$4m contract set to prepare Sydney Airport site
The Commonwealth Department of Works awarded a 4 376 420 contract for site preparation for the proposed international passenger terminal at Sydney Airport. Minister for Works Senator Gorton announced the plan, with Brewers Ltd of Mascot noted as the contractor. The work includes removal of large quartz from the site, earthworks, and paving in the northwest area, with the job to begin immediately and finish within a four percent margin.
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Commonwealth Department of Works
Sydney
Gorton
Metbnuror
Wink Woul
Thirss Brewers Ltd
Mascot
Anamat Ventre Sith Hallandsche Aatheming
Maatichanpil
Hague
Holland
Sie
Eesting
Garton
NSW Maritime Services
Woald
Commonwealth —Department of Works
Britain offers 2.5 million aid to Indonesia
Britain proposes 2.5 million pounds in humanitarian aid to Indonesia as part of a broader effort to ease tensions amid regional conflict. The offer follows talks with Indonesia's Foreign Minister and comes with calls from an opposition spokesman to also end Indonesia's confrontation policy toward Malaysia.
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Arita
Tadonesia
Irenry
MU Newari
Drake
Tenea
Malisse
Singx
Sauer
Clavetamnenis
Indonesia
Eee
Rand
Irogpr Ave
Soutteani
Te Sewart
Yioue
Mieves
Tan
Stewart
House of Commons
Malik
Djakarta
Stwite Kusmowidagdo
Britain
Lord Balniel
Malaysia
New South Exat Asian Federation
Cfp
Need for science policy in Australia discussed at Canberra dinner
Lord Casey addressed a Canberra audience on the role of science policy in Australia. He argued public understanding, government support, and industry links are essential amid global competition, urging clearer science communication to inform policy decisions and national strategy.
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Scomomie
Lord Casey
Australian Academy” of Science Science
Canberra
CSIRO
Difficulty in clear speech and crime report
A Canberra bar manager named Mr Potter was robbed of 1600 dollars after being assaulted as detectives investigate two young men involved in the morning attack. Witness cries for help went unanswered as the incident occurred near the main office during a tense period of international affairs notes and a foreign affairs direction.
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Enalieh
Canberra
Gover
Pex Gover
Abel
P. Dawson
J.” Johnson
CTB
Pot
Potter
Rain slows Sydney to Melbourne cycling record attempt
Melbourne report says cyclist Giuseppe Chush trails in the Sydney to Melbourne ride as heavy rain and strong headwinds hinder progress. The 39 hour 42 minute 12 second record set in 1829 by Minister Opperman is cited as the target. Chiesa's progress is hampered by the conditions, with falls reported three times.
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Melbourne
Tulian Cyelist Guiseppe Chush
Sydney
Melboure
Wnet
Opperman
Chiesa
Nuclear fallout leak from Nevada test site concerns two villages
A spokesman said radioactivity in Wellsground was diminishing and not dangerous. Children and adults, about 10 in total, lived in Hiko and Alamo, around 70 miles from the Nevada test site. The dose estimated between 0 and 200 millioentgens, far lower than that left in the thyroid.
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Hiko
Alamo
Nevada Test Site
Canberra store shifts pay days to midweek in June
Charles Rogers and Sons Pty Ltd announces a new salary schedule changing weekly pay from Thursday to Tuesday with the first midweek payout planned for June. The move, affecting about 140 employees, aims to improve service and parcel delivery times and place pay on Wednesdays in future weeks.
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Canberra
Charles Rogers and Sons Pty Ltd
Wtrain
Om Storey
Gale
Fie
Nsw
Cote
Titan Sect
Cold to Continue Cold to Continue at Nine O Clock
Fragmentary OCR notes show a time reference around 9 o clock and repeated cold conditions. No clear persons places or organizations readable. Summary limited by damaged text. main detail is ongoing cold with a nine o clock reference.
Jets Smash Ju nks in Vietnam War Report
Fragmented OCR text describes bombing, supply lines, and railway targets in North Vietnam near Hanoi. Mentions Shi Minh trail disruption, marshalling yards, and radio communications amid air raids. Details are jumbled with unclear names and dates but conveys sustained combat actions.
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Eea
Vietcong
Dinh
Hanoi
Smith to press hard terms for talks in Rhodesia crisis
Rhodesian Prime Minister Smith demands sanctions be shelved to avoid pressuring Rhodesian negotiators while British Premier Wilson insists sanctions stay until a settlement is in sight. The Guardian from Salisbury notes possible mediation by Sir Robert Menzies with exploratory talks shaping toward formal negotiations.
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Smith
Wilson
Rhodesia
The
Guardian
Salisbury
Robert Mensies
Brifin
Bulaways
Whitehall
Wilcom
House Int Commons
Robert Mendien
Me Wilson
Guvilian
John Worrall
Setisbury
Robert Lilready
Wilton
Robert
Britain
Verwoerd
Prewre
South Africa
Abrigun
Iflai
Rhowesi
Me‘Tewile Mountiourt
Ili
Tye
Sierra Leone
Gershon Collier
Commonwealth
Thas
Bouattours
Rhodes
Doctors shortage looms for Victorten areas west of city
An Australian Medical Association official warned yesterday that several Victorten communities in the west could be without doctors for a month. The report notes the potential impact on health services as editors reference multiple pages including Darwin and page 8. A discussion with ANU student Brody mentions Himalayan exploration memories and John Ritchie. Weekend radio listings and various pages are noted.
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Darwin
Fan Brody
Anu Woomen
Srith John Ritchie
25 Years Ago in Canberra 1941 Highlights
A Canberra Times retrospective lists 1941 events and figures. Included are UK arms industry notes, ACT police leadership, and local association meetings. Tenders for housing, wool show awards from the ACT, and reminders of civic posts are noted.
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Canberra
Police Aawnciana
L Powley
Rice
J. Richards
J.” Goodall
G. Groves
J. Perriman
Ly. Ivey
Bath Cony
Souther Tablelands
Reyal
Moore Douglas
A. C
Ks Kilby
J.C. Moore
Lone
R. Jordan
E. Southwell
P. Hardy
Manus
L. J. Hooker Limited and Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd Sale Notice
Property listing for a solid brick residence described as Spaciouk with panoramic views and a large veranda. Four bedrooms with robes, heating, air conditioning, and screens. Sale by L J Hooker Limited and Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd at Hughes for $22,000. Sole agent listed.
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L. J. Hooker Limited and Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd
Hughes
Spaciouk
Abe
Sole. AG
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Liberal Party
J. R. Willoughby
J. E. Pagan
Pattie Menzies
McMah
Patlie
Manaro
Ron Burnett
Mr Stewart
Eaking
Australia
Adentifie
Caney
Austra
Ained
Atsmore
Nevada
Utah
Caoterra
Kaneas
Sanberra
London
Labour Party
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Wiha
Landon
Mr Ian Smith
Canberra Times
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Sten
Ana
Cnage
Alfares
United
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Neion
J. Rewhy
Parkers
A. Cy. Geiffihs
Tuareye
Ie Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia
Australa
R. H. Brown
AME
Act
Pontal Adsres
Cantar
ACT Rey
Sra
GPO
Sycuay
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