Canberra age group shifts in final census figures
Final Canberra population counts show notable age structure changes over three years. Infants and older residents declined in share while the 20 and over group rose to about 52.8 per cent of the city’s population, with substantial shifts in several suburbs and large growth in core districts like Macquarie and Mawson.
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Parkes
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Acton
Barton
Macquarie
Beer price rise proposed for NSW hotels
The Age reports proposed beer price increases in New South Wales hotels. From next week Australian Hotels Association guidance suggests beer will rise by a penny per glass in venues, with bottled beer and draught beer affected. No rise planned for stout or other drinks.
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Heer
Publis
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Hotel
Wallington
ACT Primary Teachers Face Transfers Amid Disorderly Shakeup
ACT teachers fear mass transfers after NSW Education Department warning about 40 single school staff moves. Officials expect ACT primaries to split into many 40-student classes or 16-student bi part groups, risking resignations and financial losses for teachers and unsettled parents.
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ACT ‘Teachers Association
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NSW Reducation Department
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Nsw
Canberra
Department of Education and Science
Commonwealth
Yeaghers
Egypt and Israeli forces clash along Suez Canal night
Egyptian and Israeli forces exchanged artillery and mortar fire along the Suez Canal corridor. An Egyptian military spokesman said the dueling shelling continued overnight and into the early morning.
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Cana del Camo
Suez
Aboriginal tongues face urgent record effort at university
In Adelaide, Minister Wentworth urged absolute priority for recording dying Aboriginal languages and lore. He warned most material has been undeveloped and many dialects, including Jangrupes, risk vanishing without systematic, timely study. The address opened discussions on science neutrality and the social impact of progress.
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Canberra Times Rival Paper Planned in Canberra
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd announces a new afternoon tabloid to be called Canberra lewis. Chairman A. T. Shakespeare says it will publish weekdays. Editor-elect is E. J. Allsopp, formerly Sun Sydney chief.
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Sydney
Acquitted as key Thai witnesses unavailable in Bangkok case
In Sydney the Central Criminal Court discharged charges against Colin Arthur Spence a former Commonwealth officer with the Australian Embassy in Bangkok after the Crown could not proceed without vital Thai witnesses. The judge Mr Justice Collings noted the Attorney General would not press the case without those testimonies. Spence had faced counts of attempting to obtain 370 by misrepresenting furniture quotations and failed to provide proper evidence of duties breached.
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Devastating Gulf Coast Hurricane Hits Biloxi and Bay St Louis
A severe hurricane battered the Gulf Coast causing widespread destruction in Biloxi and Bay St Louis. Officials reported at least 10 to 12 deaths, with virtually every structure damaged or destroyed in Biloxi and downtown Bay St Louis ablaze. Fires raged unchecked as authorities appealed for state and federal aid and martial law was briefly discussed. Damage estimated in the hundreds of millions.
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Devastation on Mississippi Coast as Hurricane Slams Gulfport Area
In Jackson and along the coast hundreds are hurt as a major hurricane devastates Gulfport and Biloxi. Evacuations, widespread power outages, and ruined streets are reported from Bay St. Louis to Pensacola with many homes flooded and rescues underway.
Thousands Seek Shelter as Camille Devastates Gulf Coast
Thous and s of residents across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama seek shelter amid shortages of food and water. Civil defense officials estimate about 200000 people displaced inland from the Mississippi coast as Camille weakens after landfall. Winds up to 66 miles per hour sweep New Orleans and nearby areas while seawalls fail and water floods streets. Reports from Havana note the destruction of the Fishing Village of Cores and evacuations reach Pinat Del Rio City as rivers burn rice plantations.
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Summit on Ulster Belfast Faces British Talks
British troops maintain a tense truce in Northern Ireland as plans for a London summit unfold. Prime Minister Wilson returns to discuss Catholic Protestant clashes that have killed eight and injured over 300. Chichester Clark faces a critical week over minority rights while Sinn Fein influence grows. Ireland seeks UN mediation with Dr. Hillery proposing a UN council meeting. Britain holds veto power making troop deployment unlikely.
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Hite
Tostlzam
Wedding Held Despite Death in Melbou skiy Ds Event
A wedding proceeded tonight in Melbou skiy Ds after Mrs Nevile Wick ens collapsed and died. The bride Miss Wickens and her miner fiancé chose to continue the ceremony with minimal attendants and no music, expressing solemn resolve despite the tragedy.
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Nevile Wickens
Wickens
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May
Naval court men named in Sydney presiding duties
Admiral D C Wells designated as presiding officer for a sectional inquiry in East Australia area aboard naval court in Sydney. Other items note victims of a hot rod tragedy in Western Australia and education planning talks at Armidale University as ministers announce ensuing actions.
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East Australia
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Minster For Education
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Prater
Armidale University
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