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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

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Three Victorians Found Alive After 23 Days in Snow

Three Victorians Charles Ophel Pamela Ophel and Julian Ophel were found alive after 23 days stranded in the Cascade Valley near Thredbo Village in the Snowy Mountains. They were hungry and thin but well, taken to Cooma Hospital for observation. The group reportedly survived on a diet of cornflakes and spaghetti with water, while Julian Ophel faced insulin supply concerns due to diabetes.

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Readable fragments report a late news item with unclear names and figures. The text suggests a win by a party or team named Eros or eros color but details are garbled and no verifiable entities or outcomes can be established.

Budget Defies Tax Cuts as Defence Spending Soars

Canberra reports a budget deficit of 533 million with defence up to 252 million and a 35/980,00,000 total. pensions rise by 1 dollar weekly for singles and widows and 1.50 for couples, while sales tax on fans and air conditioners falls 10 percent. Immigration, territories, and education receive grants. private schools and farmers gain concessions.

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Drought aid boosts budget with record defence outlays

The budget outlines a 34 percent rise in total spending to 1,000 million with credits from the American Government offsetting cash needs. Army, Air Force, and Navy grants are detailed alongside overseas aid and NSW support measures. The drought response includes a NSW grant and a special overseas aid package, while pensions, taxes, and capital works funding are adjusted for the coming year.

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Pension rise and budget notes from Canberra and Newcastle crash

Budget figures show a rise in pensions and increased allocations across Canberra Departments, including health and housing. In Newcastle, a Sabre jet from RAAF crashed after pilot Officer Goddard was ejected, killing him and injuring three on the ground as debris litters the area.

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Canberra crash toll shapes future development plans

A mid night pilot crash near Glebe Bradley area in Canberra injures three people and demolishes a house front. Police cordon the area as major urban works and housing priorities continue amid budget talks. Government outlines social services rise and pension increases, with foreign aid and education funding in focus.

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Budget blush as McMahon delivers treasurer’s budget

A fragmented report describes the budget presentation by Federal Treasurer Mr McMahon amid visible reactions from his wife in the Speaker's Gallery. Leader of the Opposition Mr Whitlam and the House press forward, while McMahon responds with restrained smiles as the budget unfolds.

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Budget speech highlights shifts in defence and social spending

Canberra budget notes defence up toward national average with a $76 head figure and a $1,000 million total. Taxes see no rises in income or sales taxes. Pensions rise modestly by $1 to $1500, drought aid to NSW and Queensland grows by over $13 million, education gains $30 million for laboratories and higher education, and agriculture introduces nitrogenous fertilizer aid. Foreign aid increases with Papua and New Guinea receiving funding, immigration policies widen assisted passages, and social services costs increase by $57.5 million yearly including pensions and medical benefits.

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