Australia reports fall in road fatality rate for first time
Dr. Darling cites tentative 1963 figures showing 2 575 deaths and 68 544 injuries from road accidents, with a fatality rate per 10 000 registered vehicles dropping to 7.7. All States except Victoria and Queensland saw higher deaths. seat belt use urged to cut deaths by 23 percent and injuries by 60 percent.
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A.C.T
Dr. Darling
Victoria
Queensland
Pr. Darling
Australia
Tude
Darling
New South Wales
Wenn
South Australia
Anton
Western Avistesits Ahnpipreeave
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Srhesman
Praise For A C T Road Safety Record
The president of the ACT Road Safety Council Mr R W Rowell praised Canberra motorists for a holiday period with no accident fatalities. He credited police vigilance and urged drivers to continue careful driving to keep roads accident free through Christmas.
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A.C.T. Road Safety Council
R. W. Rowell
Canberra
Rowell
Fire danger remains high in A C T warns official
A C T Chief Fire Control Officer J H Kelo warns that no relief from critical fire danger is seen in the bush. He says rain would only offer a temporary effect and calls for strict bush fire rules. He notes several fires in NSW and urges care with outdoor fires over Christmas.
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A.C.T
A.C.T. Bushfires Board
J. H. Kelow
N.S.W
Mr. Kellew
Kellew
Plane Crash Kills Eight in France
A Canadian transport plane with 11 aboard crashed near Mareville Air Base in NE France. Eight killed, three injured. flight origin Britain.
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Paris
Westerman
France
Argoud
Munich
N.Z
Wellington
A.A.P
Mount Cook
New Zealand
Sighest Mountain
Alps
Saigon
P.reuter
Bao-Dai
Vietnam
Neuyen Vay Vy
Sing
Border Survey Of N G To Proceed
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio agreed to allow Australian survey teams to continue setting up temporary market posts on the New Guinea West Irian border. He called prior stoppages misunderstandings by local Indonesian officials and said surveys may resume while talks in Jakarta continue on defining the border.
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Dr. Subandrio
New Guinea-West Irian
Djakarta
Keith Shann
New Guinea
Australia
Territories
Barnes
Good Year For A.C.T Agriculture
In 1963 the ACT saw favorable agricultural and pastoral conditions with rainfall about 24 inches, the lowest since 1958. Crops sown by June, good growing rains, strong wool production, healthy lambs, and well-conditioned cattle marked the year. Wheat and oat crops were harvested under ideal conditions.
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Huston
Department of the Interior
Record Water Use Surges During December Heat
A record total of more than 447 million gallons of water was consumed in December 1962, with 345 million in December alone, 102 million less than the previous figure. Daily use reached 21.8 million gallons in the 24 hours ending 8 am yesterday, the Department of Works spokesman said, and the peak rate would likely continue through the heat spell.
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Aan
Department of Works
Mission superintendent removed amid Arnhem Land mining dispute
Mr Bryant alleges the Rev Edgar A Wells was dismissed as disciplinary action after testimony to the select committee on Yirrkala aborigines and bauxite leases in Arnhem Land. The committee had urged government compensation for loss of occupancy of land leased to a French mining firm in Arnhem Land reserve.
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Bryant
Edgar A. Wells
Methodist Overseas Mission
Wells
House of Representatives
Bryaret
Territories
Barnes
Arnhem Land Reserve
November Rise In Retail Sales
Commonwealth statistician Max K M Archer reports Australians spent £2452 million on goods in November. This is £54 million higher than October and the peak retail pace for November in at least two years, boosted by the upcoming Christmas season.
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Max. K. M. Archer
Tourist Traffic Breaks Canberra Christmas Record
Canberra records its best ever Christmas tourist season with the Canberra Tourist Bureau reporting tremendous traffic and heavy bookings across hotels motels and other accommodations. Officials expect continued high volumes as holidays extend into the New Year and more visitors pass through the War Memorial despite unavailable figures.
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Canberra
Mr. Dovey
Prosperity Foreseen for Australia in 1964 Says PM
The Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies and the Associated Chamber of Commerce projected a prosperous 1964 with growth in commerce and industry. They urged free enterprise, stable costs, and careful employment to balance rising demand and maintain an enhanced global position.
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Australia
Robert Menzies
Robert
Associated Chamber of Commerce
L. Atkinson
Atkinson
Associated Chambers of Manufactures
R. V. Allison
Swime Class To Resume In Canberra Campaig n
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club will resume the team to swim campaign this Saturday. Children’s lessons were halted last Saturday due to the Christmas break, club official G. Bissaker said. Lessons start at 8.30 am at Manuka and Olympia pools with the same arrangements as before the holidays.
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Canberra
G. Bissaker
Club Offcial
Manuka
Olympia Pools
Embarrassed Canberra Bureau As ANZAAS To Meet
The Canberra Tourist Bureau says the ANZAAS congress will embarrass the bureau as it brings 3000 visitors January 20 to 24. With Canberra short of 1830 casual beds, hotels motels and private homes are booked out. University halls boarding schools and Iron Military College hostels are used. attendees may stay in Yass.
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A.N.Z.A.A.S. Congress
Canberra
New Zealand
Iroon Military College
Yass
F. A. Garnett Smith
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Burns Club
Border Survey of
N.G
J. J. Huston
P.M
Bureau
Science Congress
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