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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
2
A fragmented old ad lists Rosella pickles 100x for 20 cents, Victoria Bitter box at 5 dollars, Farmer frozen pecs and French brandy at 2.35, Baby food and Scotch whisky five years old, leg of ham at 3.40. Filled with multiple items and prices, reflecting a provincial store catalog.
Government inquiry scrutinizes how reserve prices for leases are set against development costs. Department notes an approach to separate development costs from land values, citing road works, utilities, parks, drainage, surveying, and resumption fees as factors.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a Nuffield grant and a study related to patients and health, mentioning Australian advisory circles and a Mrs Snall. The text mixes names, places, and dates, with unclear amounts and timelines.
A garbled article fragment discusses a possible role for duplex nuclear plants in advancing marine desalination. It mentions experts from academia and industry, stressing active development rather than waiting for ready-made expertise. The text is unclear but centers on water production and energy collaboration.
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