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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1969

Page

3

Rain Strips Queensland as Great Northern Railway Disrupts Travel

Queensland endures drought with scattered rain and heavy flooding threats. The Great Northern Railway between St Lawrence and Payam faces disruption as storms lash North Queensland roads and towns. In Mackay and surrounding areas rivers rise, and minor floods close some routes while authorities warn of continuing unsettled weather. Local crews report water over roads and delayed rail services, with officials monitoring river levels and advising motorists to exercise caution.

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Australian telescope project eyed for southern hemisphere

Professor Fagen announced at a Canberra meeting that work on the Australian giant telescope array is progressing. A US supplied micron grinding system arrived to coordinate parts for early assembly. The plan envisions a southern hemisphere successor to Anglura and Anglon observatories, with a 1973 finish target.

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ACT airman graduates as RAFA pilot in Western Australia

An ACT airman Flying Officer William Anthor Evans from Ainwbic finished his pilot training at the RAAF base in Peartee Western Australia and received his wings from Air Marshal Sir Alister M. Mitsev. He was among 28 men who graduated as pilots in the RAF day ceremony.

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50 Years of War Homes Scheme Marked by Minister

Dame Annabelle Ranyanoune publican yesterday unveiled a booklet to mark the Shandiver Sury of the war Service homes scheme. The pamphlet traces the history and development of the scheme since 1919 to provide homes for regimed servicemen.

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Danger at Casuarina Sands warns of river currents

Fragmented text reports dangers at Casuarina Sands with warnings of strong currents and potential drownings. Swimmers risk traps, with lifesavers on alert and emergency responses described amid chaotic narration.

Casuarina Sands

Eden January land auctions target five homes and one commercial site

Public auctions list five home sites and one commercial lot at Mitchell Street Princes Highway and nearby Malmg Amal Mitchell Street area. Reserve prices start at $2,500 with multiple parcels on the northern shores of the Rega River for sale, date set for January 19 at Mugareeds Inlet.

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