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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
1
Disorderly OCR text reports warnings of deadly danger from deep snow in Monaro region with references to Thredbo and Perisher areas. It mentions a winter rescue or avalanche risk, ski events, and officials hoping for weather improvements while detailing disrupted village closures and weekend conditions.
The Dairy Farmers Cooperative announced higher pay for milk men at Bega, noting a margin increase previously paid on a smaller scale. The chairman stated the move aims to harmonize relations and ensure fair terms across all members.
A Vietnam News Agency dispatch from Hong Kong reports changes in the Vietnamese government and allied factions. Details are scarce due to the fragmentary wire copy, but the notice references neutralist parties and recent shifts in leadership or power alignment.
Turkish warnings threaten Greece over Cyprus policy and the blockade of Turkish Cypriot villages, signaling new pressure as regional hostilities rise.
The Deakin hotel site in Canberra is advertised for sale of leases as part of an auction of multiple properties. The listing includes four shop sites one office site and a motor service station plus eleven residential sites in Deakin Downey and Red Hill with a potential buyer expected to secure prime development plots near Hughes Place.
A helicopter assault against troops ends with one pilot dead and several crewmates surviving. The aircraft faced heavy anti aircraft fire during a mission near a Vietnamese stronghold, with defenders holding a hilltop position after bombardment.
Reuters reports U S lawmakers consider curbing President Johnson's authority on aid to Indonesia. Senate vote splits risk ending American military and police assistance programs, with implications for regional operations and antimony brown dispatches from Canberra Times.
Washington reports President Johnson stated the motorist deserved more consideration than usual. The comment followed discussions on transport policy and public road concerns amid broader political debate.
A local report notes no fresh bread on Saturdays, with arbitration ruling delaying restock. Officials indicate Canberra delays and worker schedules affect weekly bread deliveries.
A car crash near Walgett in western New South Wales occurred around 3 pm on the Light Ridge Road. The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical care.
London reports indicate Australia trailing after a slow start on day two as Falvey and Bowler form a mid innings stand. The article notes limited scoring and several wickets before stumps, with Selwyn and Heath delivering key blows for Australia while rival bowlers seek breakthroughs.
A parsed preview describes secret talks influencing the Vietnam War effort with emphasis on government, South Vietnamese leadership, and the conference's political impact. Names and places are obscured in fragmented text but reference key figures and factions shaping policy.
A damaged 19th century Canberra notice recalls a lakeside landscape in New South Wales. The fragment describes Point Pies in The Fo shore, the Waniley range, surrounding mountains, and a dry season with patches of wetland. It notes changing water levels and rough terrain observed over a long period.
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