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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
1
Authorities issued a strong warning over fire hazards in Canberra after a series of near misses. Chief Oliver urged extreme caution as embers and dry conditions threaten easily ignitable areas. Efforts focus on preventing arson and reducing risk in vulnerable neighborhoods.
A confusing report describes attempts to address milk supply concerns and zoning questions. Officials, including Augustr to eng in Sweekrand cenie fier Prat WW and Arndt, debate authorizations and consumer protections. The discussion centers on service quality, eligibility ages, and possible arrangements to handle complaints.
The Australian minesweeper H M A S Teal was attacked near Singapore Harbour by two Indonesian unarmed vessels. A naval spokesman reported increased Indonesian naval activity overnight as Teal engaged the craft. the incident occurred on a Sunday night with the Teal returning fire.
Advisory panels discuss safer lake coast access and emergency telephones at key avenues while workers, miners, and government explore safety upgrades. Officials note potential mine delays, new wages, and stricter orders to reduce risk and ensure ongoing production.
Alderman F. E. Land was re elected mayor of Qi last night with no opposition. Seiffert congratulated Land on his re election as mayor and said he would continue service in public roles. The article also notes regional political shifts and ongoing concerns about local infrastructure and regional security.
The Queensland ALP censured Opposition Leader Calwell and federal members over salary increases and parliamentary allowances. The motion to censure and to seek to unseat Calwell was adopted unanimously, amid internal dissent and broader criticism of defense and conscription policy.
The council endorsed lowering the basic charge and adjusting consumption tiers to encourage conservation. Ministers proposed retaining a £5 rate but the council backed £8 as the yearly charge for vacant land and kept preferential rural rates, with exceptions for schools and aged or widowed residents.
Reported changes in plans involving the Ajax and British frigate alae as they moved from Singapore toward Port Swettenham near Kuala Lumpur. The event notes significant naval activity and intelligence alerts across the Strait, with Australian Malaysian and others signaling heightened tensions and possible clashes near Selangor and Malay coasts.
Major General Kosasih, Sukarno’s envoy in Jakarta, told reporters in Djakarta that Indonesia and Australia should deepen friendship and repair strains. He pledged to work hard to advance Indonesia’s confrontation with Malaysia and noted his Olympic past and five children. He declined comment on a reported overnight plan between Australia’s Teal minesweeper and Indonesian vessels off Singapore.
A weather related notice appears in the 1182 issue of the Advts section with a brief forecast or advisory. The readable fragment indicates a localized regional weather update or alert possibly affecting travel or outdoor plans. No names, dates, or concrete figures are discernible in the fragment.
The hospital board blocked a nurse led bottle hunt and decoration fundraiser amid disputes over costs and allocations. Mrs Guy and others urged restrictions to prevent queues and misused funds as planning for year end decor continued.
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