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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1958
Page
12
G. ot Percival from Yarralumla argues that decades of study support fluoridation of public water supplies and urges local health authorities in Canberra to explain the lack of action to protect children's teeth and health. He cites New Zealand’s 1956 87 fluoridation report and neighboring town Yarralumla.
The article discusses a potential U S decision to supply arms to Indonesia amid civil disorder and economic weakness. It notes UK and Australia support, aims to stabilize order, restore exports, and enable social programs, while cautioning against fear and highlighting New Guinea issues.
Professors from the college visited several schools in August delivering talks on university courses for 1959. They spoke to fourth and fifth year classes at Canberra High, Canberra Grammar, Goulburn School, Presbyterian Ladies College, Cooma and Wollongong area schools. Students learned about training opportunities and college courses for graduates.
A capital increase of 10 million pounds is planned for Bank of N.W. to reach about 23 million. The issue includes 210 000 held shares and requires consent from capital authorities in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The previous capital for the bank was the same amount in 1956 and the stock price on the Sydney Exchange rose 42/15 to 39 following the news.
One of America s leading town planners Mr Paul Opperman executive director of the North Eastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission visits Canberra as guest of the Nations Capital Development Committee He is accompanied by NSW Commissioner for Main Roads Mr H M Sherrard and will tour with the National Capital Development Committee and associate general officers.
The report traces Iran’s post coup era with Mossadegh's oil nationalization, shifting oil profits, and fragile monarchy. It notes Soviet influence in Azerbaijan, Iraqi events, and Tehran’s cautious media handling after the Iraq coup. Mossadegh, now on a farm north of Tehran, directs irrigation and farm work while retaining some support amid a tense regional balance.
A Canberra branch of the RSL honors life member LFE with featured service accolades for Mr LJ Bain and Mr R A M Keny. They are lauded for long years of combined commitment to the League, noting Bain’s standing managerial role at the branch and Keny’s extensive service since joining in 2820.
The announcement of a new president for the Returned Servicemen's League was made with Mr. Cuth set to succeed. Mr. Cutler praised the retiring president and the league's work, emphasizing principles and comradeship, as officers including M Cunningham and Q W Bourke were named for next year.
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