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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
12
The National Capital Development Committee aims to complete 800 houses this financial year as part of Canberra housing growth. Officials said the project will reach its target despite financial scrutiny and ongoing construction within the year.
A British defense official said General Sir Michiel Carver will undertake a largely private, though officially noted, visit to Wellington and Canada in the current financial year. He travels with his wife and is to be hosted by various officials including the British High Commissioner. The trip will include meetings with defense counterparts and may lead to formal postings in 1964-67.
About 79 funeral directors from across Australia will convene in Canberra this week for the 29th annual subvention of the Australian Funeral Directors Association. The association’s Federal director MF He Partington and Sid Lit will address members on funeral psychology ethics and central business efficiency.
The first NSW agricultural show opened on Sunday despite rain and drew near Sunday attendance. overall turnout matched last year with about 35 percent higher attendance at the Wednesday show before heavy rain forced cancellation of most major events around 3 pm.
Fragmented OCR notes show Australian figures debating Vietnam policy and U S bombing influence. References to Whitlam and Victorian ALP hint at internal disagreement, with mentions of Cairns and government stance amid public sentiment.
Gondradighee Shire Council will ask Federal MP Ian Petite and Burrinjuck MP W Sheahan to publish early a Canberra Tumut road report. The report by the National Capital Develop commission was expected last week. recommendations will be made on routes via Wee Jasper or Brindabella as debate continues.
The Victoria Labor Party debates candidate selection, with Mr Whitlam urging a balanced executive plus three district members to choose nominees. He notes interest in reform and discusses fundraising at a veterans fete, observing hospital goods sales and a Canberra hospital event as context.
A fragmented report notes a record 274 ft oil well drilling achievement by Felera Ginvertel and mentions national energy and mineral sources. It references Minister for National Development and a RSL president, with terse allusions to international standards and upcoming Senate elections.
A fete at Lyne Jam High School collected 1800 to fund school equipment. The event occurred Saturday with Judge Fox presiding in an ACT Law Courts session starting at 10 am. Regina McMinn faced Rutherford in a case, while Regina Hola Tikvesti was listed among parties.
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