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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1964

Page

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Voyager Tragedy Blame Placed By Royal Commission In House Debate

Royal Commission blames the Voyager collision tragedy on insufficient warnings and delays in alert actions. Sir R MacKenzie and Sir John Menzies critique watch duties and call for faster Navy response while a Melbourne signal and course estimates are discussed. The report's implications are to be debated in the House of Representatives with Cabinet input anticipated.

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Housing official offers house swap to avoid water tank plan

The Commissioner for Housing Mr K A Reid proposed moving a tenant from Northbourne Avenue to another house at his own expense and installing a rainwater tank. Opposition notes the plan inadequate and cites concerns over water supply safety and the burden on tenants. The commission says no obligation to provide the tank and approvals are under review.

4.C.P K. A. Reid Northbourne Avenue X House Augustine Peteraia Fondation Farace Bats Comman Water Supply der Kelly Reidelig Marbowrd Kivigg Transco Petersilby John

Cyprus crisis and Makarios fall cited in protests

AAP reports three Spercilned sources warn of an imminent coup against President Makarios as pro government papers condemn the move. In Sydney discussions follow calls to withdraw a religious syllabus for primary schools and relay talks with Archbishops and ministers.

CUSIA A.A Makarios Eas Phiielpheres Sag Fakhi Greece Fores San Current Reek Soviet Union Uate Giamtent Plarmed Sopmurrenion Anginistr Esucad de. Gough Nsw Henshaw

Goulburn Hospital Contract Cancelled Amid Liquidation

The Sydney paper records the cancellation of the Goulburn hospital contract as the comity set by Nice Wonnelt and Fear Ply Ltd proceeds through liquidation. The Manilla high school project also faced cancellation with trustees and the Chief Judge’s order affecting continuation and sale of assets.

Sydney Nice Wonnelt and Fear Ply, Ltd New High School Manilla Aanother McConnell and Fear Wenind Equity Justice - Metelland Slebts Pandator J. Majin Sonnel Aiced Jccsmell

Catch it yourself at OConnor amid bold protest

A brisk, active flash of dissent unfolds at OConnor as participants stage a direct action against authority under the banner Catch it yourself. The event highlights local resistance and community voices challenging policy in a small-town setting.

O'Connor

Sir Robert and Noddy’s Side in a Blyton Story Exchange

Fragmentary dialogue recalls Sir Robert and Noddy figures discussing Blyton books and grandchildren. The text hints at a poorly legible newspaper piece about authorship, reading aloud, and a family scene with a grandparent figure and a child audience amid a school or library setting.

Wathy GC the Great Oracity Lad Mallee Robert Emd Blywoin Finn Chik Jens Regia Ais Turnbull Derriot Blyton

Vietnamese Deadlock on Leader Choice Remains Unresolved

In a stalled conference the two member military junta failed to decide on a new leadership. A meeting was adjourned to resume tomorrow as factions behind Buddhist groups promote different candidates. Informed sources suggest General Khan may be re elected to either President or Prime Minister during the transition.

Buuhist Teoekaae Majas Ceneral Khan Ener

South Vietnam unrest deepens as evacuation ordered

Anthony Brown reports from Da Nang and Saigon amid protests near a Catholic church and a government communications center fire. The Australian ambassador authorized evacuation of non essential Australians as violence and bombing widen. Khanh and Minh vie for leadership as political strife and military actions intensify while authorities seek to calm Buddhist demonstrations and student tensions.

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