Change in Ambulance Control Rejected in Canberra
A motion to place Canberra Ambulance Service under a separate board failed in the Advisory Council on Monday night. Mrs. Ann Dalgarno urged the Queanbeyan model of voluntary funding, while Mr. J. Peadh warned it would force officers to raise their salaries. The Community Hospital Board was urged to keep control to meet emergencies.
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Canberra
Advisory Council
Ann Dalgarno
Senthiside
Queagbeyan
J. Peadh
Queanbeyan
Community Hospital Board
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Sculptures In Parks Considered By Commission
Commissioner W C Andrews told the Advisory Council on Monday the commission will study whether sculptures belong with buildings or stand-alone. He noted the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial is not among sculptures and discussed indigenous plantings along the land axis from the Australian War Memorial to Parliament House for a natural effect. The Mint at Woden will have white sandstone facing with Footscray basalt base, anodised aluminium window frames. Yenders sought for first 42 houses in Hughes. Griffin works, Lake Burley aquarian pond walls and weirs to be finished before Christmas. Tenders issued for Coast Road Barton Highway lakeside redevelopment and stockpiling materials once requirements are met.
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Brad Phinneq
Parliament House
Woden
Hughes
Recruitment drive for C M F as depot opens for ChrIstmas
This month totals 25 applicants. Turner depot opens Wednesday night at 7 309.40 p.m. for recruitment, closes for Christmas, reopens Monday January 7. A Basic Recruitment Training Course runs next weekend to prepare for the Holsworthy February camp. New recruits accepted up till then for camp. A driving test for C Company men occurred over the past two weekends with 22 attending and 12 gaining Army Licences. Tests covered mostly 6x6 trucks and Land Rovers on Two Slicks roads.
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Turner
Holsworthy
Membership Drive Aims to Double RS Sub-Branch
Mr. Ron Day, veteran of Asi Squad ron in the Middle East, elected president of the Civic sub-branch of the RS at the last meeting. He plans to double membership from 104, as President Ry Corrigan notes rising interest in RS affairs. New offic ers include Vice-presidents E Richards and J Shenes, Secretary W Buckley, Treasurer RK Corrigan.
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Ron Day
Asi
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Middle East
Day
Ry Corrigan
Messis
E Richards
J. Shenes
W. Buckley
RK. Corrigan
Tax Law Exam Sydney Results Announced
The Australian Society of Accountants announced the results of the theory tax in and practice examinations. Successful candidates include M. Rolfe of Canberra.
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Sydney
Australian Society of Accountants Today
Shige
M. Rolfe
Canberra
Toys Gift To Appeal Keeps Target Faltering
A Christmas appeal for the Smith Family shows a well-dressed pride doll among gifts along with many toys and cash totaling £27 10 shillings, still far from the £400 goal. Donors listed include C. Smith, D. J. Selford, J. Unger, M. Pyett, and others with anonymous contributions, while funds are to be sent to The Smith Family Appeal at 26 Torrens Street Braddon.
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Torrens Street
Braddon
C. Smith
D. J. Selford
J. Unger
M. Pyett
Austin
They Got Cash Not The Bird In London Aviary Feeds
A jackdaw and about 100 magpies in Southampton's aviary have collected 206 pounds over fourteen years for the Southampton Children's Hospital. Trained to take money, the birds accept coins from the public, contributing to a long running fund totaling 452 248 coins according to the Evening News.
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London
Southampton Children's Hospital
Evening News
New flower pots and panels appear in Civic Square
A Department of the Interior spokesman said new flower pots were placed around Civic Square and in other city areas including Northbourne Avenue near the Post Office as part of a beautification plan ahead of next year’s royal visit. Many new flower beds were planted and a sample panel shows facing materials for the Civic auditorium.
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Department of the Interior
Northbourne Avenue
Civic Auditorium
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