Scholarships In Astronomy At Australian National University
The Australian National University offers astronomy scholarships for the first time after taking over Mount Stromlo Observatory this year. Postgraduate students may study astrophotography and galactic subjects like the Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds under the new program led by registrar R. A. Hohnen.
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Stratford observes Shakespeare anniversary with international visitors
Ambassadors and overseas representatives led a flag parade in Stratford to mark Shakespeare’s 393rd birthday. The event included a procession to the Bard’s birthplace and tomb with children presenting sprigs and posies while officials and speakers cited his enduring influence across cultures and ages.
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Whales Bring Toothache Trophy From Antarctic Find
An expert aboard the whaling ship Southern Venturer returns with a sperm whale tooth from the Antarctic showing a dental tumor the size of a tenni ball. The tooth, the only such specimen found, is hailed as a dentist’s nightmare.
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Southern Venturer
Antarctic
French Nobel Physicist Warns of Cancer Risk from H Test
Frederic Joliot Curie, Nobel laureate and former Atomic High Commissioner, broadcasts a warning on the radio about atmospheric fallout from nuclear explosions. He cites strontium 90 with a 30 year life, entering the food chain and threatening bone cancers and anemia, urging an immediate halt to tests.
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Mace For South Australia Parliament Bears Two Royal Monograms
A new hand made mace for the South Australian House of Assembly features both Queen Elizabeth II's monogram and Queen Victoria's cypher. The Queen gave consent for Victoria's cypher to be included. The design marks a possible first sharing of the two royal insignia. The mace commemorates 100 years of responsible government in South Australia.
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Queen Victoria
House of Assembly
Parliament of
South Australia
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