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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1967
Page
3
Portable air cooling units have been installed in the communications room of the new ACT police headquarters in London, aiming to improve working conditions for officers and staff during operations and shift changes.
A historical notice outlines weekend timing for Australia Day Blais of oppressive Brom cutig the resco hot exter Spokesman for the National Capital Develon Retail. Many services close or operate limited hours, including banks and offices. telecommunication and emergency lines stay active. Dentists and garages open for emergencies. hospitals and hospitals keep staff on duty. mail deliveries suspended except urgent.
In Loxton the Church of England clergyman's edict on marriage and wedding attire drew strong opposition from church leaders. They object to a required three months notice for a white wedding and say premature marriages are not justified. Revd W Dennis and other clerics condemned the policy as unnecessary and impractical.
In Adelaide on Thursday Professor Sir Mark Oliphant called for restraints on scientists who act ruthlessly or foolishly for the safety of society. He urged safeguards to prevent dangerous or reckless conduct in research and experiments.
A scrambled report mentions a $3 million highway project in Borneo and a surge of activity at Adelaide University. It references physicists addressing 230 matriculation students, summer physics programs, ethics debates, and a volatile mix of science and military themes amid unclear names and events.
A garbled report references discussions on sex education policy in New South Wales and federal context. It mentions teachers, federation leaders, and questions of curriculum and marriage, with unclear attributions and dates.
Police warn Canberra motorists to slow near schools after incidents involving pupils crossing streets. Commissioner emphasizes caution as drivers risk harm to children entering and leaving school grounds.
The Acting Commissioner of Taxation yesterday announced decimal currency amounts for salary exemptions. Commonwealth offices published the figures, with the new tax reckoner ready for public use.
The Commonwealth Government provides and directs temporary classrooms at three ACT Roman Catholic schools to relieve overcrowding as they prepare to reopen next week. Officials state the aim is to reduce congestion until new permanent facilities are completed, while negotiations continue for a long term solution.
A Melbourne bookmaker case outlines police involvement after counterfeit notes were detected. The sequence began in December with a first counterfeit note found, and notes recovered since then are under investigation by authorities.
A New Zealand aircraft preparing to depart Sydney port was damaged by a hole in its fuselage while at the gate. Portable steps reportedly collided with the jet, causing the breach and prompting emergency procedures. No injuries reported as crews assess the aircraft and safety implications.
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