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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1964

Page

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Canberra fluoridation referendum rejected by government

Debates in Canberra and Queanbeyan over fluoridation of the water supply. cabinet backs local control and rejects a referendum. Mr Anthony defends the decision as the cheapest safest method to combat dental decay, while opponents argue a referendum would empower citizens and reflect local wishes.

Nght Killen Hursley McKillen Killa Holi‘ Pied Melen Anthony Ile Jor, Fraser Lab ACT RP. Wenith Min Ir Robert Menziv Robert Interior Greeth ACA Moordition Advisory Council Canberra Caprida da Mi Eregih Commonwealth JR Fr Z. Ho Harrison Minise Land Queanbeyan

Australian police advance party sails for Cyprus

Two Canberra members of the Commonwealth Police, Sg. J Connelly and Sen. Const. R J Vandenbergh, left Fairbun Air Base for Sydney then Cyprus to prepare for the main unit's arrival in Nicosia within 10 days. Deputy Commissioner J Davis and Commissioner R Whitrod noted the advance team will secure suitable accommodation and aid the larger contingent.

Actic United Nations Canberra Cyprus Commonwealth Police J. Davis J L. Connelly Const Rd Vandenbergh Sydney Fairbun Air Base Commonwealth Police Force Raymond Whitrod Nicosia Ictured Sg. J. Connelly Anne Hardy R. J. Vandenrah Kaye Rommel Monwealth Pairbairn Gulder

Foreshore Favoured For Parliament House

More than 60 MPs heard senior members argue the lakeside site on Lake Burley Griffin should host the permanent Parliament House. Cabinet backed the lake site in 1958 after Sir William Holford’s report, citing aesthetics and easy future extensions.

National Capital Development Parliament House Lake Bley Griffin Theliamentary Triangle Overall Sir William Holford Camp Hill Walter Burley Griffin

Cairns Suspended After Speaker Row During Debate

A chaotic House session saw Dr. Cairns suspended for 24 hours after clashes over remarks about Mr. Snedden. The suspension followed a heated exchange with the speaker Sir In McLeay as ministers and deputies argued on Labour and National Service policy.

Snedden McLeay Cairns Wa Cairns Labour National Service Mtr Mahon

Lying Letter Claims Signal Messy Amid Voyager Inquiry

Sailors debate a handwritten letter allegedly by Rear Admiral Gatacre during the Royal Commission probe into the Voyager collision off Jervis Bay on February 10. Capt Robertson asserts he read a précis but cannot recall its contents as witnesses discuss course maneuvers and visibility on the bridge of a Daring class destroyer.

Smyth Melbourne Ronald John. Roberson Gatacre Robertson Royal Commission Justice Spicer Voyager Jervis Bay Norman Jenkyn Q.C Navy Commonwealth Tustice Spicer Wadenies Roberton Cap Gatacee Hicks S Robertson Capt Robertson Capt. Robertson Shad Curiey

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