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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

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Nixon Defines Industrial Leases in Canberra

The Interior Minister Mr Nixon proposes a amendment to City Area Leases to restrict activities under an industrial lease. It would ban the sale of new clothing and groceries from such leases except where permitted, and prohibit boarding houses and guest houses. Exceptions include onsite food manufacture and sale of simple refreshments. The plan aims to guide Fyshwick and impact Braddon traders, with specifics tied to development at Malongler Mall and compliance with planning controls.

Mr Nixan Act Nixan Canberra Times Department of the Interno Fyshwick Ravingr Street Lip Braddon Advisory Council Nixon Anthony Fyshiviek Indus Nisan Malongler Mall Fysh + wick Euniduet Thore Indomeg Alker Ante Hoxton Trades Sydney Sungate Exnbersi H, M

Gracious Living Inquiry Probes Rural Estates in ACT

The Rational Capital Development Commission assesses demand for gracious living estates in the Australian Capital Territory. It flags possible sites near Nan Valley and west of Cooma roads, exploring 30 acre blocks with limited residences to protect escarpment estates. A private scheme once proposed rural living but stalled due to an NCBC hold.

Rational Capital Development Commission Act Connvission Fy 4 Pretige Eh Yuri!rials Jum Valley Cooman Royuin Williamsdale Tertuary Naas Expresi Smuiek

Nixon Seeks Presidential Nomination

Former Vice-President Nixon declares candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. The report also notes a separate wartime briefing from Singapore recounting a military action, with government troops recapturing a Saigon area after a raid by guerrillas and a radio broadcast describing the engagement.

ATID Singapore Raf-Reuter Roapa

Canberra Weather Sees Record Heat Then Relief Expected

Canberra and several NSW towns sweltered with record highs including 108F in Canberra and 117F at Boga yesterday. By late afternoon a southerly cool change was forecast to lower highs to the low 90s, with fire danger rated very high to extreme and the ACT total fire ban extended.

Canberra Bue Bureau of Meteorplony Boga Moruya Braidwood Goulburn Nsw Hag New Stuck Yenteniay Bega Department of the Interior

Too Hot for Work At 90 Degrees

The ACT Public Service Association will seek a ruling on whether employers should be stood down in extreme heat. Secretary McN Buller said advice from ACT Health Services would be considered before forwarding the proposal to the Public Service Board. A spot check showed offices reaching up to 100 degrees, with Kings noting limited output in heat.

McN. Buller Ionsone Aletra ACT Health Services of Department of Health Aseking ACT Health Ser Public Service Board Department of Interior Civic Public Service Association Canberra W. Kings Suiles Fis Educaion Jelice Sirzet

Vietcong dig in as Saigon bombed by own government

Saigon rocked by bombing as South Vietnamese aircraft strike the capital to dislodge five Vietcong battalions. Smoke over evacuated areas. Heavy fighting roars nationwide as communist offensives push into government strongholds. Dalat reportedly falls to Vietcong.

Saigon Terby Oulakitts United States Westmoreland BBC Dalat

Vietnam War Figures Surge Amid Saigon Siege

War dispatches report Vietcong casualties exceeding 5 800 with at least 7 862 captured as US and allied forces shell and assault cities. Saigon faced heavy fighting around Tan Son Nhut airport and the old citadel while villages and districts endured blockades. civilians and soldiers suffered numerous losses as American Marines entered northern Haz and bridgeheads tightened under martial law.

NNS Saigon United States Elleworth Unker Cholon Haz

Bushfire near Cooma halted after massive volunteer effort

Fire raged near Cooma threatening outskirts and homes as about 300 volunteers and 150 inmates joined 12 firefighters to control the blaze. The We swept through scrub and timber, 40 feet from timber remains, with emergency calls spreading to Mullabong Acres and Canberraburst response. Heat exhaustion treated. aviation fire tender called in as Snowy Mountains authority reported the incident.

Cooma Cooma Prison Park Mullabong Timbes T. Day von M. Dulhumy Mfulluen Street

Mother on hold-up charges in Gippsland bank raid

Melbourne reports police charged a 2k-year old mother and a 9.38 year-old man in connection with armed hold ups at Stratford Gippsland and Kelatami last year. Detectives also linked them to the armed robbery of the State Savings Bank at Wartanoye. The couple allegedly held a vault and threatened Mr William Camel and his five children at their home. They are to appear in City Court tomorrow.

Melbourne Thursby Phulons Isherlain Stratford Gippsland A. Bank Kelatami Wartanoye Staqford National Bau Stmtford Wiliam Eamel Perry City Court

Mail drivers' wage dispute settles with board rejection

Ane panerat secretary of the Anvigamatea Postal Workers Union says talks with ACTO president are set in Melbourne today after the Public Service Board rejected wage claims for mail van drivers. The page notes ongoing industrial unrest and related page references.

Ane Panerat Anvigamatea Postal Workers Union Mr Slater ACTO Me Monk Melbourne Public Service Board Sydney Tinian Cistan Tcials

Poster colors and brushes seized at Canberra GPO

A fragmentary report notes a Canberra area incident involving poster colors and brushes at the GPO with a mention of a permit or commission and a date in 1927. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context.

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