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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
2
Go adventuring in Central Australia visiting Alice Springs Flying Doctor Service Base School of the Air Flynn Memorial Church Palm Valley Hermannsburg Mission Ayers Rock and Mount Olga. Prices from Canberra about 318.50 with overnight stay. Ansett ANA 11 day Centralian holidays available via city offices and travel agents.
Sydney Thursday The NSW Government considers separate legislation for registering and administering credit unions The Minister for Housing Mr Stephens noted 28 Australian credit unions with over 100 000 members and about 88 million in capital Speaking at the Sydney Water Board Officers credit Union Co operative Limited annual meeting Mr Menzhans urged unions to boost economic welfare and self reliance The government plans to amend the Co operation Act to better fit expansion and envisages a leading global piece of credit union law after overseas research
The piece argues that Australia’s prosperity depends on guarding efficient local industries and opposing broad free imports. It defends the margarine quota as part of national policy to secure farming and dairy employment, notes the dairy and vegetable oils sectors’ needs, and urges focusing on national welfare over narrow organizational interests.
A discussion of mechanical brains and automation touches on shelf systems, elevator networks, and the movement of documents within early office buildings. The text mentions the Canberra treasury complex and eight storey structures with new automation concepts in use.
Sydney news reports Mr Justice Alexander Dr Reattie seated as president of the Industrial Court of NSW in a crowded session. He succeeds Justice Stanley Taylor who retired August 31. Beattie, 11-year Industrial Commission veteran, vows to strengthen arbitration and uphold the court’s long history since 1962 in settling industrial disputes.
Dozens signed the condolence book at South Africa House after the death of Prime Minister Verwoerd. The book opened Tuesday morning and was open from 9am to 4pm until the funeral on Saturday. Several diplomats and government officials signed, including Mr D F Coetzee the Third Secretary at the South African Embassy.
Sydney police investigate an armed hold up at the Commercial Bank Australia agency near Bankstown. Two young tellers were reportedly restrained as robbers escaped with 1904 dollars. The incident occurred Thursday and is under active inquiry.
A fragmented meditation on religion on Monday and Sunday, touching on faith, dogma, and hypocrisy. The text mentions Christians, church, and belief while critiquing zealotry and seeking meaning beyond ritual. It hints at sending information upon contact.
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