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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1957

Page

5

Australia to gain from atomic power future says report

The article notes Australia could benefit from early commercial nuclear energy, with Mount Isa and Port Pirie facing coal and ore transport distances. Britain already plans 12 power stations by 1965, costing £300 million, and expects nuclear output of 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts, shaping future electricity costs alongside thermal plants.

Australia Port Pirie Newcastle Fie Mount Isa Townsville Broken Hill Britain United Kingdom ULK U.K

Minister Opens Drive-in At Preview

The interior minister officially opened the Staright Theatre drive-in in ACT. Mr Fairhall attended as the guest of honor while patrons visited the snack bar and enjoyed the acoustics. Tonight a gala public opening is planned.

Twe Staright Fairhall

Reactor Plan Key To New Rail Scheme

Brisbane reports a conference of Commonwealth and State ministers and officers called by Treasurer Arthur Fadden. They will bring in overseas railway experts to advise on the Collinsville to Mount Isa line and the Mt Isa Mines decision on Australia’s first atomic reactor. Fadden and Queensland Premier Gair say expert examination will run alongside the mines inquiry. The rehabilitation cost for the Wimile railway is estimated at £30,000,000.

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University Exam Results Summary Noted Names

A fragment lists exam names and individuals including Faseed M James Avertina Rimi gh Koreskoz Marde J Woolcock. The text shows a roster or result snippet from a university context without complete details.

Faseed M. James Avertina Rimigh-Koreskoz Marde J Woolcock

Malaria Slows Growth in Papua and New Guinea

The Minister for Territories Mr Hasluck said malaria hinders economic development in Papua and New Guinea. He noted eradicating malaria could halve infant mortality and double life expectancy, potentially doubling population in 17 years. Control measures include community-led action and malaria training, with two pilot projects using residual spraying of chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Papua and New Guinea Mini

Regretful departure of Philippine ambassador and party

Yesterday morning Excellency the Ambassador for the Philippines Major and Mia W Hargrave left Government House in a formal farewell scene. The visitors departed with official duties complete and future engagements anticipated.

Ambassdor Philippines Major Mia W. Hargrave Government House

B M A Council To Discuss Hospital Ban In Queensland

The British Medical Association Queensland Council will discuss the Queensland Health Department hospital ban on NSW patients. Dr Farden notes a sick person’s needs cross state lines and cites an Inverell man who fractured his neck and was sent 450 miles to Sydney after Brisbane General Hospital refused admission.

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More Spiders Noted In Canberra Area Report

An entomologist notes rising sightings of funnel web spiders around Canberra. He says house funnel webs are rarely venomous and movements are sluggish though public concern grows after several Sydney area spider bite deaths drew attention.

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Southern way of life under racial debate in the South

A survey cites Southern leaders and thinkers arguing that white supremacy and states rights define the Southern way of life amid federal civil rights pressures. Figures from Alabama to South Carolina defend segregation while acknowledging limited Negro progress, framing the issue as a defense of civilization against federal interference and external scrutiny.

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New Britannia Airway Plans Atlantic Fleet

London reports the Oceanic Airways division intends to operate a fleet of airliners capable of 400 mph to cross the Atlantic with a 133 passenger capacity on future routes.

New Britannia London Reuter Airways ‘Tion

Fifteen Polio Deaths Reported in New South Wales 1956

Sydney reports fifteen polio deaths in New South Wales for 1956 tied to 239 total polio cases. Health officials note a delayed vaccine production due to monkey illness at Commonwealth Laboratories. Diphtheria deaths declined from the previous year as overall cases fell.

Sydney N.E.W Department of Health Belle Commonwealth Laboratories

St Andrew's UK婚 travel tale of wedding in Tasmania

The fragment describes a wedding involving migrants from St Andrew's UK and a bride arriving from England. After a honeymoon in Tasmania they plan to return, with Mavis in a white lace and tulle ballerina dress and pink nylon frock, roses in a bouquet, best man An, and a reception at Hotel Cam for Camberra and Traralgoo guests.

Eng Tasmania Iive Mavis Camberra Traralgoo Hotel Can

Tidal Wave Alert False Alarm

Honolulu shut down a tidal wave alert after a heavy earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska triggered a brief coastwide warning. Observatories reported the quake at 4 17 pm local time and the alarm was canceled once confirmation arrived from distant locations.

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Fragmentary Note from Yester Near Ab Utoppe

A garbled OCR line near Ab utoppe after Rung 10 mentions a doctor and a 10 o clock house reference. The readable facts are vague with no clear event or person names to confirm a story.

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