Canberra faces possible loss of Friday night shopping
Canberra retailers defer a final decision for at least a week as Sydney and Melbourne managed stores await further instructions. The ACT meeting, chaired by the Canberra Chamber of Commerce, weighed margins for female shop staff and wages, with many retailers favoring abandoning Friday night trading and keeping Saturday mornings limited.
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Melbourne
Canberra Chamber of Commerce
AT Employers
Tt He Sa Sas
K Hcga
Sem
Canberra
OPTIA
ACT
Tribes and Labour Council
W. Andrews
First T A B offices open in Kingston and Civic
The A C T Totalisator Agency Board will open three offices starting today with Kingston and Civic sites accepting inquiries on telephone betting accounts. Staffed Kingston office opens 10 30 am to 4 pm. Manuka and Civic offices proceed with renovations. Telephone betting accounts to begin September 1 with 500 initial accounts and secure verification via account number only. Phone investments limited by age and deposits. prior winnings may be rolled into further bets.
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A.C.T. Totalisator Agency Board
Jardine Streg
Kingston
Cin
Manuka
Rebatfald
Northbourne Avenue
Civic
T.A.B
TAB
Denis O'Sullivan
Wold
O'Sullivan
Mr Battle May Seek U S Office Ambassadorship Bid
President Johnson has accepted the resignation of William Failte as Ambassador to Australia. The report notes Mr Battle may pursue a U S office following the vacancy, indicating potential cabinet or diplomatic postings.
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Battle
U.S. Office
Washington
Johnson Hay
William . Failte
Australia
P M Air plan letter to be published by White House
The story reports the Prime Minister's plan to publish a letter on civil aviation powers, detailing negotiations with premiers, opposition reactions, and implications for intrastate and interstate air services. It notes Mr. Battle's resignation and speculation on government control of air space, with comments from Whitlam, Calwell, and state premiers.
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Makine
Aanmounecment Fond
Battte
Robert
United Press International
Battle
Vic
Adelaide
Wednesparks
South Australa
Thomas
Philford
John Battle
Battles
Canberra
Transort
Australia
House of
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Whitlam
Johnson
Ter
TAA
Whithim
Thomas Playford
Kangaroo Island
South Australia
Commonwealth Legic
Melbourne
Mier
Victoria
Rulh
Trafic
Imanian
N.S.W
Iaf
Austra
Tia
Ansett
Mr. Whitlam
Tam
Calwell
Las Night Labour
Sydney
S.W
Hills
Jhas
UN considers Cyprus withdrawal if funds run short
A Reuters report from New York states that UN officials warned a press conference that the UN operation in Cyprus could be withdrawn before September 26 if additional funds are not provided. The remark underscored financial pressures facing the mission.
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New York
Thursay
Canberra Weather and School Break Notice
Canberra schools close for a nearly three week break with State, Roman Catholic, and Church of England grammar schools resuming in September. Activities include MCA coaching in tennis and archery, trips to the coast and snow, plus a special kindergarten program for children of working and sick mothers. Police warn of Lake Burley Griffin dangers and deploy an extra water patrol for holidays.
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Church of England Grammar
M.C.A
Armdale
St John's
Canberra
Police Veterday
Lake Burley Griffin
Bride Price Paid in Papua New Guinea Custom
A young man from Bipi Island, Manus Ishend, paid a traditional bride price to the bride's parents. The payment totaled £85 cash, 3,400 dog’s teeth, 40 small tambo shells on a string, and 330 baskets containing seven pigs, seven turtles, and other items. The couple are now married under the customary practice.
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Raball
Thursuas
P.revier
Bipi
Mir Manus Ishend
Papua New Guinea
Nott Leaves Northern Territory Administrator Post
Darwin reporters say Nottenden retires after 23 years in political life as Northern Territory Administrator. He attended his first meeting as president of the Legislative Council before departing for Norfolk Island. A long-tenured figure, he served in the Legislative Assembly for two decades and held ministerial posts. Members of the council gave him a farewell.
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Darwin
Lessy
Dalar
Princess Marina to open defence HQ at Russell Hill
Princess Marina will inaugurate the defence headquarters at Russell Hill in Canberra during her September visit. The ceremony is set for September 28 after a trip to the Australian War Memorial. She will also plant an oak tree on Lake Griffin shore before returning to Government House for luncheon.
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Princess Marina
Defence
Russell Hill
Canberra
Arencey
Marina
Robert Menzies
Lake Furley Griffin
Government House
Goulburn approves 100000 loan for city works
The Department of Local Government approves Goulburn City Council borrowing 100000 pounds for capital works along the foreshore lakefront and other major projects including the aerodrome Olympic Pool development and land acquisitions in Canberra and Richmond with total borrowing set at 98000 pounds presently.
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Department of Local Goverment
Coulburn
eCity Council
Sur
Commonwealth Gardens
Harberd
Lake Works
Missioner
William
Oliver
Olympic Pool
Royal Instruction
Park
Richmond
Surrey
Cartwright
Canberra
Yarralumla
Syncom orbit change signals and Olympic relay plans
Reports describe S A signals to alter Syncom satellite orbit and test firings as nations plus the Vatican join July discussions to relay live Tokyo Olympic coverage. Earlier signals and radio “blips” preceded a mission to position Syncom for global TV transmission.
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S.A
Washington
Vatican City
The
Farlier
Fits
Liteau
Star Spangled Banner
Kies
Cum
Sinn Gb
Avhot
Eam
Salisbury
BAC-IIL Jet Crashes Near Salisbury England
A BAC-HLL jet airliner crashed near Salisbury England during a test flight. Early reports say there were no casualties, and investigators begin examining wreckage and flight data to determine the cause.
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Salisbury
England
Unrest Mounting in South Vietnam Students Confront New Constitution
President Khanh plans to meet 40 student representatives from Saigon Dalat and Hue to defend the new constitution amid charges of undemocratic power. The Military Revolutionary Council imposed the document after ousting Diem, drawing student dissent over electing the National Assembly and emergency powers.
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Anthony Brown
Vietnam
CAP
ST Jacques
South Vietnam
Neuven Khanh
Saigon
National Assembly
Military Revolutionary Council
Diem
Time
Khanh
Sis
Hee Gantry
Buddhists warn Khanh over persecution in Saigon
In Saigon a large Buddhist rally urged General Khanh to halt what leaders call persecution and warned of renewed protests that toppled Diem. Thich Wai Chau spoke of a “paper tiger” and noted no outright attack on the government while condemning the alleged abuses.
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Souyen Khanh
National Buddhist Centre
Biddhest
Thich Wai Chau
Tam Chau
Reuter
Khanh
Owhether
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