Canberra finances rely on commonwealth grants says Pead
Canberra should be financed by Commonwealth funds to meet expenses, said ACT Advisory Council chair J HL Pead after returning from the Pacific Asian Congress of Municipalities in Hawaii. He noted delegates agreed some cities depend little on state or federal subsidies and highlighted Queensland’s 40 percent funding.
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Debates on capital costs for water and sewerage systems
The discussion centers on funding for seilage treatment and water reticulation, with the State covering a third of capital costs. Proposals compare grant methods to straight costing, while questions of population management and decentralization feature in conference talks. Delegates emphasize proper use of existing funds over seeking more money, and Canberra looks to join a global congress for information and expertise.
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WA ships get electronic aid near Dampier
Australia to install an electronic navigation aid near Dampier linking with the Port Hedland system. Minister Nixon announced at the Canberra Coastal Nasaids Symposium that Decca Navigation Company gear would be operational by July next year. The project costs about 1.5 million dollars and will cover about 3 million miles off the WA coast extending 280 miles offshore.
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Local loan firm advertises rapid cash advances
An old style loan notice promises quick cash from $300 to $3,000 for any need such as home improvements a second honeymoon funding a son's university or buying a car. It advertises a cash loan within 24 hours and urges calling for an appointment or visiting the office.
Hostel to close this week amid stable demand concerns
GOULBURN reports St Margarets Hostel for girls to shut doors by week’s end as facilities struggle with heat and lack of accommodation. Officials say the hostel must become self funding while seeking a viable plan to cover costs.
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Mariner backs Omega navigation system at symposium
A representative of the Company of Master Mariners urged rapid establishment of an Omega Station in Australia arguing the system offers safe long range navigation for ships and could aid international shipping routes while the government faced scrutiny over secrecy and potential military uses. The symposium opened with praise from shipping and transport officials who noted Omega’s stated accuracy and wide coverage.
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Canberra scientists win 1971 industrial design award
Dr BW Chappell senior lecturer in geology at Australian National University and S Butler of Tens Industries unveil a redesigned spectrometer adapter. The device increases capacity to analyze 108 rock samples without relowering and moves racks automatically.
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BW Chappell
Austine Vian Natonal University
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