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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1966

Page

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Hint of a teachers college for ACT

A statement from the Minister for Education and Science outlines an Interim Council for a potential teachers college in Canberra. The plan includes a principal, site consultant, registrar and staff, with the aim to offer initial teacher training courses and possibly expand to adjacent facilities, pending government approval and advisory input.

Gorton Fies NEDC Canberra Technical College RB Lansdown National Capital Development Commission O A Landow Council of Rendige Nantute of Technology Perth F Waterhouse CSIRO H Kk Coughlan DeGaola i Commonwealth Advisory Committee On Advanced Education

Company loses hotel site appeal in Canberra case

Owendale Pty Ltd owner of Astor Hotel and Motels Ltd failed to begin building on land at London Circuit Canberra under a 1965 lease. Justice Windeyer allowed an extension pending appeal while allowing possible injunction relief. The case centers on the Commonwealth land and delays before construction could start.

Owendale Pty Ltd Astor Justice Windeyer Commonwealth London Canberra

Greek elections set for May parliamentary vote

King Constantine announced that elections for a new Greek Parliament would be held next May. The report notes the change follows earlier coverage and places the event in Athens with AAP reporting.

Athens Constantine Faye

Book row settled

New York reporters note a settlement reached on a book row with officials and parties closing the dispute after discussions yesterday. The brief dispatch cites no further details on terms or involved organizations.

Australia Boosts Vietnam Force By 1700 Troops

Prime Minister Holt announced a one third increase in Australia's Vietnam commitment. Army strength rises to 5,200 with 900 additional personnel. Canberra bomber squadron to support ground troops. HMAS Hobart to deploy with frogmen for harbor clearance as part of US naval efforts. Hobart undergoing refit in Sydney before joining operations.

Holt Australia Canberra IHMAS Hobart Sydney Arnedad Ooo Viet

Rhodesia envoy argues republic status amid war talks

Rhodesia’s leader insists the country is effectively a republic, while Britain Australia and Malaysia negotiate over troop and bomber deployments for Vietnam. Canberra jet bombers from Malaysia targeted North Vietnam with Canberras aiding in the 450 aircrew effort. Australia’s task force will operate under US Seventh Fleet direction and may deploy to Tan Son Nhut or Bien Hoa. Negotiations continue as Rhodesia remains noncommittal on a formal referendum and republic declaration.

Malaysia Vietnam Dowling Bonterworth RAAF Australia Britain Tini South Vietnennamese Saigon Smigon Tan Son Deci Nhut Bienne Hoa St Battalion Rar Commonwealth Republic Smith Mount Cecarer Nui Day South Vietnam Rhodesia

Federal wage margins rise up to $1.30 a week

The Full Bench of the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission awarded wage margin increases from 30 cents to 1.30 weekly, affecting six capital cities basic wages. The increases, ranging 1 to 24 percent, take effect from the first pay period on or after January 23. Four judges supported the rise while one opposed. The decision noted potential benefits for the economy but drew mixed reactions from employers and unions.

Conciliation and Arbitration Commission Justice Moore Winter Gallagher Gish Commonwealth Mission Econ Winer

Police to search for missing man in river

A British migrant is feared drowned in the Murrumbidgee River between Pine Island and Kambah Pool after three men floated on inner tubes. Peter Aitcheson, 24, of Turner, and Donald Bedford, 25, with unknown address, reported the third man fell from his tube in turbulent water near Red Rock. Police will begin a search at first light below the river rapids.

Murrumbidgee Pine Island Kambah Pool Peter Aitcheson McKay Street Turner Donald Bedford Red Rock

Disciplinary Tribunal Suspends Two Sydney Anesthetists

In a Sydney tribunal the physicians Dr Hugh Cairns Anderson and Dr Paul Johnson were found guilty of infamous conduct and suspended for failings in their discharge of anesthetic duties. The report notes the ruling appears on Page 14 alongside world news and other notices.

Sydney Hugh Cairns Anderson Paul Johnson

Goulburn to get CTC TV translator planned

Goulburn could receive Canberra Television CTC service via a translator linked with the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The PMG will decide on a station location, costs, and sharing facilities at Mount Gray, with possible joint use of transmission infrastructure and a goal to serve about 12 000 viewers.

PMG CTC Cooma Snowy Star Canberra Television Limited Australian Broadcasting Commission Australian Broadcasting Can Goulburn Hove Shakespeare Canberra Mount Gray

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