Risks In School Swimming Carnival Sparks Canberra Letter
A readers letter condemns Canberra High School annual swimming carnival for sun exposure and safety concerns. The writer urges moving events to safer venues and questions supervision and transport, citing skin cancer risk and potential child danger. The piece notes A L Partridge’s appointment as assistant secretary of Canberra Trade Promotion Division with career background.
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Canberra
Australia
A. L. Partridge
Department of Trade
Paltridge
N.S.W
Department
Bombay
India
Record Increase In Jobless
Unemployment rises to 28 percent of the work force, with the Australian average at 2.6 percent. Mr. Brand cites many school leavers and seasonal North West workers among the unemployed as a sign of wider economic shifts. He calls for continued migration programs and skilled labor expansion while assessing new public works funding.
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Brand
Commonwealth
Western Australia
W.A
Canberra
Gentle Stimulus to Home Building in Britain
The Prime Minister outlines measures to aid home buyers and the building industry. Raising the Commonwealth Savings Bank loan limit to £3500 and broader loan access are welcomed, but gaps remain between loan limits and actual home costs. The War Service homes finance rises to £37.5 million may add 800 homes, though waiting lists and high prices keep shortages.
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Menzies
A.C.T
Children’s Art Exhibition Showcases Five Year Olds’ Vision
A vibrant display opened at the YWCA Hall under Hon. Catherine Sidney. More than 1,800 entries from Australia and New Guinea were whittled to 200 works by three judges. Five year olds drew vivid boats and water, while older children offered bold abstractions. the exhibit runs through Sunday evening.
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Y.W.C.A
Catherine Sidney
Heyden
Australia
New Guinea
Huge Denmore dam to power New Zealand grid
Near 20 million tons of earth have been placed on the Denmore earth dam on the Waitaki River in the South Island. The Lake Denmore will hold 1.6 times Wellington Harbour water with a 150 mile shoreline and begin filling in October 1964. Benmore will convert AC to DC for transmission to the North Island.
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Wellington
N. 2
A.A.P.- Reuter
Denmore
Waitaki River
South Island
Wellington Harbour
Like A Fallen Rainbow Like A Fallen Rainbow
A reader admires Civic garden displays praising a fallen rainbow effect from the flower arrangements. The writer hopes the informal and colorful decor becomes a permanent feature in the city.
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Civic
Laplus Linguae
Braddon
Danger Of Storm Drains
A letter from ANN P DALGARNO of Red Hill argues for cyclone fences along open stormwater drains near schools in the ACT. She says mothers are busy and cannot always supervise, so safety barriers are essential to protect children on daily routes to and from school.
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Canberra
Yarralumla
Watson
Australian Capital Territory
Ann P. Dalgarno
Red Hill
Lake menace prompts call for safer drains in Canberra
The Canberra Times front page questions open drains and child accidents, debating a proposed eight foot cyclone fence to shield children. It asks how much protection is needed as Canberra Lakes undergo construction and walls rise, underscoring public concern over safety measures.
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Sur
Canberra Times
Canberra
Polish Exiles in London Claim Leadership Over Free Poles
Nine elderly Polish exiles in Belgravia rule a defunct government in exile led by President August Zaleski. Their offices and a Georgian mansion support a small staff with modest stipends, financed solely by voluntary contributions totaling about £15,000 yearly.
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London
Associated Press
Hitler
Poland
Belgravia
August Zaleski
Zaleski
United States
Britain
Exiled Polish Government Notes Amid Postwar Tensions
President Zaleski describes the exile regime’s activities directing propaganda handouts to governments and international bodies. He notes weekly Polish language classes for expatriate children and recalls his rise from exiled Poland to presidency in 1947 after Raczkiewicz’s death.
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Inean A
Zaleski
Presi
New York Campaign Raises 446000 for Children
Funds totaling 446000 pounds were raised to aid children, with Britain and the United States contributing through a wartime drive. The dispatch of the campaign was coordinated by a British and American effort, supported by national ventures.
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New York
Frits
A.ap. - Reuter
States
Britain
Am Gs
Wale Pace
Citmas Rds
VICE-REGAL Party Arrives at Government House
Sir Frank and Lady Frat Gest and Mr and Mrs Williams arrive at Government House berra. Mr and Mrs Winter and Ald Alsip also present as the guests join the event.
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Frank
Frat Gest
Williams
Government House
Berra
Winter
Dave Il
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Duke of Edinbergh
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Iing
T. Robertson
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North Island
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Fis
Antone Pajak
Alexander Zawisza
Defence
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