$1,000 Target Set For Thursday Ribbon Appeal
The Lemire Council plans a yearly ribbon appeal to raise 1000 on Thursday. ACT entrants in the Mis Australia Quest will sell ribbons for 20c 30c 1 and 2 dollars to aid Defence for development of garment planning and training. The effort includes a Sydney statement by Minister for fence and Country Areas in Frenchs Forest Fairhall.
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Australia Quest
Juewecbley
Rarment
Anshop
Sydney
Kontel
Defence Department reshuffle and new joint planning staff
The Defence Department announces a reshuffle of the joint services planning staff. Rear-Admiral W J Dovers will be the first director. civilian officers from Defence and various service representatives will join the staff to implement new long range policy planning under a rotated base.
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Joint Service Planning
Ment of Defence
Defence Department
Defence Depart
Ataffy
Saffs
Milice
Wil
Corernos
Ind
Joint Services Com
Wilhle
Chiefs/tence
PNG official on court charge amid defence department staffing
An Australian report notes Leonard Odgers, secretary of the Territory Housing Commission, charged with obtaining goods worth 23 pounds 15 shillings from Burne Philp Ltd on June 29 and entering a not guilty plea. Bail not sought. The judiciary and Defence Department sources discuss joint civilian and service planning amid broader reviews of defence structures and urban planning in Port Moresby.
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Port Moresby
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Guinea
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Territory Housing Commission
Leonard Odgers
Burne Philp Ltd
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Odgers
Thes
Two win map contest prizes awarded to students
The annual Nusuitian Institute of artographers ACT division mapping contest awarded two equal prizes for map entries depicting New Zealand. Susanne Schwarz submitted one winning map while the council plans to use it as draft legislation for student funding.
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New Zealand
Nusuitian
Institute of Artographers
ACT Division
Ree Wee
Susanne Schwarz
Sara Teperl
Dickson High School
Peter Moore
Ufid
Canberra
Sydgeying
Naner
Canberra Central Heating Offers Home Oil Heaters Quote
Canberra's longest established oil heat centre at 4 Lonsdale Street Braddon invites inquiries for a wide range of oil heaters for homes. Free quotes and same day advising available. Call today for pricing and options.
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Canberra
Grooming Fashion Modelling School of Charm Course
A grooming fashion modelling school invites applicants to enroll in a four part diploma course for aspiring models and beauty professionals. The program promises instruction in charm poise and beauty techniques aimed at building professional portfolios and industry readiness.
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School OF Charm and Beauty
Park Chung Hee to Visit Australia in September
President Park Chung Hee of South Korea will make a three day visit to Australia in September. Prime Minister Gorton said Park, accompanied by Mia Park, would arrive in Canberra on September 16. He noted Australia and Korea share efforts to preserve Korea’s independence and now fight to maintain Vietnamese freedom.
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Park Chung Hee
Australia
Gorton
Park
Mia Park
Canberra
Vaustratia
Korea
Lifeboats Not Prepared Before Wabine Sinking
At the Wellington inquiry into the Wabine disaster, crewman Kenneth McLeod testified that eight lifeboats on the port side were not prepared for launching at 1 pm on April 10 as the ship listed and abandoned. He said the port boats remained intact and loaded with water when the ship heeled, and only after that did orders come to clear the starboard lifeboats. The inquiry reports 51 lives lost. McLeod noted drag tines and cover frames remained in their usual positions.
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R. C Savage
Minister of Marine
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Keane
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Certian
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Canberra
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Maxwell
Some Pasengers
Peter Kelly
Bat
Tyemurer
Jago
Finlayson Helicave
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Mahon
Nibert
Kelly
Stamin
Salt
Serendem
Apt
Maxwell Newton Publica
Chaos aboard the Wahine as liferafts fail and rescue unfolds
Witnesses describe chaotic abandon ship actions during the Wahine disaster. Crew and passengers grappled with lifelines and falling debris, with Finlayson balancing on ladders and others swept by waves while attempting to abandon to lifeboats and liferafts. Newsmen and officials, including the press secretary, provided accounts as investigations unfold.
McMahon Aide Joins Newton
A government aide associated with McMahon joins Newton amid a wave of whispers and alleged political plotting. The aide, Mr Kelly, dismisses the motives as petty and minimal in impact, stating that rumors about McMahon and Mr Newton have circulated privately and publicly with scandalous intent.
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Kelly
Newton
McMahon
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