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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1962
Page
1
Goulburn State schools enrolled 640 Catholic children after six Catholic schools closed for six weeks. More than 1,350 Catholic pupils had sought enrolment at public schools, reflecting a large migration of students from the Catholic system.
At Goulburn several Catholic schools ran mass enrolment draws as 640 children sought places. About 520 primary and 220 secondary pupils were accepted while 88 800 people gathered for ballots. Parents supported the protest against state aid to church schools and awaited six weeks of closure.
Professor Arndt noted the council urged fluoridation of the water supply while Mr. Freeth warned against hasty action. Authorities in the United Kingdom the United States and Australia urge caution as Dr. T. H. Harrison plans a Hastings New Zealand visit to study the experiment and report back.
The Hospital Board continues its inquiry into a doctor who allegedly refused to operate on a five year old girl citing an unpaid bill. Chairman A Harris said further discussions will occur at upcoming meetings to complete the inquiry started June 25.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Freeth said existing legislation on using residential land for business or industrial purposes needs strengthening. He noted amendments are being considered to enforce lease conditions after complaints from the Advisory Council about nuisances and misuses, especially regarding warehouses on Kingston leases. Professor Arndt welcomed stronger action.
The temperature dropped to 18 degrees Sunday night, the fourth consecutive reading below 20. Grass reading 13.1 marks the lowest since June 1960. Four nights record lows of 19, 19.1, 17.9 and 18, with yesterday’s high at 53 degrees, one degree above normal.
The council seeks urgent action to establish permanent shops near Downer Primary and Infants Schools instead of converting old C.S.I.R.O. buildings. Local residents oppose the National Capital Development Commission plan, with experts urging abandonment and proposals to use the site for tuckshops or gymnasiums.
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