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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
2
A chaotic report notes Vicor labeling concerns and a police department inquiry into pet food labeling. Officials claim a rise in pet food sales over recent months while noting consumer skepticism and unclear product naming. The piece cites market trends and regulatory questions surrounding pet supplies and labeling practices.
The Supreme Court in Wellington today approved a settlement by a former Defence Minister related to a claim against Wellington Punishing Company Ltd. Justice Sir Richard Wild stated the act would be struck out and payment, though unspecified, would be made by Eyre of whatever was due. Terms of settlement were not disclosed.
The director of the computer services centre in the Bureau of Census and Statistics, Henry Digby Pristmore, said yesterday that com operators were two toatted as a bun people to be kicked about.
Melbourne hearing on a house fire case examined shift work and rostered duties at Ferntree Gully. Lesley Haddy faced a $4000 conviction. witnesses debated responsibility, health impact, and whether ash disposal or neglect led to the blaze.
Sydney report on a dockyard employee from Kogarah center of dispute at Garden Island. He attended a mass union meeting but his union did not sanction his action, amid beliefs he would not be allowed to work. He seeks Industrial Court support in the ongoing conflict about his right to work.
In Canberra petty sessions a 49 year old Brogan was fined $100 and disqualified for one year after pleading guilty to his second count of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The case notes his prior offence and mentions additional fines for 34 other motorists.
An excerpt notes Ellis saying he learned before May 6 that dockyard management could reclassify shift work and adjust pay across sections. A mass meeting was posted for May 7 at 12:15 PM, but no prior notice or society presiding occurred, so he did not attend.
Two Canberra women shared the fourth prize of seven hundred dollars in NSW Lottery drawn yesterday. Mrs Madder of Archer Street Dickson and Mrs Clements of Bergalow Street O'Connor won the prize. They work in a Civic Centre office and bought the ticket together.
NSW Nurses Association secretary Mr Hart urged concessions for nurses willing to work in small country towns. He argued such postings require compensation to meet living costs and retirement needs, while noting ongoing underpayment and the need for award adjustments. The remarks came during the association’s annual conference as calls for improved wages and allowances intensified.
Supreme Court heard that the Crown did not intend to proceed with a change of text in Whyte case. David Whyte of Dirrswan Gardens faced a charge of negligent driving causing bodily harm to Catherine Roche on October 20 1967. Bail set at 200 with surety. senior Crown Prosecutor Mr A R Watson stated on application that Whyte was committed for trial. There was an appeal against a previous conviction of idle and disorderly conduct by Berres War. The Police Offences Ordinance defined idle and disorderly conduct for habitual association with reputed criminals. Detective Constable Mills reported the case to defence counsel Mr G R Bailey for Berres.
In Sydney a High Court panel led by Sir Leslie Herron ordered an Edict under Commonwealth jurisdiction regarding the custody of eight year old John Steep. The 47 year old mother Florence Worf seeks return of the boy from his grandmother Mrs Emily Sophia Steep who had custody for most of his life. The court directed Mrs Steep to show cause why she should not be held in contempt of court for refusing to surrender custody.
A government transport panel considers raising the speed limit to four miles per hour according to a cabinet minister. The discussion centers on adjusting the limit under the traffic advisory committee’s review.
The Wonder-Heat unit uses garden fresh air for healthy heating and operates without harmful timing. It features systematic ignition and a fan that doubles as a cooling unit in hot weather, offering versatile year round use.
A chaotic law list notes competition results and judges for a Canberra Jaycees poster contest. Winners include Kai Wale Koch and James Levius in legal and industrial court contexts, with schools and pupils such as Catholic Girls High and Hennette van Lanyon among participants.
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