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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1965
Page
12
A motion before the ACT Advisory Council proposes lowering voting age to 17 or 16. Proponents argue youths show early maturity and deserve a say in government that may commit them to war and social issues. Critics warn of minority representation and precedent before the minister’s assent.
The article attacks South Australia and Victoria for keeping capital punishment on the books while not enforcing it, accusing Parliament and judicial figures of a grisly charade. It calls on the Commonwealth Government to end capital punishment in the Australian Capital Territory.
A regional drought across New South Wales and Queensland worsens with 3 areas heavily afflicted. Demand for stock feed rises as sheep, cattle losses mount, while Western Australia and Victoria show mixed crops. Policy urges short term relief via price signals and fodder, plus long term research on weather, reporting gaps in CSIRO data and meteorological forecasting.
In late 1920 a large group sought selection for the Federal Capital Advisory Committee with Sulmac as Chairman and De Burgh as principal engineering member. Herbert E. Roos was chosen as architect and consulting engineer with international exposure, while Colonel Owen and Colonel Goodwin joined to strengthen the committee with expertise in works, lands, and administration.
A reader letter section laments an under supply of land and rising costs in Canberra. It cites government land policy, rent increases, and lease terms as key drivers, urging a broad reform to lower payments and expand access while stressing community action and police support for anti vandalism efforts. The text references figures and inquiries about land valuation, supply timelines, and housing demand affecting residents and future development.
A garbled note suggests leaving a tawdry civic setting and seeking friendlier service. It mentions Yarralumi and a style of courtesy, predicting that good service will prevail and a supermarket will maintain a friendly atmosphere with a smile.
The Maininstrator and Lady May Abe Smilth entertained Captain R Willoughby at Juncheon 41 Government House yesterday. The Administrator at Queensland and City Manse field, Miss Rachel Mansfeld and Captain Pete have arrived at Government House. The Administrator of one Northern Territory and Mrs WL Dean have left Government House.
Athol Thomas reports from the commercial centre on peak hour congestion as 7000 to 10000 workers crowd inner city streets. The MRPA forms a parking arena plan, backed by a new reservation section and advisory committee, to guide location decisions and ease access across the metropolitan region.
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