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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1970

Page

2

Tragic sea search for two boys near Sydney

A large search resumed at Marley Beach near Bundeena after two boys John Annoos 12 and Richard Abrahams 12 disappeared while altar boys swam. Father Peter Humphreys aged 28 from Concord Presbytery drowned earlier in the incident. Mark Travis 13 described his failed rescue attempt. Relatives and police scoured the area as night fell with plans to continue at first light.

Sydney Wednnesday Marley Beach Bundeena Peter Humphreys St Mary's Presbytery Concord Father Humphreys’ Holy John [Annous Burwood Richard Abrahams Father Humphreys Tannous Abrahams Mark Travis Strathfield Mark Witer Sutherland Police Water Sawboya Hue Tomorreaw

Lease Auctions Under New Reserve-Price System Set for Four Days

A spokesman for the Department of the Interior said new-style sale documents have been prepared for the first auctions of residential leases under the new reserve-price system. The four-day sale will run from January 18 and will offer 77 weeks of leases in the suburbs.

Syston Department of the Interia

Heavy drinkers linked to Victorian tuberculosis cases

A Health Commission report to the State Parliament shows more than two percent of Victorian tuberculosis patients were heavy drinkers, defined as consuming ten or more beers daily. The 1961 to 1966 survey of 2,800 patients finds heavy drinkers largely male, English-speaking, and often with social and economic disadvantage, exhibiting more advanced disease and poorer treatment adherence than lighter drinkers.

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Appointment of Dr Peter Cheenham to ecology courses

The Canberra College of Advanced Population appointed Dr Peter Cheenham to develop courses in ecology wildlife management conservation and pollution consequences. Lecturer Jim Gray will assist with course development including admin planning and related research.

Canberra College of Advanced Pole Wation Peter Cheenham Walter Polhution Hataba Jim Gray Mith Admin Teaieatian Heenan

Goulburn Alderman Mrs Freda Healey dies suddenly

Goulburn alderman Mrs Freda Healey, a prominent district figure and former journalist, died suddenly last night. She served on the Southern Tablelands County Council and was a key Housing Commission advocate. She is survived by her husband, a son and daughter.

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