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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

2

Radio help to Thailand project cost and details

The Australian Government funded SEATO aid to set up broadcasting in North West Thailand. An initial contract covered two transmitters at Korat and Khon Kaen with a smaller unit moved to Ubon. Total estimated cost was £360 000 with the aim of adequate facilities across the region.

J Wreivaye North Thailand SEATO Korat Khon Kaen R Ubon Garfield I

Ward’s Son Seeks East Sydney ALP Pre-Selection

Edward Ward, son of the late E J Ward, announces his nomination for Labour pre-selection in East Sydney. The by election must occur within six weeks of Ward's death, and Alderman Jensen is seen as the favourite to secure ALP endorsement.

Colbourne Ward A.L.P Labour Sam Asppanse Edward East Sydney Mr. Ward Lod Sydney Alderman Jensen

Girls of 15 Succeed in First Aid certificates

Two 15 year old girls Missey Betty Keeley and Susan Jean Boden were among adults awarded first aid certificates at a St John Ambulance Association presentation in Canberra. The exams were held after lowering the minimum age to 15. Next, Mrs John Rocky will start a home nursing course at Corroboree Park, open to adults.

St. Joh Ambulance Association Missey Betty Keeley Susan Jean Beden Ie T Canberra St. John Ambulance Association Frank Hull Nursing Code Division 31 John Rocky Fir Fred Cox Nell Buckley Kay Buckley Kenneth Miller Stan Houghton Jim Hardie Robert Mills Marie Elliot Jule Anne Wheeler Norma Mayo Christina Quigg Mary Marguerite Nicholls Gloria Goodwin Bronwyn McMillan Rocky County Kerry Sydney Dover Heights Catherine McCarthy Catherine

Unions Seek One Pound Increase for Trade Workers

Conciliation and Arbitration Commissioner G A Findlay will hear claims for an industrial allowance for plumbers, painters and plasterers. The unions want a £1 a week rise similar to carpenters and builders labourers who already receive it.

G. A. Findlay Homaay Employers’ Association R. D. Cowden Cowden

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