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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1965
Page
10
A chaotic public meeting discussed nationalising Mount Viney mine with speakers including a Winnie orator and Dr Thy Mies. The session covered dismissal of managers, list of actions, and potential nationalisation plans amid party divisions and community concerns.
A garbled OCR fragment references multiple names and terms without coherent context. It mentions Vokker Lyonvrnerny Talbey and Aniston among others, with scattered phrases about delay, fine, and payment. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable text.
A Canberra man described a 30 hour survival ordeal in a tiny snow cave near the Wit weekend. He and companions faced freezing conditions while climbing and navigating the snow bound landscape. The group eventually emerged tired but safe, with praise for teamwork and resilience amid harsh weather.
New expanded flight routes announced across ACT and surrounding areas including Melbourne to Medues and Pantherra corridors. Authorities promise more frequent services, with punctual uprating and city links to reduce travel times.
Police and fire officers investigated yesterday for a large blaze that gutted a South Australian Edwardstown cleaning business. The incident caused extensive damage, with no confirmed cause or injuries reported as investigators probe the scene.
A chaotic transcription shows C P Council discussing defence plans and costs. Authorities mention plans tied to Australian security, with references to Mirage aircraft and Commonwealth involvement, indicating political debate over spending and strategic defense choices.
A garbled, OCR like passage lists names, places, and scattered phrases from a local notice or report. It mentions Canberra Chasers, Minister, milk prices, and several personal names, but the event and conclusion remain unclear due to fragmentary text and errors.
Fragmented report discusses ownership of resources, government roles, and policy proposals across Australia and Canberran entities. References to Helmiinn, Goseranen, and various agencies appear garbled with incoherent names and dates, mentioning production, standards, and regulatory plans without clear outcomes or credible chain of events.
Police pursued a new lead after two 15 year old girls were killed at Wanda Beach last Monday. Youths described as about 17 or 18 with blonde hair and medium build were seen around the area and urged to come forward. Detectives sought other witnesses who reported a youth molesting girls on Cronulla Promenade. Authorities noted a recent Brisbane arrest with three knives in possession but not linked to the crimes.
In Queensland residents complain of high telephone charges amid Curtin suburb issues. Councillor Greenish urges public telephone upgrades and calls for an Australian pricing board for oil and telecommunication costs. The Australian Coal Board and Union Oil developments are noted as context, with talks of refining and crude supply impacts.
A fragmented notice notes four drownings in Victoria over the weekend. Names and precise locations are unclear due to distorted text but reference points include Port Coogee and Lake 4. The report mentions Victoria and New Zealand connections and a possible memorial or inquest context.
The DLP state conference at Campbell Town backed a recount petition to the Court of Disputed Returns seeking a review of votes cast in last month’s Tasmanian Senate election. The motion cited potential anomalies and called for scrutiny of the Tasmanian result, aligning with wider debates sparked by actions in Victoria and the national party disputes. Senator Cite spoke on the matter, noting possible changes if a recount is granted.
The report recalls the Ned Kelly armour raid in New South Wales with Jeril Kelly named, noting £2200 stolen in 1879 and a 350 pound value in the Victorian era. The piece cites the shire clerk and museum officials including FJ Kendall and an assistant director while mentioning local reactions and possible suspects.
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