Ainslie Hostel to Close for Migrants in Canberra
Canberra migrants housing plan moves to close Ainslie Hostel, shifting families to temporary government housing or prefabricated flats while Hillside Single Men's Hostel is also closed. Some families refuse temporary options, hoping to stay in a government house. Local MPs urge immediate new migrant housing blocks.
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Department of Works
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Alan Toste
Commonweath
Hosels
Commonwealth Hostels
F. K. Hodge
Hillside Moxtel
Ting-Road
Araneadt
J. R. Fraser
Ainslie Hitel
Commonwealth
Fragmentary note on a 1913 city meeting outcome
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a meeting, a person named Emerton, a fire incident, and a base policy near a clinic or bureau. Specific names and places are unclear, but the fragment implies a discussion of maintenance, a firing, and a consequence at a local office.
Dr P H Cook named permanent head of Labour and NS
The First Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labour and National Service, Dr P H Cook, is appointed permanent head of the department succeeding Sir Henry Bland who becomes secretary of the Department of Defence. Edwin Hicke will replace Bland as Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand. Cook, born in Melbourne, joined the department in 1942 and has led the department’s industrial relations, national service, and policy work while acting on several occasions.
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Department of Labour and National Service
P. H. Cook
Henry ‘Bland
Department of Defence
Edewin Hicke
Edwin
Australia
New Zealand
Dr Cook
Department
de Cook
Melbourne
Helicopter Crash Kills Four Near Berkshire Airport
Four men died when a helicopter from the Queen's flight crashed near Ne Berkshire after departing RAF Benson in Oxfordshire. Nearby workers reported a rotor blade parted and the craft exploded in smoke and flames, leaving a tragic scene.
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London
Queen's Flight
Berkshir
Royal Air Force
Benson
Oxfordshire
State aid boosts ACT NT independent schools
Federal Cabinet approves direct per student allowances for independent schools in Canberra ACT and Northern Territory with rates from 20 to 45 dollars per student. Total funding around 165000 for ACT and 12000 for NT. Scheme based on certified enrolment. excludes some mission schools. aims to curb running deficits while acknowledging broader financial limits.
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Northern Territory
Gorton
Parliament House
Commonwealth
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Roman Catholic Education Office
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Eatutation
Canberra
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South Australia
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Studeo
Sailor Killed in Boiler Room Incident Aboard Queenborough
A Royal Navy sailor died and another was injured in a high pressure boiler room blast aboard the HMS Queenborough at Jervis Bay. Commander Halley announced an inquiry. six of eight crew members escaped. The Queenborough, a Q class destroyer used for training, was under command of a force of 240 officers and men.
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Halley
Queenborough
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Road
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Lannces
MUM Power
Reet
el Oneal Road
Aero Tie Gonmans
Ucentauah
Queen
Uence Row
Staff changes upset study at Telopes Park High
Continual staff changes at Telopes Park High School disrupted class work and hindered accurate assessment of pupil progress. Principal A. J. McPherson said reliable progress measures from tests and projects have dwindled to half-yearly and yearly exams. He noted difficulties for new teachers, with some leaving for less demanding work, and discussed Wyndham scheme impacts on matriculation.
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Telopes Park High School
A. J. McPherson
McPherson
Wyndham
Canberra Kisses Turn Shocking Under Dry Weather
Canberra residents report electric shocks from touching chairs doors and other objects due to unusually low humidity this week. The Bureau of Meteorology notes humidity fell from 39 percent to 20 percent with 29 to 35 percent in recent days, prompting warnings that dry conditions cause static electricity affecting daily life and even kissing couples.
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Canberra
Bureau of Meteorology
Shay
Buren Watt
Connor
Weather Bureau
A Little Talk Rocks the Pound devaluation fears
The pound slid after a speech by the Prices and Incomes Board chair Mr Aubnek ast Aight and Mr Jones warned of possible second devaluation. Newspapers quoted varying reactions with astonishment and horror at the prospect, sending sterling to its lowest since devaluation.
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Aubnek East
Jones
The
Daily Express
Daily Mail
Mr Jones
Director vows personal payout to cover short debentures
Melbourne Thursday. Company director John Roger Hall offered to reimburse Menzies Credits Ltd debenture holders from his own pocket if securities fell short of liabilities. Hall claimed the Savoy US group report contained inaccuracies and denied fraud, saying he would cover any small deficit personally if needed.
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Melbourne
John Rogerson Hall
Menzies Credits Ltd
Hall
Savoy
Agen
Mel. G. Whelan
State Auditor-General
Menzies
Two ships wanted for Australian Japan roll on roll off fleet
Sydney reports the Australian Coastal Clearing Commission chair Sir John Williams said construction of two roll on roll off freighters for the proposed Australia Japan shipping project would begin within three weeks. Japan and Australia would share construction with one country building a ship.
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Sydney
Wenders
Australian Coastaling Commission
John P. Williams
John
Japan
Australia
Maharishi speaks in Canberra to ANU students
The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi spoke in Canberra yesterday addressing students and Alan Fitzgerald. He shared views on shaping world history and urged actions for ANU students. The report notes his visit and the potential influence on campus discussions.
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Maharishi Mahesh ‘Yogi
Canberra
Alan Fitzgerald
Maharishi
The
ANU
Mr Whippy Losses Hit Shareholders’ Funds in 1966 67
Losses and write offs totaling 3 369 673 reduced the shareholders’ funds of Mr Whippy Holdings Ltd to almost nothing in 1966 67. The figures appear on page 13.
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Whippy
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