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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1958

Page

8

Sputnik I to make four appearances over Canberra this week

Australian National University astronomer Dr. Przybylski said the Soviet satellite Sputnik I would be visible four times in each of two 24 hour periods this week over Canberra. Times include 10.52 pm yesterday and schedule for Thursday and Friday with positions near east west south and north horizons.

Canberra A. Preybylski Australian National University Praybylaki Przybylski

Canberra Diary notes receptions and travel of officials

Lady Blim hosts a late afternoon reception for delegates of the Federation of University Women at Government House. Canberra visitors include Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Heydon, Sir Alan Watt, Mr. W. J. Sebald and family, with multiple calls in Hobart and Melbourne. New research fellow R. T. Appleyard begins duties at the Australian National University.

Blim The Australian ‘Federation of University Women Government House United States W. J. Sebald Sebald Loreberra Tasmania Archibald Richard Park Canberra Australian National University R. T. Appleyard Appleyard University House

Turps Mislabeling Prompts Urgent Customer Return

Bottles labeled mineral turps were sold in Queanbeyan containing mobil te petrol. Incorrect labeling risks paint damage and fire if exposed to flames. J. B. Young Ltd. urged customers who bought the mislabeled bottles to return them to the nearest store.

Mobil Te Queanbeyan J. B. Young Ltd J. B. Young

New Aircraft To Cut Flying Times Across Routes

A four engined propeller aircraft called Electra replaces the DC 6 on inter capital routes. The new six passenger capable craft promises faster service and reduced travel time between major cities.

Queanbeyan Council Awaits Road Proposal Report

Queanbeyan Municipal Council awaits a main department report on a possible new access road from Canberra to Queanbeyan. The plan would survey a proposed route extending Harman Navalney road to continue toward Canberra, outlining feasibility and impact.

Queanbeyan Mainent Canberra Stylet Department Harman Navaley Ecalant

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