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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
3
Canberra announces immediate measures to increase Australian immigration for 1966 67 aiming for 148000 arrivals with 92000 government assisted and 56000 independent settlers Britain to remain main assisted source while new policies broaden access to other origins. New schools and Belconnen expansion to support rising population.
A brief item from Hamilton reports that NZ Co op discovers coal in a local area. No further details are provided in readable text.
A former deputy chairman of New Zealand s Tariff Board, Mr H F B Heyes, 66, of Pirongia Waikato district, died on Tuesday after a long illness. He served as assistant comptroller general and led several Australian trade missions abroad.
Research into technical education dominates the Pan Indian Ocean Conference in Perth as Dr S Williams urges data based reform. Debate covers apprenticeship systems employer involvement and curriculum development amid calls for broader industry backed study.
The Commonwealth Railways earmarked 200000 for a new Canberra goods yard within the 1966 67 budget. Additional 436000 for Jerrabamberra Creek access and 550000 for swamp drainage and relaying near Queanbeyan. Minister Morris said major repairs at Goulburn Junee Parkes and Werris Creek would be extended, with workers assured while the government remains in office.
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