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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
2
Canberra tobacco retailers join the price cut wave as Marcus Clark Ltd lowers cigarette prices again on Tuesday. G J Coles and Co Ltd also reduced prices while managers of other arc retail stores were not available for comment during a Friday visit.
Adelaide officials and meat exporters discussed extending the Meat Board term while retailers, including G and G Stores, pressed for continued price reductions. The manager Marcus Simember and others indicated no new developments beyond an earlier agreement to maintain lower prices, with industry figures citing indefinite extensions and ongoing negotiations.
The Returned and Services League criticized the Federal Government for denying re employment rights for CMF volunteers who served on the road. RSL national president A. J. Lee said the omission amounts to a denial of elementary justice.
In Johannesburg Sir Raphael Cilento a former Australian United Nations official urged growing sympathy in Australia for South Africa's problems. He noted misgivings abroad about Pretoria's policies and suggested international sentiment was shifting.
Sydney report notes government and welfare board worries over con men and untrustworthy visitors targeting Aboriginal communities. Officials discuss restrictions on entry to remote reserves to protect residents while urging cooperation with authorities and unions against deceptive sales and predatory practices. The piece mentions British and Australian government roles and a push for coordinated action to shield native populations.
Three State Full Court judges reserved their decision on whether Patrick Ryan and Peter Walker have grounds to appeal their manslaughter convictions. The case involves post trial questions, including potential grounds for reduced sentences and reviews of prior wartime service. The lengthy appeal process is set to continue with hearings next week as legal teams argue the bounds of a possible new trial or sentence adjustment.
Area bus service to the suburb of Chifley will begin on May 23, officials said. The rollout will provide regular routes connecting Chifley with nearby towns and workplaces, aiming to ease commuting and reduce road congestion.
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