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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1966
Page
10
A pure new wool Sportscraft junior A line skirt described in diagonal checks with brown tones and white accents. Paired with a matching jumper, the garment emphasizes classic woolen quality and coordinated winter style.
A fashion notice highlights Sportscraft pieces including a wool and cotton blouse in epricottan shade, a 96/11 straight camel stretch wool skirt, and Pure new wool slacks in grey shale. Also featured are One way stretch slacks in wool Helanea mix in light beige, designed to pair with many winter wardrobe items.
Ottawa reports three young divers recovered about 5700 dollars in gold and silver from the 18th century French ship Chambeat, sunk near Louisburg on August 26, 1728. The finds, made after three years of work and painful research in Paris archives, include coins stacked in piles on the hull. The divers say tides and seals complicated the dive.
A young man from the eastern States arrived in Perth and argued with station staff over freight charges for a trolley car. He seized the trolley and drove it more than a mile through oily streets, refused to identify himself, and later faced demands to pay storage and pickup fees or abandon the trolley. He returned the empty trolley to the station after the incident.
In Lindsay NSW a planned bloodless bullfight drew attention, recalling an eight year old local controversy. The event prompted debate over animal cruelty and safety, with reports noting crowd reactions, the arena, and officials weighing action to prevent harm.
Hobart reports a poll showing Australians buy one toothbrush yearly and criticizes dental care quality. A deputy director notes shortages of dentists and reliance on civilian staff, while veterans discuss national service impacts and dental health education efforts amid a broader health crisis.
A garbled OCR note reports urgent dental needs among Army recruits in Arkansas. It states a third require extraction, around a quarter need multiple extractions, and a small percentage must have all teeth removed immediately, highlighting severe dental distress among entrants.
A computer arrived in Canberra yesterday to headline the national conference on computers and automation. The Model 50 will demonstrate advanced language processing and research applications, claimed to be among the most powerful in its class.
A DC6 airliner returning to Sydney with 12 passengers aboard faced engine trouble midflight. Reports say the aircraft diverted and landed safely after the two-engine outage, with no injuries.
A man named O Keefe was charged in North Sydney today with assaulting his wife. The case, heard by a magistrate, involves alleged violent conduct during a salary dispute period and was adjourned to a later date for further evidence.
The Minister for Supply Senator Henry will head the Australian delegation to the European launcher development conference in Paris from April 24 to 29. The first FLINO programme includes rocket launchings, with three already conducted from Woomera. Senator Henry indicated in Canberra that establishing a rial launching site at Darwin would be considered.
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