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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1969

Page

4

Beleconnen Belcomen church plan for a new multi-denomination center

The article describes church planners in Beleconnen detailing a home design for the Church of England Property Trust to house clergy and serve a new concept. It outlines a 1620 square foot split level church house in Bindel Street Aranda with stained timber features, verandas, and modern access aimed at creating a central group center for multiple denominations and community life. The plan covers housing clergy in neighborhoods as development proceeds and references the National Initial Development Commission and several church bodies.

Southerden Church of England Property Trust Churches of Christ YMCA YWGA Phonned National Inital Development Commission Fife Belcannon Belcomen Bray

Belconnen church housing project shows steady progress

A church housing plan in Belconnen reveals modern furnishings and careful detailing. Architects Goll sesh Thoupton and As, with builders Wheeler and Andermen Pty Ltd, report a contract value of 16,775 pounds and a unit cost of 1,060 pounds per year. The design features include a beige and white kitchen, clerestory windows, built in wardrobes, and provisions for a future garage under the living area, with the plan reflecting family needs and church labor support.

Goll Sesh Thoupton As ‘Socrztor Brive Wheeler and Andermen Pty Ltd

Holden opens Lang Lang safety test centre in Victoria

General Motors Holden officially opens its Lang Lang safety test centre in Victoria on July 30. Reports focus on demonstrations of crash testing a new Holden model into a concrete barrier at 30 mph and the use of a specialized trolley system. The centre showcases costly equipment, including crash test dummies and recording instruments costing up to 4 060 dollars each, highlighting GMH’s investment in safety research.

General Motore Holden's Lang Lang Proving Grounds Victoria GMH America General Motors UFD

Fragmented Damaged Text From A Vehicle Safety Test

The readable portions describe a scene with destroyed house components, a ruined Brougham, and various car parts scattered as a safety test proceeds. The account mentions experimental notices and a doomsday tone about fines, with quoted dialogue about lights and a test involving invited guests numbering in the hundreds.

Finn Ba Daly Tyler AMC Ullon Sam Sory

Safety tests at GM reveal crash and restraint findings

A detailed look at General Motors crash tests shows impact sleds with restrained dummies, collapsible steering columns, and tire testing. Demonstrations illustrate seat belts and crash dynamics, pinpointing how harnesses and vehicle design reduce injury in high speed collisions.

Australia gears up for new Formula Ford racing push

Australia accelerates toward a new Formula Ford program backed by Ford. Key figures include Paul Harrington as secretary at 46 Queens Road Melbourne, with engines and cars from Wren and Revell racing teams. Plans call for Calder Raceway events and a shift to new Formula Four and Formula Three classes by 1973, aiming to modernize Australia’s motor sport landscape.

Ets Australia Bay Beant Will Paul Harrington Topkaguatiers Queens Road Melbourne Requbalione Australis Brian Andrew Wren Bill Reynolds David Grey Beatt Hand Lois al Bi Reynolds Revell Brothers Foriula Azios

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