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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
4
About 5,000 Australian bank tellers will receive 58 for additional work during the decimal currency changeover. The Australian Bank Officers Association announced payment after commissioner Portim commented on the decision. The association had asked for 100 for all tellers and 10 per week for officers.
Melbourne report: Federal President of the Australian Teachers Federation Mr D Brown calls for tax reform to spur big firms to establish educational foundations. He argues lower taxes could yield greater direct educational expenditure.
A chaotic account from Canberra outlines a Guide Muster cookout with girls from AGT Division including Queantwoyin Buns lendore and Nenidwootfare. They chopped wood peeled potatoes and tended a big pot roast over an open fire while patrols monitored the event amid police concerns.
A campfire gathering for 1000 Girl Guides marked Miss Mig Rene McNeill’s Medal of Merit for her camping service in NSW. Mrs Edward Chauvel presented the award, with McNeill noted as a long time camping adviser and board member. Reports warn riders to use lights and avoid cycling on footpaths at night due to safety concerns.
Police plan firm action aimed at cyclists to curb traffic infringements. Authorities vow increased enforcement, educational campaigns, and targeted patrols to improve road safety and reduce violations.
The Roman Catholic Church in Canberra and Goulburn works with other denominations to build a shared church at Talbinga for workers on the Mountain scheme. Monsignor Favier says the Tallinga church will be used by all denominations and may participate in a Christian center scheme.
Mr Norman Wincor of lurrajone Street Captains Yl was injured in a collision near National Chait. He was admitted to Community Hospital Athines ta tacovane is emt Hdney. Police reported two vehicles driven by Barry Charles Joltan and Douglas Aslie Phillips damaged extensively on Hobar Avenue Doth.
Dennis Roe, 22, of Frankston, joined an ANZ Maidstone bank robbery on January 20. Judge Harris ordered a minimum four year term, rejecting Roe’s claim he was coerced into signing a confession after being arrested at Swan Hill and allegedly threatened by detectives.
In WEWAK New Guinea Lord Casey and Lady Casey review native offenders awaiting sentencing in a corrective institution. They witness convicts accused of murder and tribal clashes yearning to learn the alphabet as part of education efforts and discuss commutation duties in the Governor General role.
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