Saturday hours debated by shopkeepers and unions
The Canberra discussion centers on moving Saturday from mornings to allow shorter hours for shop assistants. Retailers, unions, and the Trades and Labour Council weigh in with calls for a referendum among shop staff. A recent poll found strong support to abandon Saturday morning. The meeting aims to explore impacts with managers from Sydney and Melbourne to be consulted.
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Ir. Kelly
Trades and Labour Council
W. A. Andrews
Canberra Times
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberr Chamber of Commerce
ACT Employers’ Association
Act
Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Wildlife motifs on six Australian decimal coins
Melbourne artist Stuart Devlin designed six new decimal coins featuring native wildlife. Each coin carries the Queens effigy and Elizabeth II inscription on the obverse, while the reverse shows a named animal such as the echidna, platypus, and native birds with the coat of arms on the five and twenty cent pieces.
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Holt
Aus
Melbourne
Stuart Devlin
Devlin
Desipis
Kanedroo
Emi
Elizabeth
Australia
Dewfaith
New Decimal Coins Set To Feature Coat Of Arms Motifs
Mr Holt outlines a plan for decimal coins around 1965 highlighting a coat of arms on the sixpence and a wheat motif on the shilling. The two cent and halfpence would display a kangaroo emblem, while the one cent and two cent pieces would emphasize a pastoral theme. Minting began at Melbourne with gradual rollout over weeks. full set targeted when wildlife themes align with native fauna, though some designs await later issues.
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Holt
Proses
Bourne
Australia
Mr. Holt
Convention Conundrum Shapes Johnson Pick at Atlantic City
Atlantic City reports two big issues at the Democratic Convention. The running mate remains unnamed while credential fights over southern delegations persist. McCarthy and a Negro group challenge the all white Alabama Mississippi delegation, risking a walkout that could affect Johnson’s standing in the South.
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Atlantic City
A.a.p.reuter
Johnson
McCarthy
Washington
Democratic
Missinipp
Alabama
Humphrey
UK tanker Exo Norway ablaze off Muscat coast
A British tanker Exo Norway, 31 642 tons, was crippled and burning after an engine room explosion off the Muscat coast. A rescue plane and ships sped to the scene. Fifty crew were reported saved, three unaccounted for. RAF Shackleton recon aircraft moved to the tanker position.
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Aden
A.A. P.reuter
Exo
Norway
Moscal
Arabia
Mars
Sallal
Muscat
Torth
Anglers as policemen propose ACT stream inspectors
The association urged that anglers be appointed inspectors with powers matching full-time department staff to curb illegal fishing. It cited an alarming rise in fish taking from ACT streams and suggested executive appointments to oversee enforcement.
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Department
Association
A.C.T
Accident at Canberra Butchery Injures Worker Fingers
Alan Shields, chopping meat at the Canberra Butchery in Garema Place Civic, was struck by a meat trolley spilling from a shelf. He accidentally severed fingers on his left hand and received treatment at Canberra Community Hospital.
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Alan Shields
Hall Street
Hall
Canberra
Garema Place
Civic
Shields
Bence
Canberra Community Hospital
Unclear fragmentary report on regime support in Vietnam
Fragmentary late US wire reports suggest a stance supporting developments in Vietnam. The text references potential decisions or reforms deemed beneficial for Vietnamese people, but details and entities are unclear.
Cracks On Lake Wall Spur Presence Of Deep Excavations
Authorities report cracks appearing on the far side of the Lotus Bay lake wall. National Capital Development engineers dug a trench about 30 feet long and four feet deep behind the wall to inspect a cracked section. A cost estimate cites 5,000 pounds for repairs and earth fill as sections crumble into the lake.
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National Capital
Lotus Bay
Meat Commission
Ing
N.C.D.C
Onlis
N.c.d-C
Lem
Nineteen nominated for ACT council and hospital board
Nominations closed at noon with 19 candidates for the ACT Advisory Council and Canberra Community hospital board. Fourteen contest the eight council seats while five vie for hospital board seats. Electoral Office presided at the drawing of lots.
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A.C.T. Advisory Council
Canberra
Puna
T. H. J. Mace
Harriso
ACT
Advisory Council
Coree
PF. L. Mer
Fidates
Pak Wean
Athlon
Messrs
J. Ea
K. J. Mulherin
Eppears
Snow Melt in Kosciusko Ski Fields After Rainfall
Heavy rains in Kosciusko snowfields washed away up to a foot of snow from many ski runs. Park officials warned continued rain could erode more snow, while forecasts said snow could return if rain stops. Rain affected lower elevations below 5900 feet, with over half an inch recorded by afternoon yesterday.
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Kosciusko
Koscinsko State Park
Novemmat
Violence erupts as student protests lash Vietnam
In Hue Da Nang and Saigon anti government demonstrations turn violent as students and refugees clash with police. A girl killed by a grenade near Da Nang barracks. several wounded. Professors at Hue University back the demonstrators. An Australian aid mission considers rural development and transport aid to South Vietnam.
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North Vietnam
Bien Hoa
Saigon
Hue
da Nang
United States Army
Demoni
Khanh
Information Ministry
Tne
Hushuck
South Vietnam
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