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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
14
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Delegates including 215 top executives attend the National Export Convention in Canberra. Prime Minister Mr Mae and Trade Minister discuss plans to advance export development with government and business leaders. Sir John Allison chairs opening session as Mr McEwen and Opposition Leader Mr Calwell address the gathering.
Canberra hospital board members were told that the Motor Traffic Ordinance did not apply to ACT ambulance drivers en route to accidents or transporting patients. The board discussed Section 98 which exempts fire engines, ambulances, and police vehicles when performing duties.
News in brief from London reports a two percent rise in free world production for the ISHS season, with a 4.34 million ton production projection and an overall improvement over the previous record set in 1956 57. The Australian clip comparison shows continued gains, while a separate note mentions aviation and other unrelated items.
Amid April shifts, Australia sees varied state effects. NSW and Victoria faced reduced seasonal hiring in fruit, canneries, and factory sectors, while Queensland and Western Australia posted small gains. Unemployment benefits declined to 17,687 nationwide with 1,130 fewer in Queensland, and Commonwealth Employment Service vacancies fell from 33,985 to 259 by April 24.
ACT graziers expressed alarm at wandering Alsatian dogs roving grazing properties. Mr Southwell of the ACT Rural Lessees' Association noted the concern voiced at a recent association meeting.
The Canberra Community Hospital Board plans to obtain guidance from a Melbourne laundry expert to improve the hospital laundry operations. The move follows April overtime totaling more than 580 hours, with the acting secretary noting facilities are outmoded and unlikely to improve before the new laundry block is built.
A 24 year old Canberra science graduate Robert William Bolen, in Parks and Gardens of the Department of the Interior, wins a £1200 Holden scholarship to study at Canberra University College for four years. He will research adaptation to waterlogged environments in Eucalyptus as part of a Master of Science from the University of Sydney. The award is funded by the Majors Holden scholarship.
Canberra police report a stabbing originally linked to the Civic Picture theatre actually occurred in a nearby building on Saturday night. The victim is a New Australian man unnamed by police. Investigators believe the wound may be repeat inflicted.
Reported delays and possible changes to the Queen Mother’s royal itinerary in Northern Rhodesia amid security concerns and rising African nationalism. Observers fear the Ndola attack that killed Mrs Lilian Burton could spark new violence before the visit, prompting official caution.
A. mub committee of the Red Mill School Parents and Citizens Association has finalised uniforms and colours tan dark green and possibly others. The Mother and Father groups show keen interest as headmaster Mr. Tinger notes blocks for infants kindergarten may be ready for the final term of 1960. A new teaching appointment is Mrs. M G J Cheah recently attached to Gasloog Teachers' College Vie.
During April at Canberra Community Hospital 430 patients were admitted. The daily average was about 200. Nine major operations and 461 minor operations were performed, and more than 1,200 X rays were taken. The figures come from a statistical report released yesterday by nine members of the Canberra Community Hospital Board.
Hospital board meeting heard alarm over obstetrics overcrowding as figures from April show an average of 41.63 babies. Mrs. Snall reported rising births in recent months and noted no waiting care for husbands or mothers, while Dr. Lane cited space shortages to be eased by planned additions.
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