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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
9
The Commonwealth Public Service Board probes licences granted to two public servants amid revelations in a court hearing. The article questions checks on milk distributor licences and the health safeguards for the public, urging stricter procedures and public accountability.
Rome Reuters report notes Italy’s economy remains strong but has leveled since summer. Production indices show slower gains through 1959–60 while unemployment persists. investors eye future growth and reserves. ENI head Enrico Mattei expands abroad, pursuing new markets despite Cold War tensions and NATO position.
The letter lauds bright students for LC success while urging equal praise for average and below average pupils who work hard to achieve LC passes. It argues universities share schooling challenges and should provide more adviser staff and closer lecturer contact to reduce first year failures.
Street observers lament the damage to Canberra lawns between Northtourne Avenue and Civic Centre. Pedestrians cross hard-baked soil instead of paths, giving tourists a poor first impression. calls rise for higher fences and patrols to protect central park areas.
Her Excellency the vis countess Damossil met Madame Coutinho wife of the Portuguese Charge d Affaires at Government House yesterday morning. His Excellency the Governor General received Mr. W Wallace Smith president of the reorganised Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Right Reverend Donald A Albers leader of the Church in Australia at Government House yesterday morning.
Victoria This Week reports Melbourne’s drive to regulate lodging houses amid warnings issued to 336 of 456 premises. The piece notes low dirtiness in cafes, ongoing pension rent aid, and traffic improvements near MacRobertson Girls High School. It also covers overpass plans, Kew traffic schemes, vandalism, and Parliament travels.
Mrs. S Sardon headlined the Pan Pacific conference session noting Malayan students face reintegration after long stays abroad. She details roles with Malayan Youth Council and various welfare groups, while Mrs My Min of Hawaii reflects on cross Pacific ties and child welfare work.
A review by state and federal authorities shows unemployment in Australia edged up in December. Vacancies fell in several sectors while seasonal hiring boosted other areas. By December 30 total employed persons rose modestly with varying regional trends across Queensland and other states.
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