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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1968

Page

17

SMA staff check Chowilla alternative for Murray storage site

The Snowy Mountains Authority will study a new major storage on the Mitta Mitta River near Dartmouth as an alternative to Chowilla for Murray River water. The Canberra Board and ADELAIDE based committee discussed siting, with reports of drought impacts and fish concerns. observers noted hunger and imports amid stressed river sections.

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Australian schoolboys chosen for three Bays at Duntroon

Toby Keane of Telonea Park Wish School and Christopher Modder of Daramating Cot ewe are among eight Australian schol boys heading to Duntroon to spend three Bays starting tomorrow. Aimed at cadet training, the trip seeks to spark interest in military careers.

Canberra Toby Keane Telonea Park Wish School Christopher Modder Daramating Cotewe Australia Duntroon Ly Amy

Unclear historic site study text referenced for storage project

Fragmentary OCR note references a Mountain Authority site inspection and preliminary studies for a storage project. It mentions preparation, long term delays, and a team to begin work once a site is settled, but details are garbled and uncertain.

Srisny Mountainy Authority Darimoothy Tan Amd

Indian official predicts rapid economy gains and family planning impact

Deputy Minister for Commerce Shafe Qureshi in candid remarks at the FCAPE Conference says India’s economy is improving and population control measures are making an impact. He cites a sharp rise in sterilizations and mechanized farming, with millions sterilised in recent months as an effect of government family planning policy.

Phat Salle Fort Sucreme

Role for schools in Asian accord

In Melbourne Mrs Gorton urged more Australian schools to offer Asian history and cultural studies to foster mutual understanding. She told 240 guests at a Victoria lunch that individuals can promote friendship and understanding, noting Asia is diverse with many nations and perspectives.

Melbourne Garton Tolay Wie T Chorin

Dogs share lead in National Open show

In a National Open dog show two dogs led the field after strong performances by each participant. Judges noted steady poses and sharp trimming as the competition continued with several reserves and trembling entries noted in the roughly reported results.

Tae Meyvolly Victoria Champlin Witierland Iliersjon

Two girls share honours at eisteddfod at Albert Hall

Anna Zubrzycki of Yarralumta and Jine Connor of Red Hit win and place in multiple divisions at the week’s eisteddfod. Judges praised their speech and dramatic readings as the awards were announced at Albert Hall last night.

Anna Zubrzycki Yarralumta Jine Connor Red Hit Mr. Towski Albert Hall

Strike threat looms as unions push power cut

In Melbourne, unions threaten a state wide strike of about 4000 SEC workers if a 30 percent cut in power costs is not granted within two weeks. The move risks widespread power restrictions across Victoria affecting 2000 other workers and related industries.

Melbourne Weilneslay State Electricity Commission Victora

Government liquor bill passes amid cabaret license plan

The Tasmanian assembly passed a liquor measure supporting hotel and cabaret licenses to sell alcohol, with the bill backed by all parties. The act allows licensed venues to operate until 7 pm and outlines regulations for hotel licenses and related hospitality venues.

Manes Tepisanve

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