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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1966

Page

2

Riverina Move On Tumat Road Turbulent Labor Move

The article reports Lithgow and Riverina authorities contending over a road project near Tumat Road, with Miners Federation and Joint Coal Board involved. It notes a sudden job action and possible dismissals for workers as talks falter and costs are debated.

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Holt picks a crusading dissenter

Adelaide Tuesday notes South Australian Bert Kelly, a blunt, straight talker in Parliament, now serving as Federal Minister for Works. His tariff crusade, rooted in protecting viable industries while excluding uneconomic ones, shaped policy and provoked sharp exchanges with Deputy Minister McEwen.

Adelaide Bert Kelly Charles Robert Kelly Tarlee Farmer Wakefield House of Representatives Kelly Mr McEwen Jack Mr Kelly Robert Kelly South Australia Isle of Man Robert Pastoral and Land Board W. S. Kelly Australian Tariff Board

Minister fined for slapping girl 13

In Jooweem in Magistrates Court a 35 year old Methodist minister was fined 50 dollars after being convicted of assaulting a 13 year old schoolgirl during a religious instruction lesson on October 11. The Rev Evan Harding faced allegations of unlawful contact and aggravated assault involving the girl from Helidon State School near Toowoomba.

Brisbane Jooweemin Evan Harding Jones Helidon State School Neary Toowoombs Dianne Maree Hedges PD. Peel

General library books needed at Deakin School

The Deakin School principal Mr N J Madsen told a post midday speech day audience that the library lacked general books and that students were laughing and talking in class. Diane Hedges described disruptions while desks and hands were used in aggressive corrections, with teachers attempting to enforce order. a court later convicted Jones of simple assault after a magistrate dismissed aggravated charges.

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Wyndham syllabus worries teachers at speech night

Experienced educators questioned the Wyndham senior syllabus during the school speech night at Dickson High School. Mr M Laughlin said parts of the program were beyond some students, noting crowding and limited suitability for Form four to Form five, with specific names and awards mentioned.

Dickson High School M. Laughlin Laughlin Blythe P. Robinson A. Clynes R. Calvert Tno Stereotam Izenna Neich L. Fegan

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