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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

2

Airborne shell collector seeks new horizons in Canberra

Helen Blackburn, wife of Judge Richard Blackburn, relocates to Canberra and unveils a bold life as an independent shell collector. She gathers specimens for Australian and university museums, CSIRO, and an NSW press, storing thousands of shells from Northern Territory, Western Australia, and island sites. She uses a Cessna to access remote beaches, camps beside the aircraft, and prioritizes safety while pursuing expeditions and ecological concerns.

Eig Helen Blackburn Canberra Blackburn Jusice Richard Blackburn Act Northen Supreme Court Haseen Darwin Western Australian Tasmanian CSIRO University Nsw Australias Glover Ted Wowl Sydney Health Department Darwun Minseymiy Calleries Board Northern Territory Winch Hall Yirthalat

Annual cancer tests advised by British gynecologist

A leading British gynecologist urged annual cervical smear tests to prevent cancer, stating all sexually active women face risk. He noted government facilities cover only every five years and called for universal yearly screening.

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Weather and time stamps blend with scattered notes from June and yesterday

A garbled page mixes weather data, dates, and scattered names. It references times like 2 pm and 10 am, mentions Tasmania and Maine, and includes stray phrases about temperatures and conditions. Names, places, and numbers appear without coherent structure.

Tasmania Emery Noel Srelnoad Sipey Hermiany

District radio and TV dimensions show varied program access

The item outlines district radio and television access details with events and times, referencing stations, schedules, and possible testing or ratings. It notes multiple channels, interruptions, and implied scheduling constraints affecting broadcasting in the area.

London Weather Report Abroad Confusing Note

London weather report appears garbled with stray terms about temperatures and wind. The fragment mentions Phin and Weasley and references 34 in unclear context, offering no clear forecast or location details.

London

Canberra Women's Association events and community notices

Canberra diary lists the Canberra Women’s Association and related gatherings including a fourm at 1 pm after a noon committee meeting, the Ninth Annual Canberra Christian Women’s Convention opening at Ursila Calle, ANU meetings through the day ending with a final address Thursday at 2 pm. Also noted are a St Anarem's Presbyterian evening center at Bern Saturday August 14, a Brigidine ex-students event at 128 Butcher Street Garran Hain, Army Headquarters moves, and various club dances and social events across local halls and clubs with contact numbers for details.

Country Womens Association CWA Canberra Ursila Calle ANU Sinoslay Mire Richards Thisiny Coinberit Roy’ Grammar Saal‘ Onentil Ilinner Schoo Lithusmuat Ausstrarian Club Lyneham

Golden Jubilee Dinner Dance At Turkish Ambassador Residence

Community figures and guests gather at the Turkish ambassador’s residence for a gala Golden Jubilee dinner dance. Prominent attendees include Fiji’s commissioner and notable officials from Deskin, Rea Hil, and Campbell Street routes, with plans noted for a larger regional hockey conference and related social events.

Barmardo Altera Turkih Hte Fiji Ron, Nair Mrs Nave Ghia Mel Owusr Ant Rmtyfin Deskin Hivles Shiro Ken Ender Rea Hil Tre Rana Kinostind Cannell Wall Dickoon Marie Nicholasn Nichai

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