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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
12
Correspondents from Canberra discuss motorists who use garden strips and footpaths as car parking spaces. The writer cites government inaction and calls for clearer ordinances while praising a reader letter condemning the encroachment as a sign of creeping commercialism.
NL Purser of Regan Flats reports worsening mud at Braddon Flats where new buildings rise. Residents say rain floods inner quadrangle with mud and blocks footpaths with ditches. Vehicle traffic on central paths causes cracks and undermining, forcing pedestrians to detour to park bays or streets. Calls to ban vehicle entry and erect barriers to protect amenity.
A discussion cites rising newsprint prices of up to 80 percent and higher labor costs as driving newspapers toward shutdowns. Editors warn advertising shifts to TV add further risk, but raising prices risks losing buyers. a solution remains unclear.
In this fragment the Geophysical Year task outlines duties for Royal Australian Navy observers and ships. It references June timing, predeployment data, and preparation activities tied to Geophysical Year efforts and nearby surveys, indicating maritime coordination and forecast work.
The article discusses the controversial use of X ray machines in shoe fitting. It notes experts like Daphne J Stephenson and Dr Mint weighing potential benefits against genetic and reproductive risks. It highlights concerns about long term safety for children and calls for cautious measurement and control of exposure.
Parramatta High School and Canberra High School students met in a first round debate during a Canberra visit. Parramatta team members included D. Ottley and W. Hamilton, with Canberra students Crawford and Masterman among participants. The day featured sightseeing and Parliament House inspections followed by athletic events and a social at the Albert Hall.
Aged by the Berkshire countryside and Aldermaston, a British nuclear research hub hosts young investigators. Dr K G Bleph ens and colleague Stephens illustrate a new generation forging Britain’s scientific future through nuclear physics, the Harwell railhead, and the nascent energy era.
In the ACT groves, recent rain failed to substantially improve pastures. Agricultural officials note grazing areas benefited as water was delivered for domestic use. Green shoots appeared after the wet spell but heavy frosts threaten to undo the gains, while stock still require hand feeding to stay in good condition.
Five Canberra entrants in the regional Mise Australia Quest plan a button sale drive next week. Entrants Wendy Snir, Vickie Kinlyside, Sit viey Johnties, Elaine Wal ece and Fey Cameron will sell red cordef buttons to raise funds for the Spastic Centre. Some buttons will be sent to departments and offices while others will be sold on the street. The sale begins Friday morning and continues Saturday morning.
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