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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
2
Melbourne reports Premier Kr Rolfe will study MP salaries in other states to justify a commission. Members from all parties urged action, noting Victorian pay lags behind some states. Current pay is £2000 yearly plus expense allowances from £50 to £950. last rise occurred last year.
Senator Wade cited mass X ray findings in the Northern Territory showing low tuberculosis among aborigines, while Minister argued TB incidence in aborigines is not higher than in other Australians. He noted free hospital and chest clinic care nationwide and stressed Australia’s TB rate compares favourably with many countries.
Professor Andre Marechal, adviser to President de Gaulle, arrives in Canberra with his wife for a two day visit. He will discuss research interests with SERED and the Australian National University and meet government and academic officials.
A large group of railway institute members toured Canberra during their holidays to attend the table tennis championships in Sydney. The party included staff from many states and they were served an early lunch on the train to allow more sightseeing time at the Federal City and Lake Burley Griffin. Neill Tindall of Perth said seeing Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin was the most exciting feature of the trip.
The article outlines major updates to building regulations, including design oversight, interdepartmental changes, and new tribunal paths for appeals. It notes the involvement of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and Master Builders Association, with prior codes dating from 1924 to 1940 and new powers for the department to regulate construction and safety standards.
The Yass council discussed building projects funded by the SW Lands Department and a proposed reserve at Micalong Creek. Approvals included a £28,122 building program, a £7500 house for Mr Woodhill, a £7 anti service, and land donations to the Yass District Hospital. The year’s figures show turnover of £2,... and net profit of £18 109, with gifts and donations noted as part of the year.
A Canberra week of Australian Debating Championships featured a West Australian team favored by judges. Leaders included Major Wischusen F Arkwright and J S Pike, with Hodkinson reelected president of the Vast Pastoral and Agricultural Association and Auliman named secretary for a ninth term.
Canberra residents received 74 000 trees and shrubs from departmental nurseries for a planting season. A department spokesman said stock records and labels were checked and households expected to plant the stock on their new properties in coming weeks.
A traveling dental clinic supported by the New South Wales Hospital Commission will leave Queanbeyan in a few weeks for Cooma. Dentist in charge Mr GP Davie reported high patient turnout among pensioners and dependents under 70, with plans to treat overdue cases before moving on to Cooma for several weeks.
The Treasurer Mr Holt travels to Kuala Lumpur for Commonwealth Finance Ministers meetings and to Tokyo for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank development talks. The Australian delegation includes Sir Roland Wilson Mr McDonnell Mr Brian Garland and Mr J Minters.
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