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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1961

Page

2

New Season Wool Prices Report Stable Despite higher July Levels

The Commonwealth Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports July wool prices held about five percent below the peak of May, with an estimated average greasy wool price near 5s 4d, as the new season begins. Japan’s wool imports rise, world consumption expected to grow, and stocks at record lows in producing countries, while synthetic fibres gain ground and Australian wool textiles see production declines in early 1960s.

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BP to Spend £154000 on Expansion Plan

Melbourne BP Australia Ltd plans a major expansion financed by a scheme. Victoria manager H G Mitchell said Whinstanes in Queensland would gain a two million gallon storage terminal at about £84 000. Additional storage depots and facility improvements are planned across Victoria New South Wales Tasmania Queensland and Western Australia. Construction work costing £154 000 has been approved to boost the building industry.

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Car Collides With Submarine at Swedish Port

In Lysehall on the Swedish west coast a car rolled downhill and collided with the submarine Baevern tied at the quay. The car’s bonnet was crushed and part of the submarine’s casing bent. The incident occurred on a dock street leading to the harbor.

Stockholm Pridiy ANP Lysehilast Baevern

Transmit ter designed for ships in Pacific Ocean praised

Minister for the Nass Senator Gorton said a unique transmitter, built by Standard Telephone and Cable, is the only design of its kind in the world. It originated from a wartime installation and will be used by the Australian Navy for naval convoys and overseas communications, with potential commercial use by the Overseas Telecommunications Commission.

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Weather maps sent by radio aid ships and aircraft

Weather maps broadcast from the RAAF station near Canberra provide sea and air safety information across the southern hemisphere. Minister Freeth says the new system replaces Morse code and radio teletype for weather data, aiding Royal Australian Navy ships and meteorological stations from the South Pole to Hawaii.

Australia The Antarctic Canberra South-West Pacific Facsunie Muaptya Sey South Pole Malaya Cocos Island Hawaii Pitcairn Island Royal Australian Navy Iteriar Freeth RAAF Canburra Forests of Meteorology Proeth

Vintage Car Listings Highlight 1950s to 1980s Sedans and Utilities

A dense catalogue of readouts lists numerous 1950s to 1980s vehicles including VAUXHALL VICTOR and VELON sedans, HOLDEN FC, FORD, CHEVROLET models, along with SINGERS and VANGUARDs. Entries note one owner cars, heaters, radios, and various conditions. Commercials include 1984 FORD ZEPHYR UTILITY and a TOP TRUCK table.

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