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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1962

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Bursary Holders Get Preference 1500 to Miss School Today

Sydney report states about 1,500 Catholic pupils will be without schooling tomorrow as Goulburn’s six Catholic schools close for six weeks. Minister Wetherell said the education department would provide accommodation where possible, with only about 300 pupils able to be housed in State school classrooms. Preference for accommodation would be given to bursaryholders.

Sydney Goulburn Wetherell Teachers’ Federation W. Broadfoot Broadfoot

Contested School Intake Sparks Debate Over State Aid

In Goulburn and Canberra the dispute over state aid to church schools heats up. Ministers expect no action while the ALP stalls. Teachers Federation plans on site inquiry with two officials N Kennett and W Leslie. Public funds for private schools urged by Allan Fraser.

Teachers’ ‘Federation Goulburn N. Kennett W. Leslie Canberra Allan Fraser A.L.P Eden- Monara

City Backs Closure of Catholic Schools

Fraser of the Federal Labour Party Executive argues support for private school education if parents meet state standards. He says the Goulburn decision is not a Catholic plot but deliberate closures pressure on government. He cites grave RC education plight and Wyndham report plus science teaching as costly factors.

Er. Fraser Labour Party Al.p Goulburn

Canberra records second-coldest July day with 17.9C low

Canberra logged the second-coldest July day with a 17.9C low yesterday, 1.6C above the 1957 low and 14.1C below July normals, while a 53.3C high and later 14C forecast for today marked a warming trend.

Canberra

Hudleston Visits Canberra After New Zealand Flight

Air Chief Marshal Sir Edmund Hudleston arrives at RAAF Base Fairbairn Canberra after flying from New Zealand aboard an RAF Comet. He meets Air Force chiefs including Air Marshal Scherger and British High Commissioner Sir William Oliver, then travels to Melbourne to inspect RAF transport routes and meet officers. Hudleston hails from Western Australia and studied at Guildford College.

Royal Air Force Transport Command Sir Edmund Hudleston New Zealand Canberra R.A.F. Comet R.A.A.P Fairbairn Air Chiefs of Staff Committee Frederick Scherger William Oliver Melbourne RAF Hudleston Guildford College

Missing Plane Found After Crash Near Spinifex Country

Perth police disclosed that a stolen Cessna 175 from Maylands airport was located by a tracking party led by Broome District Inspector A F Anderson and his brother on the Spinifex country. The plane crash landed west of Perth with details limited by poor transmission. Commissioner J M OBrien confirmed the find tonight and noted uncertainty about further landings or damage levels.

Perth Maylands J. M. O’brien Spinifex Broome A.F. Anderson George Anderson Ethel Creek

Bomb blast at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

A time bomb exploded last night in St. Peter's Basilica near an organ by the tomb of Pope Clement the Tenth. No injuries were reported as the basilica was empty. damage limited to marble facing. Vatican authorities investigate possible deranged bomber.

Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica Associated Press Vatican WIQCS Call Mill Reuter Clement A.P St. Peter's

New Hopes for Test Ban Talks Emerge in Geneva

Arthur Dean, the U S delegate, said the West might drop demand for Soviet control posts to police a nuclear test ban if others cooperate. Kennedy urged the Kremlin to join in moving beyond the arms race. A six day world congress ended with a Communist backed peace declaration approved 2 186 to two.

Genvea A.a.p.reuter West Soviet Union Arthur Dean Dean America Russia Moscow

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