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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1964
Page
8
An official from the Administrative Officers Association, Mr. J O’Brien, discusses a drastic revision of government policy to improve Canberra office accommodations. The article notes planned space reconfiguration, potential relocations, and the broader impact on government operations and staff.
An expert, Professor Penwick of the Sydney University library, endorses recent children’s books, noting their merit and urging parental awareness of new literature. The discussion references Australian writers, public statements, and calls for broader access to published works for young readers.
In a fierce wind storm a large tree fell across a tourist bus near the Wiig Mountains. No fatalities are reported but several passengers were injured. Local authorities and onlookers describe the scene as chaotic as debris blocked the road for hours. A nearby horticultural society president, Me W J Hardy, helped coordinate demonstrations in Canberra suburbs and noted the event highlighted the society's services to partners.
The Deakin region rallying around a fundraising drive with a goal of 885 pounds. Residents and groups organize a Tray Van effort, with volunteers and local figures urging support to aid a stated cause amid broader community relief activities.
In Sydney a dramatic national shift surfaces as aborigines enter a new era amid public reflection. The piece discusses social and legal tensions, mentions Melbourne wine regions, and cites community leaders shaping policy and cultural recognition.
A garbled event report describes Blanket winning a prize amid a crowd of participants and exhibitors. The text mentions families, visitors, and various local venues, with names and places scattered throughout. The article preserves a sense of a lively fair atmosphere despite unreadable segments.
A garbled audio of NSW toll figures mentions 551 amid scattered names and places. The passage references roads, dates, and various names, but readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
Fragmented OCR reports a tunneling project near Mysimigiin involving Vy Deeakintsam and Muray Now Besse Lt fuel mishaps. References to a scheme still under construction include Us ton7 and Aiowald Munny Ne Ponwer wATSOR static. Names like William Hinbasa and NSW contractor manager Thies Barna are noted in unclear phrasing.
A party of 70 including airline apprentices and their wives organized a one day charter flight to Canberra or Sutubury. The group, representing the airline’s Melbourneapprentice club, chartered the DC for sightseeing with members from engine, instrument, airframe, and electronics training at Wrest TANS training school in Melbourne.
The notice reports the death of Judge C. V. Rooney and mentions memorial events. It references associated individuals, local institutions, and a public service at a central venue. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented text and OCR errors.
A survey by the Associated Chambers of Manufactures and the Bank of New South Wales shows most Australian export sectors expect short term gains. Companies report rising orders yet face labour scarcities and high uncertainty as manufacturing activity edges up across sectors amid improving sentiment.
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