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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
5
Canberra holidaymakers flock to the South Coast for Christmas and summer breaks. Lakes, regattas, water skiing and family leisure draw visitors from Canberra, with towns like Tathra Moruya Narooma and Narooma hosting dances, carnivals, and river and sea activities.
Canberra records 28.2 million gallons in 24 hours, 3.2 million above cap as interior department cites heat and holiday crowds. Spokesman warns penalties rise if offenses continue and notes a fine of 25 dollars for violators. Local court reports note offenders facing penalties under water restrictions.
Sydney brewery officials refuse to reveal supply outlook for Canberra and other markets. A Canberra rail shipment yesterday reversed the Christmas week pattern, easing local draught beer stock but leaving bottled beer in short supply for the New Year. Some hotels may lack local bottled beer while interstate cans and kegs arrive to meet demand. Panic buying and rumours of another strike before Christmas fueled the shortages.
Sydney reports Sir Victor Windeyer, a High Court judge, is in serious condition at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital after a car accident near Robertson. He was a passenger driven by Sir Norman Cowper, with Lady Cowper and granddaughter Katharine Pen aboard. no fractures noted by doctors.
A dog in Parliament was questioned for access after being wounded in action with Australian soldiers. The golden retriever guide dog, named by Mr Fraser, was evacuated to an air field after a shrapnel wound near Phu Bai. The incident sparked discussion on whether guide dogs may enter Parliament House, with officials noting the rule could apply uniformly.
Calwell signals support for Hasluck as Liberal leadership unfolds. He notes policies, aims for unity within party and emphasizes Australian relations, including Vietnam context and foreign policy stance. The discussion covers overseas travel, Russia and China dynamics, and ministerial participation in party decisions.
Dr J H W Birrell and co authors of the Australian Medical Association report criticized timing and urged streamlined reporting. The committee urged social forms to help doctors document suspected child cruelty without mandatory blanket reporting. Lead figures included Senator Guir and Mr Hannan of the Liberal Party with cautions over politics influencing reform.
The Liberal leadership battle centers on Mr Bury facing Senator Gorton in a three way field. Hasluck relies on Western Australian support while McMahon’s role as Deputy Leader hangs in balance with talks of a spill and a potential reorganization of the leadership team.
Melbourne reports urge legislation making it an offence to leave young children alone for unreasonable periods and to create a central registry for cruelty reports in Victoria. The government appointed committee, including A. R. Whatmore and C. H. Petty, issued the recommendations following earlier Medical Journal articles by Dr J. W. Birrell, Dr R. G. Birrell, and Dr Dora Bialestock.
The committee found children left unattended or locked in caravans, urged legislation in the Social Welfare Act to prohibit such neglect and require doctors to report physical injuries. It recommended a central voluntary reporting register, expanded nursery and hospital space, stricter staff standards, and training for infant welfare sisters to detect battering.
A Japanese Scout contingent led by Mr Y Matsudaira lands at Brisbane airport en route to the Australian Jamboree at Jindalee Brisbane.
Interior department moved swiftly after Alla wath Flac Braddon residents reported a fort night without garbage collection. Bays were full and a few tins stood empty on a roadside bench. Following complaints, officials inspected central reception centres before Christmas to address rubbish.
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