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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1965
Page
2
A report from Port Moresby states that a shipping monopoly in Papua New Guinea has limited access to smaller ports, disrupting letter and supply deliveries. A member of the Territory House of Assembly commented on the issue.
Report from New Guinea describes dangers at airstrips and attempts by a shipping line monopoly to service ports. References to Australian and American forces, patrols, and efforts to maintain cargo routes amid the Pacific War, including mentions of disruptions and subsidies.
A damaged freighter Weirbanth collided near Rabat with the Japanese freighter Puser. Debris and firefighting efforts followed as crews fought a blaze and reported injuries. Further details unclear due to fragmented text.
The Department of Agriculture in Port Moresby announced plans for a crocodile census in New Guinea. Director K McCarthy stated the survey will assess local crocodile populations and inform future management.
The administration acts to halt pillage of territorial heritage and artifacts. A new Antiquities ordinance is proposed to protect items in the Howe of Arseny and prevent export or loss. Authorities aim to preserve artifacts and ensure cataloging and responsive enforcement.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions December and funds transfers, referencing a person and events around a belief or action. The text is garbled with names and dates, making concrete facts hard to extract. No clear outcome or entities beyond generic references are discernible.
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