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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1965
Page
12
Fragmented text discusses television influence and public perception with scattered references to notable names, places, and events. It mentions political figures, medical associations, and historical timelines, hinting at education, industry, and cultural impact across eras.
Witnesses recount a drowning scare at al Kambah where four swimmers entered the water to rescue a teenager. Lifeguards and local bystanders aided the effort as onlookers watched the tense scene unfold and help arrived.
Fragmentary OCR notes report multiple drownings near the Murray area with references to a rescue or search at Beaty and Pasa Tehumne. Unclear names and dates make specifics hard to confirm.
Christmas Day in Canberra was quiet with low hotel occupancy and no births recorded at Canberra Community Hospital or Queanbeyan Hospital. The dull holiday scene contrasted with pockets of activity as visitors stayed away, leaving the city calm.
A fragmented 20th century text describes engineers and services linked to wartime industry. It references Canberra hotels and motels and mentions travel, overseas provisions, and wartime supply concerns. The garbled lines suggest a report on postwar rebuilding and industry activity in Sydney and Canberra.
Fragmented text mentions posting to Vietnam and various names. The passage includes scattered references to hotels, transport, and officials with no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
The text discusses a proposed water charge change tied to meter readings and year start dates. It mentions departments, public service boards, and certificates, with unclear references to Wyndham and Canberra contexts and a 754400 gallon metric.
Two people drowned in a freshwater incident near Wick heat in Rockdale New South Wales. The event was reported at Ashe field with no further details on the circumstances or identities available.
A noisy OCR agricultural brief notes uncertain data on rainfall, harvests, and production. It mentions December to November trends, milk output, harvest timing, and rainfall forecasts affecting crops and livestock, with scattered figures and misread terms.
A long article on cooperative efforts and production trends reports a 7 percent drop in cheese output over 23 weeks ending November with mixed results across dairy sectors. It cites forecasts, acreage, and manpower plans tied to Australian and global agricultural policy, including university and church involvement.
A lecturer and union official urged a new migration approach during Labour Council week, arguing current policies fail to address migrant frustrations and housing, work, and welfare needs. The discussion touched on hostel conditions, government roles, and calls for reform to reduce hardship and improve integration.
The ACT petrol scene remained undecided as motorists faced no firm price change. The Service Stations Association in Canberra reported a potential 9 cents per gallon increase to wholesale prices, with resellers expected to mirror the shift. A prior notice planned a price alignment identical to NSW Victoria and South Australia.
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