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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
2
Swixe craftsmen at Rexton laboratories in Zurich unveil the monolithic high stability circuit for the Ultra Mini 4 hearing aid. The device promises natural volume and tone, clearer hearing, and up to 500 hours of battery life. Available at Angus and Coote stores.
The Fisheries Development Triennial Authority approved a loan of 5000 to build a modern fish meal and oil plant at Macklean in northern New South Wales. The Fisheries Minister said the project would create plant operations and likely lead to greater fish meal supplies for feed markets.
Melbourne reports a petition by hundreds of MOA members for a special meeting next Wednesday to press the SEC to meet with the MOA on wage issues and to demand united action to refuse negotiations. Arbitration has started, with private conference ordered by Commissioner Mathews.
The Victorian Government faces calls to legislate against speed emphasis in car and petrol advertisements. Deputy Opposition figure Mr Wilkes warned the racing circuit’s speed rhetoric could harm road safety in built up areas. He urged safer advertising to avoid pressuring drivers to exceed limits.
Reginald Noel Sullivan, 48, from Adelaide, died unexpectedly 52 miles east of Wilkes base during Antarctic studies. The Australian radio offer participant died of natural causes. A four person team began returning to Wilkes but rough weather may delay arrival.
The Member for the ACT, J R Fraser, told his Viewpoint program that government housing in Canberra does not meet population growth. He cited a 32 month waiting time for a three bedroom home and urged faster government home construction to ease desperate families’ conditions. He accused the Government of failing to act and to shorten the waiting list.
Sydney reports a seized yacht named Okeanos sold for 6200 dollars in the year to June. The sale followed customs action after duty arrears and speaks of prior owners and local tales of population growth and accommodation pressure in Wollongong area.
Probate granted today on the will of Sydney based figure Joseph Borg who was killed recently by car explosives. The estate valued at 65 545 dollars with 8 058 dollars probate fees is left to the RSPCA. The willnames George Brown investor of Brighton Boulevard Bonds as a beneficiary.
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