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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
3
The Commonwealth Government studies copper output in Australia noting gate cars and an added price of £2 16s per ton. The higher cost does not change mine returns, which remain based on 76s per ton for refined copper. Australian copper will be affected by the extra £2 10s.
At a Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting Alderman J Collett outlined a plan to provide bathing facilities in the Queanbeyan River. He estimated a £100 cost, with town labor, to make the site adequate. The aldermen considered the river section and a report to the next meeting.
A dog aboard a cruiser in Melbourne received a bravery medal for actions under fire at sea. The animal, ranked as a leading released sailor in the Second Naval squadron, wore a blue coat and presented with an anchor insignia to honor its courage aboard the ship commanded by Commodore J. W. Durnia.
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