Canberra to host soapbox derby as part of Jubilee celebrations
Canberra officials plan a soapbox derby during the Jubilee festivities. The idea, influenced by a Geelong derby, aims to involve Australian children and foster community participation. Local sporting authorities hope at least one derby is held in Canberra, with support from public figures and the Awhile Your Sporting Committee.
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Technical College Enrolments in Canberra
The Canberra Technical College will open 40 general enrolments on February 13 with more classes to follow. The principal Bruce Brown notes long waiting lists for those seeking a place and mentions upcoming changes including staff appointments in accounts and commercial subjects.
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Vallene
Bruce Brown
Canberra and Cooma Edge In Tennis Match Play
Canberra dominated the day with strong doubles showing and single matches, defeating Cooma in several events. Notable wins included Canberra taking the mixed doubles 3 sets to 2 and top performances by Igniat J Phinn and Manning in singles.
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Retia
Arly
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Manning
Seaing
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West Alms
Manan Ft
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Mise
Marie Hamilton
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Guided missile missing on track from rocket range
A German_estle guided missile is reportedly missing from the Woomera rocket range area in South Australia. The Minister for Supply ordered an inquiry after reports of a disappearance amid a Sydney exhibition. Officials noted possible vibration-related guidance issues and pledged updates pending further findings.
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Sydney
Bexle
Woomera
South Australia
Tharwa tourist resort plan sparks mixed local debate
A Tharwa progress association meeting discussed proposing a tourist resort on the Murrumbidgee River near Tharwa and seeking Interior Department approval for sheds and a riverfront swimming area. Some speakers warned it could harm nearby river usage while others argued tourism would help local life. The session also covered a water supply project, a riverbank survey, and a local accident report.
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Tharwa
Department of the Interior
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Te|iver
W A Rejects Prohibition In Western Australia
Perth report notes public opposition to liquor prohibition with a state-wide poll entering a crucial phase. Temperance leaders claim insufficient time for a campaign while an opposing trade group invests heavily. около 12 000 pounds spent on campaigning.
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Reid
Spakesmoan
Hia
Nin
Enno
Unclear Hong Kong Conflict Report With Fragmentary Scores
Fragmentary OCR notes report a clash near Hong Kong involving a Communist group and allied forces with partial mentions of Ladrone Talandy and South west of Hong Kong. Sixteen lines reference wheel work, parties, and survivors, followed by jumbled scores listing Canberra Cooma and gumen with total scores 207 ramen 226 gumen.
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Canberra
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Jubilee Year celebrations ushered in in Canberra
The Jubilee event to open at 9 p.m. will include a film program by the Canberra City Band and a national anthem midnight ceremony. Canberra Jubilee Celebrations Committee plans printed programs and a pioneers’ recognition list. The Royal Military College and Commonwealth funds will support two sections and accommodations planning.
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Marjorie Laws
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Harold Bair
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Duntroon
J. Wik
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Tureau
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Howsew I
Junior Swimming Club Races at Manali Pool Meets Crowded Program
The Junior Swimming Club held a crowded meet at Manali Pool amid recent publicity and criticism of instruction. The program included many age divisions from under 8 to 12 years, with numerous transfers, placings, and times listed for each division.
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Canberrs Swimming Club
Spy Gold Sentenced to Thirty Years for Espionage
Philadelphia report notes Harry Gold, a courier for the Soviet spy ring, received 30 years imprisonment after being convicted of espionage. District Judge James Welsh imposed the sentence amid statements about the risks of the Soviet network. The case details include Gold’s role as a courier and prosecutors’ remarks on the alleged dangers of foreign espionage. Meanwhile a Western European defense meeting is planned in London to finalize plans for a united defense pact among 12 allied nations.
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Tombc
James WeCeanwry
Washington, Sun
Laindon
Junior Farmers Club Inaugural Meeting At Yarra November First
The ACT Junior Farmers Club holds its inaugural meeting at the Yarra on November 1. Mr Black, the Tigtric supervisor, attends the function as the association outlines aims to promote agriculture to members under 21. The branch attracts several supporters from the Net rte movement, with pamphlets prepared by Department of Agriculture officers to aid young farmers in home science cereal growing stock care and other rural projects.
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Yarra
Black
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Nanteu JuMor
Britain faces new austerity in wartime economy
Fragmented wartime note suggests London discussions on munitions control and price limits. Mentions Attlee and possible cabinet action in response to shortages. Indicates a push for universal rationing and tighter government oversight of industry.
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London
Unione
Latour
Australian Couple Wins 1980 Show Quest Bantight Title
A Went Australian couple Mr and Mrs Raith Howard of Perth won the title of Mee and Mrs Australia in the grand final of the 1980 Aupro show quest bantight. They were selected to represent their state and receive a wardrobe prize and a car. They will depart the country next week for Mapland.
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Australia
Aupro
Mapland
Destruction Claims Spark North Korzan Protest
Fragmented report references North Korzan protests over widespread destruction linked to Yaorth Fares and United Nations action. Mentions Pak Chen-Yen and Ann Taen amid claims an American blast scorched villages and towns, with estimates of thousands of villages burned.
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