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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1964

Page

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Johnson cuts nuclear spending in State of the Union message

President Johnson announced a surprise cut in US federal government spending and ordered a reduction in nuclear protection. The move aims to end the provocative and wasteful arms race as he presented his Administration's policy in the first State of the Union to Congress.

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President Johnson outlines budget cuts and space aims

President Johnson proposes a 97.9 million dollar spending cut planned for fiscal 1965 and argues for a deficit well below prior forecasts. He calls for tax cuts civil rights moves medical care expansion and a bold foreign aid program while urging cooperation with the Soviet Union to pursue a moon mission and arms control.

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Royal Australian Navy rescues Indonesians at sea near Cape Don

A Royal Australian Navy survey ship rescued three Indonesians drifting in a canoe north of Darwin, roughly 60 miles northeast of Cape Don. The canoe reportedly departed Salary Island, about 180 miles north of Cape Don, and the survivors were taken to safety for disembarkation.

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Public Helps To Save Water

Public and government departments cooperated to cut water use to 26.5 million gallons in Priestlay. Senator Gorton praised cooperation but warned restrictions remain possible. City used 33.0 million gallons on a hot day and 274 million gallons in the 24 hours ending yesterday for a net gain of 0.9 million.

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Three Canberra students gain top passes in 1963 Leaving Certificate

John McMullen Robert Moss and Margaret Youngman topped the Leaving Certificate in Canberra. McMullen from Canberra High School achieved first class honours in five subjects and plans ANU study. Moss from Canberra Church of England Grammar School earned three first class honours and two A grades. Youngman of Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School gained five first class honours and four A passes and will pursue teaching after an education diploma.

Canberra Girs John Roderick “McMullen Canberra High School Robert John Moss Church of England Margaret Gytha Youngman Church of England Girls! Grammar School John McMullen Allister Mec-Mullen Royal Military College, Aentroon New South Wales ONG Robert Moss Margaret Schpnunion Malty Margaret Wasdive Beupyret Sho Trad A.M Mel Ana D. V. Youngman Jesus

Police Hunt Two Youths After Cloncurry Burglary

Police fear for two youths wanted over a Cloncurry sporting goods store break in and car theft. One youth is bare rooted and the other wears scuffs. they may be near Diamantina Lakes south of Boulia. A stolen car was found abandoned near the Diamantina River waterhole.

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Melbourne survey team maps future water main route

Three young Melbourne men conduct a seismic survey along the proposed Mont Stromlo to O'Conner reservoir route. They work on Bligh Mountain slopes west of O'Conner to assess bedrock depth for underground piping. The Camden team has four weeks in to a project slated to finish next summer with Mt Shomto O Connor supply line planned.

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Bearded Youth Shot After Wild 16 Mile Car Chase

West Wyalong district police hunt for Brabee who fired at Constable Krause after a 16 mile chase from Caragabal. Zdenie Brabec, about 30, was shot dead earlier that morning. Lyall Wilkinson, of Marany, drove Brabee toward Sydney before a pursuit ended with Brabee killed in a back head shot.

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Rain brings relief as ACT cools from heat wave

Rain fell yesterday in the ACT easing a heat spell that reached 99 degrees earlier in the week. The temperature dropped to a high of 73.3 degrees and a low of 82 in the night as 15 points of rain were recorded. More rain was forecast today.

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