Urgent push for Canberra Technical College start
The Advisory Council urged immediate improvements to Canberra Technical College facilities and an early start on permanent buildings. Motion called for urgent government priority, interim washrooms and lighting, plus rapid planning for a new college amid ongoing construction pressures.
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Canberra Technical College
AGT
W. J. M. Campbell
Canberra
Campbell
Technical College
Big Min
Permanent College
Mr. Campbell
Water transport to ease drought in Sydney report
In Sydney the Commissioner for Railways McCusker said wheat trucks would be converted to water tankers to meet drought needs. The plan is costly but will be implemented as required.
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Sydney
McCusker
Arene Australia Airlines
N.S.W
G. M. Sheppend
Brick Inquiry Rejected by Minister
The Minister for the Interior Mr Fairhall refused an ACT Advisory Council recommendation to appoint an independent commissioner to probe Canberra brickworks. Debates revealed compensation claims from firms that built defective bricks, with officials noting limestone in local materials caused quality issues. The council asked for updates on inquiries and actions taken.
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Fairhall
A.C.T. Advisory Council
Canberra
Firma
A.C.T
Bureau of Mineral Resources
W. S. Byrne
H. A. Barrenger
Department of the Interior
Australia
Mrr
Barrenger
Bungendore Only Practical Route For Coast Road
At a December council meeting J N Rogers of the Department of the Interior advocated Bungendore as the only practicable route for the coast road. He cited Mr Firth’s map figures showing Bungendore Doughboy 45 miles versus Hoskins town 40 miles plus heavy bridge costs. Rogers supported Bungendore as the better road standard option and inevitable choice.
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Bungendore
Council
J. N. Rogers
Department of Th Interior
Campbell
Yarrowlumla
J. Firth
Firth
Queanbeyan
Braidwood
Hoskinstown
Victorian road toll rises to seventeen this year
Seventeen people have died on Victorian roads in the first 13 days of the year. The latest victim, Norman Francia Paynter, 26, of Trafalgar, died when his car collided with a truck on the Seven Mile Road in dense fog near Trafalgar. The other driver was injured.
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Melbourne
Victorian
Seven Mile Road
Trafalgar
Norman Francia Paynter
Lock's Creek Road
Bitter Council Debate Over Meetings
The ACT council faced a bitter debate as members clashed over meeting frequency and governance. Mr. P D Day accused the council of poor engagement while Dr L J Wienholt labeled him an over–raiser of tempers. Chairman F D Quinane urged disciplined, concise submissions to finish business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Day
H. A. Baerenger
Department of the Interior
Quinane
Canberra
Canberra council seeks views on national capital planning
The ACT Advisory Council proposed motions to ensure Canberra residents influence the National Capital Development Commission. A plan would let the council submit relevant matters to the National Capital Planning Committee and appoint an observer to attend meetings and report back. The discussion highlighted delays and the advisory role of the council.
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Canberra
National Capital Development Commission
A.C.T. Advisory Council
W. J. M. Campbell
P. D
Day
National Capital Planning Committee
Mr. Camp
M. 8. Stevenson
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