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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
12
The International Monetary Fund launches a ten nation study to boost world monetary reserves and credit to meet expanding trade. The effort seeks new methods beyond gold price changes, with Kennedy opposing higher gold prices and group lending among major powers seen as key to stability.
A shipping fare war lowers costs for Mediterranean Caribbean and New York cruises. Max Wilson's savings plan invites mass participation with two guineas initial join and weekly payments. Partners Canada Pacific Union Castle Cunard P and O Orient Home Line push cheaper trips, expanding tourist berths from£45 to£75.
The letter discusses Vietnam elections held on September 27 with open participation for all citizens meeting criteria and notes independent candidates need no party approval. It argues the government bears no blame for uncontested seats and describes separation of powers between President and National Assembly. A second note affirms compliance with the Apprenticeship Ordinance and non use of non union labor.
The Canberra Women's Hockey Association expresses deep gratitude to all who aided members of the Ex-Students' Hockey Club after a tragedy during the hockey finals at Southwell Park last Saturday. Brief thanks extend to rescuers ambulance drivers doctors nurses police and well-wishers including those unknown to the club. President 1. Pulford of Narrabundah signs.
The A C T Plaster Association states its policy to comply with building authorities standards. It references Specification No A44 for fibrous plaster products and follows the recommended Code of Practice CA. Workmanship and materials must endure rigorous authority supervision to reach the highest Australian standards.
About 1 400 Papuan and New Guinean school children from nine Territory schools joined the Junior Red Cross in Port Moresby. Secretary B Hocking said Territory schools were exchanging gifts with Junior Red Cross groups in Australia with items such as skirts mats toilet kits toys and other goods.
A Canberra parent condemns the September article in The Canberra Times titled Facilities Lack Halts Lessons. The writer cites humiliating conditions for 17 to 18 year old students and accuses the National Capital Development Commission of unbalanced funding, calling for NC DC action to address municipal school needs.
A letter from a Downer resident laments inadequate bus service late mail deliveries and lack of parks churches tennis courts and shopping. The writer asks for a branch post office and more child friendly facilities plus relief for housewives overwhelmed by chores and petty ads.
Tass reports from Alma Ata that hunter Boris Pale shot at least 90 wolves this year from a helicopter, using a new method for hunting in wild Kazakhstan areas.
In South Australia a Stirling by election restored the government’s margin via W P McAnaney’s win over R K Stevens. The result, declared swiftly after the poll, left the House 19 all, with 4089 votes for McAnaney and 2273 for Stevens. A L P officials called the declaration the fastest on record.
In Rabaul Papua New Guinea Tolai natives vote in the largest local government election on the Gazelle Peninsula. About 44000 Tolai participate over 23 days to elect a native council under a secret preferential ballot. This steps toward a future House of Assembly election and consolidates four former councils.
District Officer Mr Emanuel explains that a polling shortage prevented spreading voting over multiple days. A referendum backed unifying four Gazelle area councils into one Tolai council with a personal tax base estimated at about £35,000 yearly. Cocoa project boosts Tolai economy as thousands of growers profit from fer mentaries and world markets.
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