Drinking fountain for hot bus riders residents urge action
Christopher Kelly a 12 year old student from Mural Brothers College led a letter to Voters Voice asking the National Capital Development Commission to install a drinking fountain at the Melrowe Drive and Theodore Street interchange in Trens. The NCDC responded it would provide a fountain near the interchange as soon as possible. Also noted are resident complaints about rate increases and lack of a footpath on Dalrymple Street and Gowder Street with promised work due mid January and April respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Mural Brothers College
National Capital Development Commission
Melrowe Drive
W National Capital Development Commision
Kelly
Gouger Street
Torrens
National Capital Peyaerment Commission
Voters’ Voice
Dalrymple Street
Goyder Street
Motorcycle speed limits for pillion and sidecar passengers
A Department of the Interior spokesman clarified ACT speed limits for motorcycles with pillion and sidecar passengers. In the city area pillion riders must not exceed 40 mph, while riders with pillion or sidecar passengers in other zones must not exceed 35 mph unless a higher limit is posted. The 40 mph outside city limits is noted on page 10 of Driving in the ACT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aar S
Macquarie
Department of the Interior
Icing price dispute prompts shop clarification
Voters' Voice reported a reader complaint about high icing costs for wedding cakes. The shop quoted 8k per pound for icing plus decorations, then 760 per pound at pre payment, with a sign reading 1500 per pound. The manager said 8k was for icing only. decorations cost extra, averaging about 1.50 per pound for fully decorated cakes, and a new sign will clarify pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Vowers
Lavatories at Hackett Shopping Centre Plan Denied
Mr J of Hackett asked if the Department of the Interior would build public lavatories at Hackett shopping centre amid busy traffic. A department spokesman said neither the NCDC nor the department has plans for public toilets there. Voters Voice invites readers to report problems to The Canberra Times with proof of identity. names published only with permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett
Department of the Interior
NCDC
The
Canberra Times
Canberra City
Act 2601
Australian offset orders loom as Boeing tender nears
Australian aircraft makers rush to complete Boeing tender documents for a multi million dollar offset deal. If successful, the contract would become the largest single offset order from an overseas supplier. Deliveries could start within a year and include heavy tooling for sections of a 727 related to Ansett and TAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Hawker de Havilland
Bell
Melthin
Bourne
Boeing
Cess
United States
RAAF
Launts
Antill
Smal Fae Plantoe
He Parts
Ansett
TAA
Defence
Anothee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Voters
Christopher Kelly
Bery
Winton Valley
Narrahundah
Droyder
Meneame
Energy Sculily
Hawker Jue Havilland
Sydney
Covernment Aircraft Factory
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Melbourne
By Frank Cranston
Eer
Terry Feeders
Mens Hanks
Woolworths
Cory Hone
Terry Pot Mit
Quay
Bergain
Ceess
North Side
Jamison
Meat Centre
Canberra
Lamb
Chuck
Garema Place
Monaro Mall
Mall Butchery
Hughes
Manuka
Fyshwick
Garran Meat Service
Lumla
Lyons
Traliam
Regional Claims Office
Queanbeyan
J.B. Young Ltd
Monaro Street
A Claims and Membership Enquiry Service
Medical Benefits Fund of Australia
London Circuit
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!