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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
2
Cooma experiences a mild gold fever as residents react to a road reconstruction project. A mile of road from the township toward Carlaminda near the 2XL transmitting station began just over a week ago, stirring local interest and activity.
The Federal Government is expected to announce soon the name of a new Australian Ambassador to South Vietnam. Prospectors and students sample gold bearing rock from Bushy Hill mine south of the old Bushy Hill area while a workman warns extended prospecting could ruin roads.
A spokesman for the Canberra South branch said any ALP member could move to change policies at branch meetings. The report notes internal opposition and disloyalty accusations involving Professor H. Wleisher and Arndt, with discussion of loyalty to the King and Australian policies.
Sir George Currie told a seminar at the Australian National University that the University of Papua and New Guinea would have to compete for funds each year with other institutions including hospitals.
Reports discuss Sir George on university funding and administration, including Australian grants and a possible new University year to aid language skills amid student English difficulties. A separate NSW branch debate on Professor Arndt's Vietnam policy cites party loyalty rules and potential expulsion implications.
In Canberra a youth conference urged expanding careers guidance in schools to curb delinquency. The group, including ACT advisory committees and education bodies, urged using suburban high schools for youth activities and hobbies rather than central youth centres.
Officers and sergeants of the ACT Police Force gave the retiring Police Commissioner Mr L W Powley a farewell dinner at the ainslie Rex Hotel last night. Tributes praised his work as Superintendent and Commissioner. A Parents Guidance Council concept was carried unanimously to involve parents in understanding their children.
Rodger Vern Hancock, 24, of Cameron Road Queanbeyan, was remanded in the Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on six charges. He faces assault causing bodily harm to Royston John McIntyre and three traffic offences including dangerous driving and negligent driving, all alleged to have occurred on May 29. Remand date set for June 6 with $2000 bond.
A NSW Milk Board price rise reported as likely to apply in the ACT. Mr C M Barker said the 5.6c per litre Regation increase for producers supports extending the rise to the ACT, though full components were not yet known. Board meeting next week will decide. A separate note mentions teachers scholarships via Higher School Certificate results from next year.
Canberra retailers report customers increasingly pay cash, reducing credit sales. Industry figures show modest rises in cash purchases across major stores from July to December, with NSW and Melbourne markets reflecting similar trends. Trade groups say tightening credit and higher bad debts spur cash transactions, while some firms warn the shift could indicate waning consumer confidence.
The Queanbeyan ambulance service reduces staff from six to five due to financial strain. A NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board report cites rising costs and workload as the main factors. Estimated savings are about 3000 dollars yearly. The removed staff member will seek private work. the service runs five vehicles.
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