Queanbeyan Trade Extends Hours Amid Shop Reform
NSW judge approves Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce plan to amend the Shop Assistants Award allowing weekday shops to stay open until 9 pm one night per week. The move targets long trading hours for furniture clothing and general stores while milk bars and food outlets remain unaffected.
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Qusareeyan Chamber of Commerce
M. Woolley
Guean
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Ta Syaney
Yenarday
Justice Sheehy
Nsw
Industrial Communion
Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce
Queanyan
Chamber of Commerce
Gemini 7 mission update dives into fuel cell trouble
Space Agency reported Gemini 7 delayed splashdown as fuel cell trouble lit warning signs. Astronauts Frank Batman and Jammer Lavell continued the 44 day mission, with officials optimistic the craft could sustain power beyond the planned orbit as crews monitored systems.
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Frank Batman
Jammer Lavell
Atlantic
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Earth
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John Hodge
Senate flagged as in danger by Wright in Tasmania
Senator Wright from Tasmania warned in Brisbane that growing House numbers threaten the Senate. He argued an enlarged House would subordinate the Senate to Cabinet decisions and hinder the chamber's capacity for real work. Insights came during a two day stay in Brisbane.
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Senate
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Queen Lies In State Fous Today In Public Palace
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a queen lying in state and public viewing at a palace. The legible elements reference a royal death or memorial observance, with unclear surrounding details or dates.
Carnival air at cricket match between Prime Minister's XI and MCC
A festive Manuka Oval match between the Prime Minister's XI and MCC drew a 3000 plus crowd in sunny conditions. The encounter produced a 77 run total in five hours amid autograph-hungry families and steady police presence, with legacy funds earmarked for future events.
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Manuka Oval
Africans snub UK on Rhodesia policy at UN
Harold Wilson faced African delegates at the United Nations General Assembly who criticized Britain's Rhodesia policy and urged faster moves to end the rebellion. Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali and others pressed for action while urging Britain to allow more time for disarmament and to avoid disrespectful divisions.
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Naval chief dies after long and distinguished RAN career
The Prime Minister and others paid tribute after the death of Sir Hastings, chief of the Royal Australian Navy. His passing ends a storied career marked by service in various naval roles and leadership during key moments. He will be buried at sea after a private service.
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Anid Ester
Sir Hastings
Cyclone Devastation in East Pakistan Reported At 25000 Dead
Reported cyclone along the coast between Chittagong and Coxs Bazar threatens 25 000 lives. Officials warn relief access is blocked by wrecked communications as the disaster compares with China flood losses.
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East Pakistan
China
Washington
Ayub “Rhune
Pakistan
Sinx
Vietime
Saya Serman
Robert Mc
India
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Ainslie
Chittagong
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Ayu
Devas
Veterndy
Chien
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Selip
Cox
Bazar
Ufcient
Asher
Berra Times
South Coast
Sydney
Cracca
Melbourne
Adelaide
Hishart
Amily
Thore
Iday
United States
Devastating cyclone flattens coast and leaves thousands homeless
Initial reports describe a massive cyclone striking the coast from Chittagong to Cox's Bazar, shredding homes and telegraph lines, and forcing mass evacuations. The disaster devastates villages, with thousands displaced, crops ruined, and relief efforts underway as governments pledge aid.
Wool Board warns private buying may hurt wool auctions
Sir William Gunn chairman of the Australian Wool Board warns that private buyers could undermine the wool auction system. The remark appeared yesterday as coverage spanned multiple pages with notes on cabinet ministers in Tedonesia, De Gaulle’s France election, and feature sections on travel and the holidays. The text also references a broad array of pages including Page 3 6 9 10 12 13 14 15 and 16-24.
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Australian Wool Board
William Gunn
Tedonesia
Djakarin
de Gaulle Weer
France
Saigon Terror Attacks Mount in Wave of Violence
Seven American soldiers were wounded when a Vietcong grenade exploded near the US Army intelligence center in Saigon. The assailant fled as four days of terror in the capital continued with attacks including a grenade on a traffic patrol and a shooting at a Post Office. Police tightened security but reported no sign of cessation.
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Church of England issues new prayers amid crisis guidance
London reports on Anglican updates to prayer rites including a personal crisis prayer. The burial service remains restricted for those who die by own action while changes span marriage and baptism rites with reduced confessions and altered travel prayers. Authorities note debates over phrases such as hell in creeds and the role of parochial councils in implementation.
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Church of England
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Common Prayer
Wu New Compassion Fas
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London Times
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Canberra Times 25 Years Ago Year 1940 Christmas Week
Canberra sweltered during the pre Christmas week as temperatures neared 109 degrees. Service personnel numbers rose with festive visits expected, while discussions moved to cabinet concerns and milk distribution for schools. Canberra farewelled Mine Brodie after eight years at Teiopea Park, and Walter Findrum was noted as a bachelor of laws candidate.
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Canberrin
Brodie
Teiopea Park School
Cathote Wraer
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