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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1967
Page
12
At Bungendore Show a three foot tiger snake slithered into a tent causing alarm as bystanders watched. The reptile was killed with a brick after confusion over who dispatched it. Exhibits, prizes, and stalls proceeded with crowds enjoying corn, hot dogs, a bullock display, and the High Striker ride despite the incident.
A sprawling Melbourne piece reports heated protests over the Ryan execution and Premier Bolte. It notes police, lawyers, and public figures divided, with thousands marching to Coburg Town Hall and many backing abolition of capital punishment.
Mr G J Washine presented 10 photographs and six signed statements during a debate at the ACT Advisory Council meeting on alleged brutality by New South Wales police. He claimed the police used provocative methods during a January 18 demonstration outside Hotel Canberra during the visit of South Vietnam's Prime Minister Ky It. The motion, if adopted, would go to the Minister for the Interior, Mr Anthony.
Brisbane report details a dangerous rescue at Coolangatta Beach amid cyclone Dial. Lifesavers Dan Roche and Paul O'Brien, with an unidentified man, faced brutal surf as they attempted to save the swimmer. Rescue craft and rafts aided by the Northern Rivers Rescue Service eventually reached North Kirra.
More than 24,000 children start schooling in Canberra today and tomorrow. About 17,000 attend public primary and high schools, while 7,000 are church school pupils. A spokesman notes new primary schools at Jarran and Pearce will relieve crowding, with Woden Vale Pearce School aiding Chifley School until a new building is completed in about two weeks. A bus detour will move from Hobson Crescent and Murphy Street to the Chifley School in the afternoon. The Commonwealth gas room and science room at Braddon Girls High School are mentioned.
ACOA questions a $310000 profit and tariff rises at migrant hostels. Valentine Hall reports on lobbying by hostel residents and the Public Service Board, noting inquiries into income, provisions, and interest payments amid mounting accusations of concealed profits.
Mr Forbes said four residents around Mossy Point objected to the road works. The council resumes work on the scenic road after delaying for at least a year. NSW Local Government Minister’s office and the Furobodalla Shire Council report $30000 spent from the original £22000 budget. New specifications will be drawn up and a commencement date will be fixed when more funds are available.
Princess Alexandra and her husband Mr Angus Ogilvy will make a private visit to Australia beginning February 24 and lasting about a week.
Victoria has more than 10 percent of adult hospital patients as alcoholics per a Medical Journal of Australia report led by Drs Rankin Santamaria and ODay with Mary Doyle. They blame high alcohol-related dieases on doctors under recognizing and under recording alcohol abuse, citing a Vincent's Hospital survey showing 11.3 percent of 1 000 consecutive admissions are alcoholics. The piece also notes related politics and a forthcoming royal visit to Burma, Hong Kong, and the Bahamas with Princess Alexandra and Mr Ogilvy.
Advice to youths and guardians on bicycle safety asks riders to stay away from parental control, use marked crossings and look both ways. It emphasizes riding behavior may take days to settle, urges giving clear hand signals and not riding abreast for safer streets.
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