr Fyward Heath and a two person press corps meet the British High Commissioner’s party amid rain and wind. Talks cover ordinary topics. Sir Charles Johnson and other officials remain on standby, while Heath signals a cordial exchange before a hurried departure.

Heath Rotre Charles Johnson J. Corda Fairbairn J. Scholtens Ure Pts Department Sir Charles Canberra House

Toddy in a Can From Singapore Spurs Export Talk

The Yeo’s Today Toddy, a coconut drink sold in cans with alcohol, is popping up in Singapore with demand for exports. It’s fermented from coconut sap, pasteurized, labeled exotic and tropical, best served chilled. Some claim topical use or aphrodisiac effects, but the beverage’s main note is a bold export pitch from Singaporean makers.

Canberra Ax Gang Gang Yeo's Yeo Minp Tistory Singapore Bheft

Hospital planning group formed in ACT health system

A hospital planning group has been established within the ACT Health Services branch to plan hospitals in the ACT. The group reports to the Director of Health. Detailed planning for the Woden Hospital continues after earlier acceptance by the Parliamentary Works Committee. Work on equipment schedules will begin after a ten year tender period. The group will work with consultants, Works Department experts, consultant architects, and Commonwealth authorities. Calvary Hospital in Melcombe will be reviewed to ensure equal standards across ACT hospitals. Integrated hospital services have been planned to maximize central facility efficiency.

ACT Health Services Branch Act Woden Hes Group Department of Works Proponeu Calvary Hospital Melcommen Nore

Australia to Seek Compensation for US Orion Crash

The RAAF Orion patrol bomber crashed at Moffett Field California after touchdown due to a left main landing wheel strut failure caused by a structural defect. All eight crew members escaped uninjured as the aircraft built by Lockheed was handed to the RAAF shortly before the accident.

Department of Air Moffett Field California Air Freeth Davidson Lib Aircraf Orion Lockheed Company RAAF Canberra

Wing drop and Orion aircraft incident described in emergency recovery

The report details a submarine aircraft incident involving the Orion and a crew of eight escaping after a main cabin fire. Tactical stations, a landing, and a corrective action program are noted, with Canberra hospital renal unit plans discussed by Dr Smyth and the Kidney Foundation unveiling at a Queanbeyan Leagues Club dinner.

Alechamic Orion Freeth Clover Meir Queanbeyan

$230 000 Access to Carillon Footbridge and Roads

The National Capital Development Commission plans to call tenders early next year for contracts totaling $230 000 to build a footbridge from the north shore of Lake Burley Griffin to Aspen Island and for approach roads to the area. Some work should be substantially completed next year. The access is needed due to the British Government's plans for the carillon and adjacent lake surroundings.

National Capital Development Commission Lake Burley Gritha Aspen Island

Protest Costs Hit $1270 In Police Wages At May Rally

Senate records show a May anti Vietnam protest at the Prime Minister's Lodge incurred police wages of 1270 plus 33 for a government bus hire and 78.19 for a bicycle escort. Additional expenses include 2.85 for blankets, 60 for laundry and minor army and interior costs.

Interior Nixon Branson Lib Aol

First hotel lease offered in Belconnen at auction

The Belconnen district sees its first residential hotel lease offered at a Canberra auction of business and residential leases scheduled for September 20.

Belconnen Canberra

Bowman Street hotel planned with covenants and low height

A government plan in Canberra details a hotel project on Bowman Street with a two storey limit, 50 feet setback, and covenants of 360000. It specifies high standards of architectural design and landscaping, and notes lease conditions and related residential development including 80 units across nine blocks in Garran Pearce and nearby suburbs.

Bowman Street Macquarie Antenor Mc Ninon Australia Charlotte Bel Gum Lewes Charlotte Pars Canberra Moresby Bureau of Bureaus AL Fyshwick Indus Kiandra Leith Woden Farrer Belcon- Inen Scullin Page Lyons Torrens Red Hill Iuilt Ste Il Garran

Pensioners plan protest over $1 pension rise

Mrs Irene Ellis of the Commonwealth Pensioners Association to write to Prime Minister Gorton expressing disgust at the small pension increase in the Budget. She says pensioners feel betrayed after spending over $800 of pensioners' money this year on three separations and questions what they would have received otherwise.

Commonwealth Pensioners’ Association Irene Ellis William McMahon Commonwealth Pensioners Association Gorton Canberra Unaport Bose Queenlind

Action against admiral expected in Australia naval row

The Australian Navy is expected to take action against Rear-Admiral G J Crabb, Flag Officer Commanding the Australian Fleet, after he publicly criticized government naval policy last week. The prior action against him was for this public criticism and related statements.

RAN G. J. Crabb G. Ryan Naval Board of Ilse Sind Congress SY Emai General United A Board University of Essex Navy Kelly Eac Jinet Naval Naval Board Tate U2 Inca Ivory Towers Ryan Jona Allowards Henry Miller Sions Naval Policy University of New P Latins castle-on-Tyne Britain Crabb HMAS Perth

Lack of GPs soon doctor warns

Australian officials warn that a shortage of general practitioners threatens future medical care. University teaching hospitals should allocate more time to general practice training, with Navy and public health policies debated by medical leaders and policymakers amid calls for expanded internship and teaching roles to prepare for a growing doctor shortage.

Sydney Australia Queensland

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