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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1964
Page
4
The public relations officer Mr. C C Maher said yesterday that more than 24 000 tourists are arriving in Cooma each day. He noted a steady stream of visitors with expectations of continued high numbers as the holiday period extends, reflecting a surge in regional tourism.
Goulburn plans forecast to spend about £ 43,000 on Cartwright Square and Themis Street areas with £ 14,000 still needed for Cartwright Square. Ellesmere Street project estimated at £ 30,000, with work not expected until late next year. A snake bite incident involving Mrs Catherine Margare Graham is noted. Weather outlook mentions southwest winds and showers across the state.
Goulburn district pool of aquatic sports ends after 16 accidents and weed problems at Lake Bathurst and Lake George. Theft from Sooley Dam store lowers funds. police investigate. Hamilton Hume home near Yass eyed for National Trust acquisition.
Radio and TV listings for Wollongong show a mix of programs including Rin Tin Tin and Tom Terrific, local and national news, weather forecasts, and middling daytime entertainment. Forecast notes show few clearing showers and variable winds with regional temperatures around 70 degrees.
Detailed schedules list surface and air mail timings for inward and outward parcels at Canberra G.P.O. Entries cover destinations such as Brisbane Darwin Sydney Hobart Launceston Adelaide Albury Newcastle Perth Townsville and other centers with specified cutoffs and service times.
Officials anticipate a record season as 180 members join Goulburn Swimming Club with 25 more expected by season end. Secretary Laurie Sargent cites growing interest and the club’s top status beyond Sydney and Newcastle as a key driver.
Mulwaree Shire Council funds another 1100 lb of serrated tussock chemicals for eradication. The campaign, buoyed by special grant money, aimed to attack infestations and demonstrate control measures. About 112 acres were cleared. remaining chemical will support follow-up work.
Club manager Mr W Jones foiled thieves attempting to break open a safe containing £10000 at the Sydney Flying Squadron Milsons Point last night. Jones, who lives nearby, investigated noises and found the safe intact on the lawn with about £10 missing after the disturbance.
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