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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
3
Firefighters fought for more than two hours to contain an eight acre scrub fire on the south ridge of Mount Ainslie behind the Australian War Memorial. The ACT chairman blamed children for starting it and urged parents to warn kids about fire danger as heavy undergrowth and dry conditions threaten the city.
Sydney reports the Grain Board will investigate an alleged shortage of wheat storage facilities in NSW's north west and central west. The inquiry follows protests by farmers and criticism of existing handling and storage infrastructure.
Hazy notes from AUCKLAND indicate famed balloonist De Taho Boesman may show at the South Pale event. Rossman aims to claim Amuaruthch from New Zealand after balloon demonstrations, per pageant secretary Malena.
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