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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1971
Page
3
Report on Steele Hall and SA Liberal faction changes as electoral redraws loom. Mention of Dawkins and Dawkins endorsement, party loyalty questions, and gerrymandering debate affecting Gouger and related seats.
The article outlines internal tensions within the party amid looming preselection battles. It notes Mr Dawkins, Mr Hall, and others facing intra party challenges, with independence rises in rural districts and potential shifts in allegiance. Financial member counts and delays complicate the process while observers predict a lengthy opposition posture.
A consumer affairs bill is being drafted to address poor workmanship in TV repair and servicing. Authorities note licensing of service engineers was discussed, but defining mandates proved unfair to competent workers without formal qualifications. The proposal remains under review amid several complaints about servicing charges.
Seminars in Canberra this weekend cover health education topics including drugs smoking and alcohol. ACT Health Services hosts sessions for secondary staff to aid health education in ACT schools. ANU Centre for Continuing Education hosts discussions on reforms and medical education topics. Postgraduate medicine committee at ANU runs seminars on computers as diagnostic aids and patient management tools.
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