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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1964

Page

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Harsher penalties for S P betting in ACT set to start

Penalties for illegal betting in the ACT will rise from next Tuesday. The Totalisator Agency Board announces tougher fines and prison terms for first and subsequent offences. The new regime targets bookmakers and betting facilities amid Canberra reform talks.

A.C.T Mega Bookmakers Serman Harold Gaes Sredden Hive Seenind Threc AJCT Ferior Anthony Canberra

Johnson Takes Honors at Democratic Convention in Atlantic City

The Democratic Party's national convention in Atlantic City wound up Friday, a personal triumph for President Johnson as he received broad recognition for his leadership and policy goals.

Atlantic City AVA P.reuter Democratic Party Johnson

Saigon factions face turmoil amid presidential address and protests

In Saigon, fighting continued as the president accepted the nomination of the Democratic party candidate for November. Delegates cheered his points while violence and street clashes persisted. In Canberra, observers noted a divided leadership and plans for Tuesday’s board meeting. The U.S. campaign trail dominated by Johnson and Humphrey shifted to Texas after the birthday event.

Pemocrits Tun TH G Hubert Humphres Athal Ane Fanuka Cranbourne Victora Sos.w. Totalisator Agency Board Russell Garbutt Johmwn Tohinsayn Canberm Johnnon Johnson United States Texas Humphrey Chneson Johnson Fles Detroit Cadillac Square

Man Hurt In Head On Crash In Fairbairn Avenue

A man was seriously injured in a head on collision between two cars on Fairbairn Avenue early today. Another man sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised. The seriously injured man, whose name has not been released, was rushed to surgery after arrival at the hospital.

Fairbairn Avenue

Coin with a history: Canberra clashes and a valued token

The Catholic office and shop were attacked from three directions by thousands of youths. A Roman coin, described as about the size of a halfpenny and made of copper, was found amid the chaos and later valued by experts. Police reinforced the area as the crowd dispersed, with investigations continuing into the following days.

AAP Reuter Catholc Neusen van Thien Canberra Allan Mulligan Spear Caneratt Mulligan Melbourne Sydney Commonwealth Wengeee Police Uitates

Sparks Fly at the Mint in New Decimal Coin Plant

Sparks flew yesterday at the Royal Mint as furnaces began producing billets for Australia’s new decimal issues. A Glasgow-born supervisor Jim Ferrier of Birlee Major said the furnaces will soon reach a designed capacity of more than one billet per hour.

Royal Mint Australia Mint Jim Ferrier Birlee Major Royal Australian Mint Hughes

Dr Lane to step down as Medical Superintendent

The Royal Melbourne Hospital appoints Dr PN O'Donnell as General Superintendent at Canberra Hospital, while Dr A S Lane resigns to enter private practice in Canberra in November after 13 years in the Canberra post. The change comes amid a large applicant pool and a focus on leadership during hospital expansion.

Royal Melbourne Hospital PN. O'Donnell Canberra Couity Hospital A. S. Lane Lane Canberra Wade Melbourne Donnell Dunoell Liniversity of O'Donnell Lished API Mayo Hospital Board New Zealand Prvale Lyneham Kingston Totecapa Dunnedin Imman Feal Aruhe Jewland Experi World Health Organisation Fon Canada Europe Amd Canberra Times Hiller Ieon Poland Great Britain Duke of Kent Lord Gowre Royal Canberra Golf Club Warren McDonald JB Casticeau A.C. Fleetwood F. L. Hartfield L. N. Morrison FJ. McKenna G. H. Romans W. C. Thomas AWL Animersit iMesars Ruskie A. McKnight B. Toohey Newcastle

Gracie Allen dies of heart attack and career highlights

The text notes Gracie Allen’s death from a heart attack at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in 1931 and cites her long show business career. It mentions her marriage to George Burns, BBC broadcasts, London Palladium appearances, and their film work. It also references Burns’s wartime experiences, their retirement, and a later medical appointment resignation.

George Binns Cedars of Lebarruntio Jon Hospital Gracie Allen BBC London Palladium Ness National House Lowe Akad Gracie Clon Allen George Burns South Vietnam

Lift-out Racing Guide for Canberra Times

The Canberra Times publishes a four page lift out racing guide designed to fold into half size for easy reference. It covers Canberra Sydney Melbourne fields and form including Harold Park trotting and Queanbeyan dog racing. The lift out will be a weekly feature.

Canberra Times Canberra Caberra Sydney Melbourne Harold Park

Thief Takes £35 From Civic Shop Counter

An audacious thief stole a cash box containing £25 in cash and two cheques from the counter at East Row Civic shop yesterday morning. Police were told the cash was placed on the counter and the thief escaped during a brief distraction. Detective inquiries are under way. Another robbery reported the same day involved £27 stolen from a room at Hillside Hostel on Thursday night.

Chattertons (Aust) Pty. Ltd Ahep East Row CLR Hillside Hostel

Canberra trading hours spark government role debate

Canberra officials voiced that shopping hours are a matter for government regulation while traders and unions push for changes. The Canberra Retailers and Traders Association backed ending Saturday morning trading and plans a deputation to the Canberra Chamber of Commerce seeking support to press Minister Anthony to shift hours. The Chamber, with 400 retailers, weighs its stance as it studies the Friday to Saturday shift amid a separate wage ruling for female shop assistants.

Anthony Canberra Retailers and Traders’ Association Canberra Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mackie Retailers’ Association J Kelly

Six streams open for trout season in Canberra area

Opening of the trout season restricts artificial lure fishing to Cotter Molonglo Murrumbidgee Paddy s Saas and Codgenby Rivers. Bait fishing permitted only on Molongo and Murrumbidgee Rivers. A J seams appears in notes as season official.

Canberra A. J Molonglo Murrumbidgee Molongo Murrumbidgie

Student Wastage Fluoride Move Strengthens Cyprus Request

Fragmentary article notes a Cyprus related governance action with fluoride policy and student wastage concerns. It references sport and service sections, including law reports and weather. Further details are unreadable but imply a multi-section page with diverse items.

Cyprus

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