Canberra TV in 1966 Faces Key Local Control and Equipment Issues
By John Howard a Canberra television future in 1966 hinges on decisions about local content and technical gear for CTC Channel 7 and ABC Channel 3. The piece argues Canberra’s status as a political and social center demands local reporting, improved facilities, and studio innovation, with critique of ABC’s lack of political coverage and Canberra Week’s limited scope.
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Canberra
CTC
ABC Channel 3
Jxa0
Mar Lima
ABC
Rock Bottom
Eekly
Eis Wnts
Wally Miter
Robert Menzies
Tom
Canberis
Wealy Magazine
Ype
Melbourne
Ray Taylor
Year of lean promise in the short story scene
The article surveys a lean year for new short story writers in 1965, noting no breakout newcomers after 1984's vintage. It highlights established names like Mortimer Calisher, Katherine Anne Porter, Mary Lavin, and Alberto Moravia, plus young writers polishing stories for major collections. Elizabeth Taylor’s A Dedicated Man is praised for its steady, traditional approach within English genre limits.
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Atlantic
Miss Morteme Calisher
Katherine Anse Potter
Mary Lavin
Alberia Moravia
Elizabeth Taylor
Stnviex Dening
Man’s Inc Charity
Mist Taylor
Canberra theatre in 1966 promises varied professional shows
After a cautious 1965 trial Canberra sets expectations for the Theatre Centre with a broad 1966 lineup. Plans include Greek and Pars companies, Seekers, teenage appeal acts, operas like Godazntz and The Barber of Seville, ABC Celebrity Concerts, and rockier ventures. Local groups aim for ambitious productions, guest artists, and a Workshow Theatre Grave venture, with ticket prices easing for wider attendance.
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Canberra
Godaentz
Seville
ABC
Mexico
C. Willamson
Conteris Peat
Amateu
al Butavicius
Radio Listings and Evening Programs Aired
A fragmented schedule lists 2CA programming on Tuesday with 4 30 pm to 11 pm segments. Programs include News at 7 15 pm, a district feature, library corner, Becher, De Paul News, daily devotion, and a piano segment. Local mentions include cricket and test coverage with reviews and sports highlights.
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Hammberi
Kan ‘Yam
Young's Frame
Wid Macuis
de Paul
Andrea
Marna
Josephine Ce
Highligh
Locel
Mehilfer Pit
Atusier
Sancha
Tomer Atk
ABC Mom
Beethovens Spotlight In This Week Journal
The issue highlights Beethoven related features with music segments and profiles. Notable items include Rory Kimber’s concert notes and a close tunetable show segment alongside general arts news and magazine style columns.
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Tom
Ton
Tray Lee Sener
Sanford Robin
Rae Ae
Peper
Tom “— Beethoven
ICA News
Rory Kimber
Vialind Music
Real Majesty of Edward and Making Friends News Digest
A compact 20th century newspaper fragment outlines Edward related notes and social tidbits. It references local opinions and brief items about friendships, education, and regional happenings, with terse captions and partial numbers.
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Edward
Dew
Baroque Revival Theatre Presents The Mad Seoman of Charliot
National Paulenaire revives a baroque style production with Jean Girmusons Fdwige Fewliere and Marguerite in leading roles. Georges Wilson directs with Georges Delerne on music and Jacques Va Marquet on decor, delivering a carnival of satire and aging poet’s irony.
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National
Pamalaire
Charliot
Jean Girmusons
Fdwige Fewliere
Evedtest
Marguerite
Mortenor
Ohare
Michael Simonet
Michel de Re Georges [Wilson
Francoise le Bail
Asure Duitlen
Georges Wilson
Georges Delerne
Jacques Va Marquet
Girmidoux
Ancay
Television schedule highlights on Happy Island station
The Gemlaland based Missionary Hospital Station presents a mix of medical and spiritual programming featuring Lorna, Doone, Roy and a Gil Five as 1 re pot ak with Jane Merrow, plus classic serials and entertainment including The Prisemer, Caviar Fisherman, and a variety of children's and news shorts.
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Happy Island
Missionary Hospital
Gemlaland
New Gaines
Lorna
Doone
Roy
Gil Five
Jane Merrow
Bill Travers
John Rida
Vwancis Drake
Australia
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John Howard
Sydney
GTV-0
Kevin Sanders
Saminaki
Corontal
John Bennews
ATV
Merchel Hurst
Hsv-T Y
Hecoene Television
Jovarmatints
Parliament House
Can- Herre
Pelomgs
ATN Channel 7
Adi
ADC
Fit News
GTT-7
CTC-7
Ite
Amic
Minda Stam
Civic
Lean
Maurice Dunlevy
Nopear da
Hope Hewitt
Oasis
Tate
Vaughan
Jostman
Walt
Januar Fershwin
Bens
Trust
Pars
Jnva
Inlex
Seekers
Scout Gang
Oferta
Jove Goodest
Fat Rute
Munca
Huey
Ronismoll
Ig Gach Hall
Nxt
Onhewne
David Turner
Boeing Boeing
Fintey
Gmothey Grep
Uinivenian
Dorothy Greenands
Girvek
Cowboy Ra
Hayley
iWalt Disney Esshuvienton
Imals Ul
Yemtysettan
Penavinan Amd
Mr Thani
Stan Pinup Blaine
Iarry
Shaman Gladiators
Martin Magee
Martin
Elspeth Ballantvue
Kathleen
Melbourie
Khem
Advange
Julie Andrews
Dick van Dyke
Shinny
Willie Thir Oparatic
Aven
Mommann
The
Beatles
Matinees
the Moonspinners
Queanbeyan
Wall Divnay
Mary Poppins
Denersy Valley
David Java Baskin
Channel
Han
Canberra News
New West
Millicent
Millicent Martin
MCC
Anam News and Weather
Lirigh Lve
Mickey Mouse
Children's Corner
Harry
Albert Brn
Newie
Panavievor
Capitol Theatre
Ivic Theatre
Hida
Vlenuary
Star Theatre
Samsan
Bevid Dares
Eich Drive-In
Ion
Theil
Sion
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