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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1968
Page
4
The letter questions ACT water planning, blaming ministers and the Commonwealth Works Department for the city’s growing water shortage. It argues expert SMA advice was ignored, and urges disclosure of recommended water supplies used in development plans.
Letter writers from Harton House and John XXII College alumni urge academic freedom and choice in university housing. They criticize denominational halls as incompatible with secular study and warn of potential water supply fails if governance shifts to ministerial decisions. Names cited include Philip Gunton and Robert Palazzi.
A colorful sale notes sheets and pillow cases with striped fabrics and dazzling white shrull on display. Shoppers are urged to shop Youngs for white and colored linens at reduced prices during the White West event.
A fragmented piece arguing about whether Can berra is a town or a station, reflecting tensions between rural farmers and city pet owners over dogs, sheep predations, fences, and land use. It calls for clear planning to separate town and country, easing the conflict.
A fragmented letter exchange discusses discounts on houses and the role of hoteliers and moteliers in Sydney and Canberra. The writer questions a March 13 reply and urges a clearer language for the public to understand policy and pricing in local commerce and a housing market.
Memorial Censoring service reports praise for Viscount Bruce of Australia and long service to country and world. Mentions his prime ministership, wartime leadership, and roles in councils, with critical note on press censorship and Vietnam era coverage.
Readers warn of widespread water waste as children in suburbia water lawns and paths each evening. The letter argues parents should exercise more control over their kids and supervise outdoor watering to conserve scarce water while urging officials to enforce responsible use.
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