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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
10
The Canberra Times reports a 1969 incident where police observed a man via a hole in a lavatory wall and arrested him for indecency. The magistrate dismissed the charge, noting the act occurred inside a cubicle and raising concerns about policing private behavior and evidentiary methods. The piece critiques law and police roles in defining public morality.
F. G. Rixon critiques Mr McKay's bigoted views on male homosexuality, noting lack of authority and reliance on opinion. He argues punishment did not deter homosexuality historically and draws analogies to Galileo and Scopes to illustrate intolerance of new ideas.
In a Canberra Times letter, J Morris argues over the reformation issue of transubstantiation and notes Latimer Ridley and Cranmer were martyred in historical context. He contends the candle still burns in Ireland, reflecting both theological and political factors of Mary’s era.
A brief note cites J. O. Goodman's January 21 letter and recalls memory of a prior remark. The fragment suggests a formal exchange on a faith‑defense matter, with the writer referencing a named correspondent and a specific date.
A reader notes two new concrete paths through the wooded area linking the Campbell to Russell ends. The roughly four mile routes ease foot traffic for commuters, but the writer criticizes the overall quality of construction and workmanship by NCDC.
A Western Australia liquor laws inquiry proposes lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18 and permits metropolitan hotels to trade Sundays. It also suggests replacing wine saloons with wine houses, new tavern licences, extended country session times, and allowing off premises two bottle sales per session, with reforms to hotel and restaurant liquor hours. The report notes public support and opposition from the hotel association, and urges parliament to consider legislation in the autumn session.
Sixty seven Malaysians named to a consultative council will meet to design political rules to curb racial strife in Malaysia. The group, officially announced by Deputy Prime Minister Razak, aims to shape a new constitutional bargain while the National Operations Council retains power.
A reader questions the Defender of the Faith attribution to Henry VIII and flags broader Christian ties, attacks the American presidential race as a circus, critiques a concreting contract, questions Canberra transport and amenities, and suggests better bus shelters and heated pools would improve public life.
Lawrence Buckland of Braddon comments on art vans from the ice cream firm Mr Whippy. He proposes mobile carillon playing vans to distribute art across Canberra and suggests interstate rollout as a cultural mission to Australia. He notes mobility could reduce graffiti and even suggests waterspouts.
A Canberra letter argues for staggered working hours and frequent public transport to ease parking and road congestion. It urges bus services tied to work hours and residence patterns, notes carillon concerns, and calls for better nurse staffing and lower transport costs.
Letters discuss flood effects in Aranda on January 21 and hail blocked drains in Amanga Street. A reader praises drainage work while noting his yard flooded to four feet deep. Another correspondent mentions a wrist band system for diabetics with vital emergency information.
Sir I write on behalf of members of my society to express delight and gratitude that the Commonwealth Government has acquired the Ferguson collection of Australian and Pacific history. The Prime Minister notes its immense value for students and all with interest in the country and its place in the Pacific. Canberra and District Historical Society president D I McDonald signs. Correspondents urged to keep letters brief and use proper addresses. exceptional pen names may be accepted.
Sir Paul Hasluck, the Governor General, opened the South National Council of the Boys Brigade in Canberra on Safucr day morning, witnessing the start of the event and meeting attendees.
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