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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1968
Page
17
The Real Estate and Stock Institute of Australia presented new measures welcomed by McL. Olsen as the impending introduction of regulation for real estate agents in the ACL, aiming to provide for supervision and administration of agents.
A Federal conference warned of serious marketing problems for locally grown raw cotton caused by overproduction. Mr Williams noted suggestions to raise duties on imported cotton textiles to ease exporters’ woes, a move that could burden production and the budget. He urged careful consideration of long term cotton propagation and potential export subsidies to sustain Australian producers.
Sydney reports a new prison farm near Lithgow will feature motel style rooms with radio and television access for inmates. The prison will open next month, aiming to reform prisoners and reduce reoffending by granting greater freedom and companionship while they work.
Fragmentary 19th or early 20th century ad promotes VASTRETH new denture powder with claims to fit upper or lower plates, remove odor, and improve comfort. Mentions Erens and Ahiiable No Rummy, Booey, ppalty wake as part of the copy.
The article notes a push by the Member for a second completion of the Tharwa road linking Lanyon and Tharwa, with the Department of Works under consideration. It mentions plans by Nedc to build a new development corridor and commentary by Kevin Colao on the project. The piece also references national cultural figures and media roles of an actor in Melbourne as context.
The article notes plans for two sets of traffic signals at Constitution Avenue and adjacent intersections to improve flow by June. It mentions the ministerial announcement and prior hazard study, with coordination by the traffic committee and Defence officials, aiming to implement signals at Crescent and Anzac Parade locations.
Report notes no accidents in three months and no residents reported at the intersection in the period. Mentions forthcoming coverage and a completed signaling installation with repeat broadcasting later in the day.
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