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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
1
Tuesday reports say Cyclone Audrey inflicted more than £500000 damage across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. The storm moved out to sea north of Coffs Harbour after causing havoc and flooding in coastal areas.
A day of gale force winds up to 90 mph ravaged northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Dozens of towns suffered severe wind damage with hundreds of homes unroofed and many communities isolated as floods and fallen trees blocked roads and power lines. Officials warned more water release from Keepit Dam to prevent Namoi River flooding, while Civil Defence prepared for escalating conditions across Gunnedah and surrounding areas.
Fire roared through the Merville Ply property owned by Sir Walter Merriman destroying sheds pastures and the Thelnded stack. Over 300 firefighters and volunteers battled for hours as thousands of acres burned threatening Murrume township while an assessor from Sydney surveyed damages.
The German steamer Byblos arrived in Gibraltar with 23 survivors from the 5,628 ton Uman which sank 120 miles west of Gibraltar. Thirteen crew remain missing after a day long search by the Italian liner Vulcania and RAF Shackleton. Two survivors, injured, were taken to hospital.
Kennedy travels to the White House for talks with President Johnson on Malaysia. Sukarno plans an unofficial Tokyo visit. discussions include Seventh Fleet extension and US aid terms as London notes a moderating influence.
A wildlife report notes black swans and various water birds occupying the lake edge near the dam. Officials say birds feed in shallow water and may move as lake levels rise, with pelicans gulls and other ducks possibly settling in marshy flats along the Molangla River.
Police found a surgeon from Kogorah Hospital dead near Aud Jey in National Sark. A shotgun lay near the body as officers secured the scene and investigated the route.
The Minister for the Interior Senator Gorton announced family season tickets for Canberra pools from the 1964-5 season. Priced at £6 10s each the tickets cover all family members up to 15 years old with no restrictions and require each member to carry their own ticket at the pool turnstile.
Water consumption in Canatria fell to 16.6 million gallons in the 24 hours ending yesterday, from 19.3 million the previous period. The week’s totals show 184 million gallons on Sunday and 119 million gallons on Monday.
Washington reports the United States insists on retaining full power over the Panama Canal to safeguard security as Panama calls for treaty revision and tensions rise. President Johnson convenes White House briefings with top aides and negotiators as Panamanian leaders cut diplomatic ties.
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