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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
4
A Canberra committee formed to coordinate Christmas giving for underprivileged families aims to ensure hampers gifts and parties reach those in need. Led by ACT Council of Social Service members, the effort seeks to connect families with organisations and encourage communities to refer eligible households.
The Eurobodalla Shire Council election hinges on Canberra votes with local turnout likely low. Dr Patrick Calvert of Red Hill, CSIRO-trained scientist, leads a field of candidates chasing seats in the council’s three vacancies amid debate over local versus regional influence and education policy shifts. Councillor Doug Thomson defends a tenure of 15 years as he runs for another term along with five rivals.
The Australian National University Council endorses the idea that the undergraduate or graduate aged 18 plus may represent undergraduates on the council. The SRC reports a large student roll and a campaign highlighting the need for student representation, with discussions directed at government changes after postal voting details were circulated.
In Canberra area wheat competition results were announced with awards for champions from local lines. Notable participants included Hall of Poliday cottages and Sir Roy Dowling, while judges from the NSW Royal Agricultural Society assessed entries across Southern Slopes and surrounding districts.
The universities student employment section reports a sharp shortfall in vacation work for students. Only about 109 of 431 registered have secured positions this term, according to Mrs J Henderson who leads the program at the Australian National University.
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