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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
2
An OCR fragment yields a jumbled weather note with scattered terms and names. Readers may see stray references to global weather terms and personal names, but the text remains unreadable and incomplete for a coherent summary.
NSW Health Minister Jaro announced a notable improvement in young children's dental health after fluoride was added to 80 percent of the state's drinking water. He cited 1981 data showing five year olds with decay declined from 18 percent to 0 per cent, and reduced fillings from 70 percent in 1964 to a lower rate, attributing gains to fluoride and teaching funds. He urged continued funding for younger children in underserved areas to extend benefits.
The ACT branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association FLARES into a legal dispute as branch president Brian Vinson orders a general meeting to consider dismissing secretary treasurer Gordon Taylor. Legal advice sought. questions arise whether the general meeting is properly empowered and what procedures apply under ACOA rules.
A 62 year-old Tasman elector, Mr Tric Reeve, wept as the declaration of the Braddon tally at Birnie unfolded. He began to thank the electors for his personal vote, marking a record NAF primaries moment amid the crowd.
London reports a British medical paper on an effective birth control technique from Melbourne researchers that requires no medicine or device. The method alters cervical muscle tissue to suppress ovulation, with trials showing high cooperation and success across educated and less educated women, expanding use to America and the Western Pacific.
The cultural event showcased high quality chrysanthemums under night lighting. Mr Scariest won the FoWaten Cunander prize while the Noam sworded the grind ghampon. Officials praised the growing variety’s quality despite weather conditions. Visitors noted diverse exhibitors and strong local interest in floriculture.
Fragmented text lists winners and ages with unclear names and places. Mention includes eight years and under groups, a range of entries, and prize notes, but the data is garbled. The readable bits hint at a local competition with distinct participants and awards.
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