Australia Faces Water Shortages and Groundwater Potential
The article reviews Australia’s water challenges during a dry season, noting limited river yields, vast artesian basins, and reliance on groundwater in Newcastle. It discusses impoundments, bore development, and conservation, plus potential use of desalination and coastal aquifer schemes, with rising per capita use in major cities and the need for expanded groundwater.
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Israel to Send Arms Buying Mission to West Germany
Prime Minister David Ben Gurion announced Israel will dispatch a weapons buying mission to West Germany amid reports of shifting envoy identities. Ehud Olmert? No, Ehimon Peres led a separate European mission, details kept secret as Israel seeks defensive weapons.
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Major R Connor Arrives at Government House Canberra
On Christmas Eve Major R Connor arrived at Government House in Canberra. The ceremonial visit marked a formal welcome by local officials and highlighted ongoing military and colonial administration ties.
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Special Flights Needed For Holidaymakers
T A A runs 250 extra flights this season to move a record 72 000 travelers from 93 Australian airports. By 9 pm tomorrow the airline had carried over 20 000 passengers that week and on Christmas Eve 1 120 passed Mascot Airport alone. About 50 additional special flights will be used to return holidaymakers after the New Year.
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Strato cruiser lands safely after blaze in Sydney
A BOAC strato cruiser carrying 41 people from London to Bermuda landed safely in Sydney Nova Scotia after suffering a blaze and losing a propeller while flying 220 miles from its course. No injuries were reported and the aircraft remained under control as it reached safety.
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Railwaymen Compelled To Wear Coats In Heat
Sydney Thursday The Australian Railways Union criticizes a regulation forcing railway workers to wear a heavy five pound dark cotton coat in heatwaves at over 100 degrees. The union warns it will back members against fines of five pounds for noncompliance. Other unions suggest lighter uniforms while police discuss a summer tunic shirt.
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Labour unions grip and Gaitskell clash over intellects
In a London column Derek Moon notes Labour Party divisions between union backed Mps and intellectuals led by Hugh Gaitskell. He argues trade union influence shapes policy and leadership, with unions controlling key conferences and backing many MPs despite internal tensions.
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Letters to the Editor Endorsing Henchman on Water Use
A Canberra Times style letter praises D Henchman’s stance on water restrictions and condemns a careless minority. It urges all adults to cut water use, cites rationalization and wartime coupons, and offers tips like limited car washing and sprinkler timing to preserve dam and municipal supplies. The author signs G. D. Davis from Reid.
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Kingston Traders Thank Shoppers for Christmas Eve Efforts
The Kingston Traders Association thanks hundreds of shoppers who used late Christmas Eve facilities. It regrets that prohibitive overtime rates kept some member businesses closed and others overwhelmed, causing delays and less than prompt service. D R Mackie, president.
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Kingston Traders' Association
D. R. Mackie
Kingston Traders’ Association
Water Ups And Downs At Oaks Estate
Residents of Oaks Estate faced alternating water shortages and surpluses as supply was cut without warning on Sunday night. Two homes reportedly damaged bath heaters due to no water, and a 4 inch overflow spilled thousands of gallons into Railway Street amid drought restrictions.
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Railway Street
Delegates Ready For Afro Asian Solidarity Talks
Cairo hosts an Afro Asian solidarity conference following a NATO summit. Delegates from Afro Asian solidarity committees aim to issue anti colonial and anti imperial declarations. The meeting is non governmental and mirrors a 1955 New Delhi pattern.
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Goureen
Paris
Bandung
New Delhi
Christmen dramatizes The Other Shepherd at Memorial Church
A Christmas night performance of The Other Shepherd presented by the Christmen drama group took place on the grounds of the Methodist National Memorial Church. Gary Elis starred as the lead with a cast including Rebecca, Deborah, and Geoffrey Piper. the production was directed by Mrs. Kenneth Miller and drew a large attentive crowd.
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Peon
Kenneth Miller
Gary Elis
Rachel
Winifred Brett
Tee Jared
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Geor Wheen
Lindsay Doust
Ian Lambert
Rebecca
Deborah
Bethlehem
Helen Wheen
Dianne Leather
Amrah
Bihan
Doust
Revel
Geoffrey Piper
Joseph
Alfred Collings
Mary
Meredith Burton
Record three-man sheep tally near Gisborne
A Gisborne region station crew sheared 1200 sheep in a day, each of the three men finishing with a 400 sheep tally. The work ran mainly lambs with no breaks recorded, marking a high daily total for a three-man team.
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A.a.p.reuter
Gisborne
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