Red Cross supporters praised for early month collection
The writer thanks an old soldier for earlier encouragement and commends the volunteers who collected for the Red Cross Society. Public support helps the Society continue to help across the street across the nation across the world. Captain T K Morrison will be Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff next year and promoted to Rear Admiral.
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Red Cross Society
M. Simson
Red Cross
T. K. Morrison
DSC
Naval Staff
Navy Office
Canberra
Morrison
Royal Australian Navy
Nowra
New South Wales
Canberra Water Controversy Sparks Public Scrutiny and Debate
Canberra faces ongoing water quality and policy questions as turbidity and chlorination spark outcry. Officials, MP Jim Fraser, and the National Capital Development Commission push for transparency while considering filtration as a costly but possible solution to ensure safer supply.
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Canberra
Ublic
Jim Fraser
M.P
Department of Health
Cotter
Freeth
National Capital Development Commission
South Africa halts drift of gold reserves rise in 14 weeks
Johannesburg reports a recovery as gold and foreign exchange reserves rebound 50 percent in 14 weeks after sharp falls following the Sharpeville violence in March 1960. Government controls, foreign borrowing, export growth, and new licenses for foreign firms, including Americans and Japanese, helped stabilize the economy amid sanctions and racial policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Associated Press
South Africa
Sharpeville
Verwoerd
South African Reserve Bank
United States
Navy marks 50 years with silver drum presentation
The Commonwealth and State Governments will honor the Royal Australian Navy with a commemorative presentation. Senator Gorton, Minister for the Navy, announced the gift of silver drums for Navy bands to use in performances.
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Royal Australian Navy
Navy
Gorton
Handkerchief Tariff Plea Rejected By Tariff Board
The Tariff Board rejected an urgent tariff protection plea for the Australian handkerchief industry. Minister for Trade McEwen said the Government accepted the recommendation. Deputy Chairman Clark said existing duties already gave high protection. Imports of finished handkerchiefs rose in two years, with Japan and China supplying most of the increase. local share remains about 50 percent.
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Tariff Board
McEwen
W. A.clark
Japan
China
Funds for Ansett A N A crash victims children grow
Gifts to the air fund total 2215 pounds 7 shillings 81 pence with anonymous and named donors including Mr and Mrs J D Petherbridge and Mrs D Power. Australian artists hope the Sydney Opera House opening will bring many back home.
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J. D. Petherbridge
London
D. Power
Sydney
Opera House
Western Australia This Week: State Elections Early Next Year
In Western Australia this week the state election outlook centers on three seats Karrinup Canning and Perth with Labour and Liberal margins tight. Contested by Stan Lapham and incumbents, results hinge on boundary changes and local issues while retail activity and the Christmas rush signal buoyant confidence ahead of 1962.
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Labour
Karrinup
Canning
Perth
Karrina
M.L.A
Stan Lapham
Canning Bridge
Old Dale
Wild
East Perth
West Perth
S. Heal
Hugh Guthrie
Subiaco
Guthrie
Walter Rates
Kalgoorlie
Kwinana
Arts festival urged to stay fresh and vigorous in SA
Adelaide Festival of Arts organisers were urged by Professor John Bishop to avoid repetition and continually renew the festival to attract visitors and maintain high standards. He stressed a new spirit and meaning to foster arts appreciation in Australia. The city also plans land use changes in Gawler Place and road works on the Eyre Highway as part of broader SA development.
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Adelaide Festival of
Australia
Bishop
Adelaide City
Gawler Place
York
York Block
Veale
Hts
Port Augusta
Highways Department
Sae
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AIR Fund
Western Australia
Times
Hutchinson
Perth Chest Hospital
T. Burt
Q.C
E. G. A Hector H. Stewart
Ft .R. Elphick
Public Health
Dr. Henzel
Medical Andd
OLD Devereux
Business
Commerce
Albany
Harry Webster
Ki George Sound
Webster
Vincent Servenly
King George Sound
Frederick Augustus Hadley
Alan Douglas Macdonald
Mary’s Church of England
Hadley
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal Australian College of Surgeons
Clifton College
King’s College
England
Rhodesia
Macdonald
St Mary's
Stes ' School
Scotland
Glasgow University
South Australia
John Bishop
The
Elder Conservatorium of Music
S.A
Largs Bay
Adelaide
L.A. Waters
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