State may order GPs to country areas
NSW Health Minister Mr Jago said the state may consider compulsory deployment of doctors to country areas as a service measure. The discussion centers on staffing shortages and rural health coverage.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1965
Page
4
NSW Health Minister Mr Jago said the state may consider compulsory deployment of doctors to country areas as a service measure. The discussion centers on staffing shortages and rural health coverage.
Reports from Port Moresby describe calls by growers and officials for government action to supply medical services amid doctor shortages in towns and rural areas. Sir Dermal Loud urges Australia to provide financial help to affected territories as prices fall.
The Freedom from Hunger drive plans visits to most Canberra schools in September. Reportedly the campaign will partner with local education bodies to raise funds and awareness, while officials discuss immediate and long term financial aid.
A total of 482 candidates sat the annual examination of the Allinee franchise. Sixteen examiners tested candidates from secondary schools in Canberra, Queanbeyan, and nearby towns. Results are expected within two weeks and prizes will be awarded in October.
RAAF fire fighters conducted a drill at Fairbairn yesterday to rehearse freefighting techniques. Crews simulated oil and other fires at a room site, creating dense smoke plumes during the exercise.
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