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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1966
Page
2
The notice announces a permanent career in the Commonwealth Service upon completing training. Brochures are available from Careers Advisers in all secondary schools or the Public Service Inspector's Office at Broughton Street, Barton, telephone 70431 extension 293.
The newly established Department of Clinical Science at the Australian National University will start research next April at Canberra Community Hospital. The study investigates factors behind coronary artery disease which causes around 40 percent of deaths.
A charity carnival to aid five year old Christopher Luck in Gunning proceeds despite wet weather. The event at Goulburn Workers' Arena features football, soccer, and an afternoon of activities with volunteers and local organizations aiding the door to raise funds for treatment.
Tallagunda shire will celebrate seventy five years of local government at Braidwood later this year. The district, once sparsely populated, now houses about 2,300 people with 1,000 in Braidwood. Former residents are expected to return for the November 1906 event. Activities include a reenactment of Dr Braidwood Wilson’s arrival in 130, a race meeting, and an art impression.
The National Trust of Australia NSW will establish its first regional branch in Goulburn at Riversdale Wye a single storey colonial inn built around 1840. The project aims to preserve restore and manage the building with possible government or private backing and a $10 000 promised over seven years.
About 1,500 Scouts across Canberra Vase Braidwood Queanbeyan Cooma Khancoban and Cabramurra start Bobs-for-Jobs Week to raise funds, aiming to surpass last year’s $4,000. Scouts will perform chores for pay with a card noting completion and a 10 cent set aside for Scouts to use on trips. The event supports World Friendship Fund activities in Red Crescent House with meetings in NSW and ACT to plan fundraising and travel fares.
Professor HF Heady of the University of California told a Canberra audience that extensive study of grazing and pasture management is needed in arid western Queensland and central Australia. He said animal influence on vegetation is local and complex, with limited irrigation potential, and urged long term evaluation of range and drought impacts.
Dr ED Killen unveiled plans for a new Canema Centre at the corner of Stalia CSIRO junction, featuring underground cinema seating, a gallery, and dining space. Officials indicated the centre would host a charity screening on opening day and a second event on October 5, with partners including Lord and Lady Casey and civic dignitaries.
A multi country appeal launched by the Governor General and Prime Minister supports refugees. The Rational Refugee Campaign backs humanitarian aid with patrons from government and civil society. Australia joins as a key supporter, with emphasis on Vietnam relief and a national fund drive.
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