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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
2
Mrs Therese Leitch, a blind Sydney resident, will fly to the Soviet Union next Tuesday to study blind education and employment opportunities. Her planned visit highlights Australia and Soviet collaboration in rehabilitative services.
Canberra police warned of a crackdown on firecracker misuses after reports of boxes blown up with bangers and incidents near homes and animals. Detective Sergeant R J selling fireworks and Dillon cited repeat offenses. shopkeepers noted steady fireworks sales as probes target offenders.
ACT stores stack ing fireworks for the Queen's Birthday on June 10 and began selling Tuesday after the Department of the Interior asked retailers to restrict sales until last Monday. Canberra Chamber of Commerce secretary S East said retailers previously observed the request and this year again cooperated with no complaints reported.
Prices for spirits rose yesterday in ACT hotels, with patrons reporting higher bar tabs and venues adjusting menus to reflect the higher duty and supply conditions. The shift affects hotel bars and guest experiences across the territory.
J F Roach, president of the Canberra sub-branch of the NSW Australian Hotels Association, announced the AHA supervisory council notified yesterday of price rises. Bottled spirits increases include Scotch whisky $4.67, Australian whisky $3.54, Australian gin $4.20, low grade Australian brandy $2.83 and high grade $2.90, Australian rum underproof $3.17 and over proof $4.28.
Melbourne Premier Sir Henry Bolte will seek Commonwealth funds to build the underground. He travels to Canberra with Transport Minister Wilcox to request about 8 million dollars a year for five years. Victoria would cover half the cost, with talks possible in July with Prime Minister Gorton and Treasurer McMahon.
A helicopter carrying two Post Office linesmen from Murchison to Lyell in quake damaged areas hit a high tension wire and plunged into the Buller Gorge near Westport killing all three aboard. The incident comes amid continuing tremors on New Zealand's West Coast and water shortages in Bulter. The pilots and workers were identified as Gordon Hutchings of Queenstown the pilot R J Pedder 26 Motweka and E G T Steer 22 Motweka.
A village on Nila Island in the Moluccas group disappeared underwater and four other settlements were badly damaged when the island was struck by a disaster. Local authorities reported the event as a major coastal collapse with several homes destroyed and residents evacuated to higher ground.
Wellington reports that United Salvage Prize has won the contract to remove the Wahine wreck from Wellington harbour. The ferry foundered on April 1 with 581 lives lost and lies near the harbour entrance. Salvage work is expected to take three to four months after equipment is assembled.
Merryville Pty Ltd of Yass emerged as the top exhibitor, taking champion status in several top four classes and reserve titles across medium and fine wool rams and ewes. Names such as Thalaba, Thalaba’s keeper, and Peden appear among champions with multiple Southdown and Border classifications delivering several grand and reserve awards.
Canberra general practitioners largely ignored an invitation to join the Australian Society of General Practitioners. A Canberra doctor said most doctors felt adequately represented by the AMA and the Australian College of General Practitioners. He noted unclear aims, a missing education, and low perceived value in joining the new association.
Members of the federation press for another deputation after claiming they were brushed off by Mr Wentworth in Canberra. Wentworth denies brushing them off, attributing it to a misconception. Mrs Ellis says she wrote to Prime Minister Gorton seeking another deputation but has not received a reply.
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