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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1969

Page

10

Minister Nixon says he would meet ACT Advisory Council

The Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon said he would meet the former ACT Advisory Council if asked. He returned from Canada and the United States and noted press reports the council members sought to meet him. He suggested a government inquiry could be considered. He led a three week overseas mission to study administration in Ottawa and Washington.

Interior Nixon ACT Advisory Council Canada United States Liberal Party ACT Robert Maher Ottawa Washington Canberra National Capital Development Commissioners Walter E. Washington

Black Arrow rocket destroyed after launch at Woomera

Britain’s first test firing of the Black Arrow satellite launcher at Woomera ended 450 seconds after lift off when a range safety officer detonated the rocket. It strayed outside safety limits over north western South Australia. The fault remains undetermined as officials plan two more firings toward test satellites before a government decision on further launches.

Adelaide Britain Woomera South Australia Wae WRE M. W. Woods

Youths charged with multiple break-ins in Canberra area

Three youths from Woden Valley appeared in Canberra Court after alleged monthlong break ins at two chemist shops a butchery and an office. Arrests followed after one was found entering a chemist shop Friday night. They were remanded until July 2 with one in the Court of Pend Ses sions and the others in Juvenile Court.

Woden Valley Canberra Court Court of

Melbourne bishop named Perth Archbishop

The Senior Coadjutor Bishop of Melbourne, the Right Reverend Geoffrey Tremaynt Lambell, will be the new Anglican Archbishop of Perth. Bishop Sambell becomes Western Australia’s first Australian-born Archbishop, succeeding Archbishop George Appleton who served Perth from August 1963 until February this year. He was installed as Archbishop in Jerusalem in March.

Perth Melbourne Geoffrey ‘Tremaynt Lambell Sambell Western Australia George Appleton Jerusalem

Call for ACT education inquiry and policy clash

Canberra meeting urges an independent ACT education inquiry covering primary to technical education. Speakers argue against central Commonwealth control, proposing a state-led national framework while weighing Commonwealth grants and a mixed system within the ACT.

NSW Education Minister appeals teachers to continue duties

Sydney reports that Acting Education Minister Mr Fife urged NSW teachers to keep performing non professional duties for the present. He said the request was to be temporary as conditions remain unsettled.

Sydney Mr Fife Nsw Mr File Commonwealth Inter McPraser

Door to Door Loopholes in May Sales Ordinance

Canberra Consumers Incorporated reports several loopholes in the Door-to-Door Sales Ordinance which took effect May 26. The piece notes protections only apply if the salesman called at the consumer’s residence, not at work, and highlights ongoing debates about contract termination rights and broader consumer protections amid unrelated education policy mentions.

Canberra Department of the Interior Departmentt Interior Iif Whitlam Tdeas

West Irian protest to UN duties sparks PNG debate

Papua New Guinea House of Assembly approved a motion condemning Indonesia and the UN over West Irian’s act of free choice. It urged Canberra to send the motion to the UN secretary general and voiced deep concern that a referendum is needed to reflect West Irianese will.

Port Moresby Papua New Guinea House of Assembly United Nations West Irian Indonesia House LIN U Thani

Fraser heckled at Adelaide education conference

Federal Education and Science Minister Fraser spoke to about 1000 teachers and parents in Adelaide. He said Australian schools need more and better trained teachers, rejected a national schools commission, and a national education inquiry. He left 200 copies of his speech behind.

Labor Wall Adelaide Fraser Canberra

Buffalo scares off by siren on Darwin trip with Gorton aboard

A rogue buffalo charging a vehicle carrying Mrs Bettina Gorton and other officials was frightened away by a police siren near Darwin. The party led by Mr Wentworth was en route to Gove after visiting Aboriginal groups to discuss economic ventures and future settlements in Arnhem Land and adjacent lands. All members were unharmed and continued their journey south.

Mitchell Wentworth Oufmey Gove Renee Ted Cooper Gorton Darwin Evans Office of Aboriginal Affairs Northern Territory Tauraz Bettina Gorton Aarmitralion Paeureay Peng Ted Amhem Land

Allan Moves On Art Theft Investigation

Commissioner of Police Norman Allan takes personal charge of the probe into the Cremorne house antiques theft valued at 250 600 pounds or dollars.

Allan Sydney Norman Allan Cremorne

Man crawls to aid friend after crash in freezing NSW weather

In near freezing条件 near Blayney a badly injured man crawled nearly a mile to fetch help for a friend seriously hurt when a car crashed into a wall on a bridge. The companion lay beside his brother’s body for six hours as rescue arrived. the toll rose with nine deaths across NSW roads that weekend.

Sydney Blayney Laurence Douglas Anthony Afoore Carcoar Hlayney Bathurst Linnel Moore Reginald Hamilton Hamilton Mr Moore Mr Hamilton Nsw

Canberra boy injured after Curtin street crash

A Curtin boy aged four received two broken pelvis and head injuries when struck by a car outside the Curtin Ashens in Theodore Street yesterday afternoon. His condition was described as satisfactory.

Paul Martin Morehead Street Curtin Curtin Ashens Theodore Street

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