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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1961
Page
9
Australia faces a rising road toll with 2,468 deaths in 1959 60 and officials blame drivers over poorly designed intersections and speed. Advocates urge stronger education for youths and adults, along with better lighting and signage to reduce crashes nationwide.
The Tyrol project raises a highway from Innsbruck to the Brenner Pass, cutting 84 turns to ease routes from Munich and Italy. Construction costs near 7.4 million with a 2.65 mile bridge and tall steel pillars rising above the Sill valley, protecting travelers from high winds.
Melbourne reports raise above target for the National Heart Campaign. Chairman Shelmerdine announced Victorians contributed over £703080 by last Friday. Dr Ay Goble, a Melbourne specialist, was named Medical Director, while Mr BW Directcie was appointed Public Officer at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
A Letter to the Editor argues Australia should question its interests over West New Guinea. The writer contends Indonesian aggression mirrors Berlin crisis dynamics, criticizes Dutch influence, and warns against aligning with Indonesian rule while urging independence for peoples in the region.
A Melbourne move reveals Canberra price chaos as renters compare costs. The narrator notes higher Canberra rents and pricier baby formula and medicines, with Melbourne prices for powdered milk and chemist items cited as cheaper. The account questions the reasons behind Canberra’s elevated costs.
Tory backbenchers press for bold changes as Prime Minister Macmillan contemplates a new session. Younger Conservatives argue for fresh faces and vigorous leadership, citing slow promotion and perceived civil service influence in the ministerial ranks.
The Smithida Pass Company Ltd funds the Australian Academy of Defence with £100,000 for the J Tierton Becker Fund named after the chairman. From the start of the month, £10,000 annually will be donated for academy projects, usable for any purpose except teaching, to pursue scientific knowledge for productive development.
The Royal Anatepsian An Foren announced a new course amid conflict over defence measures. Senator Wade said wartime threats from nuclear, chemical, and formant attacks could target bases. keeping permanent efficiency at Air Force bases is vital for operations.
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