Advis Canberra at the Fair resolution seeks Canberra’s role
The ACT Advisory Council passed a resolution urging full Canberra participation in the Australian section of the 1967 Montreal Exhibition. The move, backed by Mr R P Greenish and supported by Mr T W W Pye, argues the event will draw tourists and benefit Canberra through closer liaison with Australian authorities. DT Harrison noted the fair should cover all Australia and attract visitors to Canberra.
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ACT Advisory Council
Canberra
Montreal
R P. Greenish
Interior
Lowe
T. W. W. Pye
al Harrison
Australia
Harrison
Jory Coi Hazard at Jetty on Lake Burley Griffin
Mr Greenish described hazard from large motor boats, small tow boats, and canoes using the same jetty on Lake Burley Griffin. He moved that the Council ask the Minister for the Interior to remove the hazard by designating alternative areas for small craft operations at the far land site. The resolution was carried.
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Lake Burley Griffin
Greenish
Amhomy
New Lodge for Prime Minister Suggested by ACT Council
New Lodge proposal discussed by the ACT Advisory Council last night urged building a modern Prime Minister’s Residence in Canberra. Moved by Mr R. P. Greenish, the plan cites space limits on the present Lodge and possible widening of Adelaide Avenue, with other members expressing varied views on feasibility and planning.
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ACT Advisory Council
Or. P. Greenish
Canberra
Himelf
Adelaide Avenue
Greenish
T. W. Pye
Two more swimming pools urged for south Canberra
An ACT Advisory Council chair says south Canberra lacks water area for swimming. With 41 590 residents the south side has only 4 000 square feet of pool space, while the north side has 19 800. A plan calls for another pool in Woden and an additional pool at Manuka for 1966 67. Pollution concerns at Lake Burley Griffin are also noted and fencing proposed.
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Canberra
J. H. Pead
ACT Advisory Council
Jase Night
North Side
South Side
West Deakin
Sean
Benig
Pendlethy Tune
Burley Griffin
ACT Advisory Council Debates 21 Motions Last Night
The ACT Advisory Council discussed 21 motions on the agenda with 20 proposed by Mr RP Cueen Ish and five of Mr Greenish resolutions. Five were carried, twelve lapsed for want of support, were withdrawn, or lost.
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ACT Advisory Council
RP. Cueen
Greenish
FL Pend
Enuneil
Park tin sheds condemned for bad publicity
At a Canberra ACT Advisory Council meeting tin shed lavatories at York Park and Lake Burley Griffin were condemned as unhealthy and unattractive. Mr R P Greenish urged removal and replacement with modern hygienic lavatories, noting high fly problems and health concerns for children using the park areas. The council adopted the proposal to replace the tin facilities.
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York Park
Lake Burley
ACT Advisory Council
R. P. Greenish
Canberra
G. Macin
Edvertaerant
R.B. Lansdown
National Capital Development Commission
Cone
Greenish
Australia seeks arms contracts
In Perth Minister for the Navy Mr Chaney urged Australian manufacturers to win more Vietnam era ammunition and armaments contracts. He noted 1964 55 local defence orders valued at 111 million and highlighted Mirage aircraft and other Australian military supplies sold to Commonwealth countries including Malaysia.
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Perth
Chaney
Vietnam
Austalan Intr
Australia
Manshin
Heme
Commonwealth
Malaysia
Buses Return in Melbourne Controversy Reaches Cabinet
Melbourne reports buses back in service after cabinet debated operation options. The Tramways Board considered one-man buses versus two-man crews while employees refused to operate. No services had run for some time amid the dispute.
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Melbourne
Tramways Board
Ites
Metbourme
Tox Fay
Horan
Bates
Tramways Fmployees Vranciation
Bank bandit robs Auburn bank in Sydney style theft
A man about 27 wearing a blue suit held up nine Commonwealth Bank employees with a toy pistol at Auburn, escaping with over 8000 in cash. The incident occurred late today as the robber disappeared behind a wall before fleeing the scene.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Bank
Auburn
Hill
Western Bank
Fragmentary Police Notice From Central Court in ARN Well
Readable fragments show police taking summons against Edgectif Raines and others at Central Court in ARN well. Names include Murphy Toll Gunning and Kilby with detectives and inspectors listed among attendees. details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Vane
Vale View
Sydney
Raines
Edgectif
Mount Forest
Gunning Sie Saute
Darling
Murphy
Toll
Hurst
Harry Gidele
Gunning
Simmons
Pseae le Eek
Gundewringan
Crookwell
National Sheep Dog Trials Set Amid State Shows
The association plans a large event featuring over 200 sheep and multiple demonstrations at Manuka Oval during the Canberra Show. Secretary Mr GA Westcott noted national trials will include a top sheep dog competition with feeds to Keomari Howse. The event runs Sunday April 17 with tenter events and carnival activities surrounding the trials.
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New Zealand
Manuka
Canberra
Ats
GA. Westeatx
Vesterday
Keoomari Howse
Doe
Canberra and Queanbeyan raise funds for medical research
A Saturday futon day appeal raised 2072 by Canberra and Queanbeyan auxiliaries of the Children's Medical Research Foundation. Funds support medical research and patient care initiatives.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Children's Medical Research Foundation
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