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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
6
The Queen's and battalion colours of the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment were taken aboard a jet carrying 33 soldiers along with their wives and children. This marks part of the largest peacetime airlift by the Australian Army. The 3rd Battalion replaces the 2nd Battalion which has served two years in Malaya.
The Minister for the Navy Senator Gorton announced a new annual efficiency trophy for the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service. About 450 WRANS in six establishments compete for the Sheila McLemans Trophy awarded to the unit with the highest pass rate in advancement exams over 12 months. The first award will be given at year end.
Funeral services were held for Fidel Castro's mother in Marcane Oriente Province after she died suddenly in Havana on Tuesday night. The report notes the service occurred Thursday.
Acting New South Wales Premier Renshaw submits flood control proposals to the Prime Minister asking the Commonwealth to share mitigation costs. North Coast authorities outline a £5,500 scheme aiming to prevent nuisance floods and protect river banks, with projected annual production gains near £18,250,000. The PM will review the plan prior to Cabinet consideration following an aerial survey of recent flood-affected northern rivers.
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