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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
2
An Australian writer reflects on a heartwarming Christmas tale amid hardship and a festive mood. The piece contrasts the season’s warmth with tough times, presenting a hopeful message about resilience and family meaning in December.
A Maryborough electrical engineer claims a new device may stop thorny starfish blasts in the Great Barrier Reef. Ray Rufus presented his prototype with electrodes to test on starfish, aiming to curb their reef damage. Public debate followed as trials loomed and political attention grew.
A historic note reports a government bill intended to limit youth access to gambling. The measure, proposed by Justice Minister Madklion, aims to raise age limits and restrict participation in poker machines. Governor Sir Roden Culler reportedly grants royal assent to the amendment, signaling official support.
The event stressed sociology and humanities for youth to grasp societal changes from discoveries and techniques. Sir Robert Madgwick spoke at the Church of Ireland Gaile Grammar school night, praising efforts and thanking the Anglican bishop and university leadership for their roles.
A fragment discusses challenging traditional practices in scientific knowledge underlying human endeavours. Mr Bourke of Campbell Primary School notes the difficulty in finding verifiable theories to support many educational methods. The piece lists researchers and forms across education, psychology, and related fields as part of a broader critique.
Youth counsellors are urged as a school audience hears Mr Hughson describe teenagers facing acne depression and exam stress. He calls for more adult access at school and in the community and for education to help teens gain guidance beyond parental limits. Names of students and staff noted.
Nineteen academies were presented at Deakin High School’s annual speech day held Tuesday. First Form prizes went to Sande Lamerean and Karen Sites. Second Form top prizes awarded to Michelle Meredith and Phillipa Moe. Third Form winners were Jenny Lonergan and Bet tea Clarinee. Fourth Form saw Elizabeth Horner and Richard Manderwin honored. Elizabeth Burdon and Peter Trudinger took Fifth Form second and third prizes with no first prize awarded in Kind Form where Elizabeth Mills and Susan Cowell received second and third.
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