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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1962
Page
5
A letter argues against water fluoridation, claiming fluoride is dangerous and often toxic in sodium form. It cites global controversy, cites calcium fluoride as natural, notes US discontinuations since 1945, and opposes artificial fluoridation for health and freedom reasons.
Article argues for improved Canberra to Melbourne rail service by realigning connections at Yass and Queanbeyan to cut travel time by at least two hours. It criticizes Commonwealth railways for stagnation while noting potential gains from state railway cooperation and better timetabling to compete with air and road travel.
The National Fellowship, a new British movement announced at New Year, portrays itself as a watchdog and ginger group aiming to curb social liberalism in the Conservative Party. It pledges to combat trade union tyranny, fight Communism, and restore Britain to prior standards, signaling unity for ultra conservative voters amid dissatisfaction with the government.
Timed establishment of the movement aims to influence Conservative strength ahead of the General Election. Organisers warn that without broad Conservative pressure on Party Chairman Tain Macleod the party may drift left. They allege government records praise world leadership claims while fidelity to policy wanes and bureaucracy grows. Macleod is singled out for attention.
Derek Moo argues that Fellowship frames Labour against its founding principles of state ownership and party unity. Conservatives seem wary of underestimating Fellowship as by-elections loom. Fellowship says it is not a party seeking to split the antisocialist vote to let Labour win.
The Fellowship movement, though loosely organised, may embarrass the Conservative Party by mobilising anti Socialist forces and pressuring it to govern with greater courage. Key figures from the party fear the group could shift the party away from its reforming path and away from pink Socialism while maintaining the loyalty of centre voters ahead of the next general election.
A Commonwealth Army report notes artillery gains in Malaya with a 105 mm pack howitzer and improved mobility. The field battery from Royal Artillery demonstrates rapid loading and deployment, replacing older 25-pounders in frontline roles. In a separate item, Bharti and a Janinagar bride marked a 22 year event as 414 subjects were noted in the state.
A dialogue reveals a husband using his wife as the registered owner to secure a loan. The attorney explains that while the couple is not one person, the wife would be the proper party to execute any mortgage or lending deal, complicating the arrangement.
Sydney hosts a second Institute of Scientific Studien For the prevention of Alcoholism at the University of Sydney. Twenty Australian lecturers will participate including Dylan Bitell Victarkan police figure and Dr John McGeorge. The program covers the breathylyzer test and alcohol’s relation to crime traffic policing.
Senior British diplomats in South and South East Asia will gather in Singapore on January 17 for a three day conference. Jord Selkirk the British Commissioner General in South East Asia will preside.
One hundred fifty one NSW students will attend a summer science school at Sydney University starting tomorrow and lasting to January 19. The 151 scholars from 44 girls and 106 boys include two from Auckland Grammar School. They were chosen from 1000 applicants from 330 schools and will hear nine half hour films and 20 one hour lectures over the two weeks. Lectures include talks by Prof R Bracewell on intelligent life and Prof Herman Bondi on the universe. Telecasts will be shown live and later. Scholarships cover £20 expenses, return fares, a science book, and a silver medal.
Ex governor of Rhode Island Roberts, a longtime Kennedy ally, tipped for the post of ambassador to Australia. Dispatches note a predicted appointment amid state department scrutiny, with earlier name Harvard Law figure Cirie Wald discussed as a possibility. Roberts served four terms as Rhode Island governor and is a naval reserve lieutenant commander.
The report describes Macleod as fraught with danger for his mild socialist tilt and accused of deferring to trade unions and left wing expediency during his time as Colonial Secretary. Socialists mock the National Fellowship amid vicious attacks on the trade unions.
In a compact report the final of the tourney features Russ Lo of aUK and Harling, with match moments noted and the outcome summarized. The piece situates the event within the year’s schedule and mentions venue details and timing for publication.
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