Canberra Times essay on university minds and culture
The piece argues a major university should attract extraordinary and creative minds to Canberra for extended fellowships and residencies. It cites Oxford Harvard and national efforts, praising writers and artists who thrive away from pressure, while noting risks of censorship and the need for diverse, engaging visitors to enrich the city and its university.
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Rhein
Fay Roche
Sauls
Collyer
Harvard
Canberra
Sears
Ork wistaen-Aculjiine
Nied von Stein
Erill
Heariel Pallery
Canberra water supply fears five year adequacy drive
Canberra residents hear about the Cotter River system and the Water Simply 4 offensive claims. Sir Robert Menzies notes irrigation support and a push toward improving the Primo Mission ben. Residents in Canberra describe past quality and a shift toward safer, cleaner mains.
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Caneerra
Robert Menzies
Howe
Alioth
Canberra
Salen Suprihy Wits
Canberra Water Plans for Cleaner Supply and Major Dams
Plans for a major water system overhaul in Canberra aim to improve purity and reliability. The program includes Bendora Cotter Dam expansions, a gravity main to Canberra, new filtration, and a large Cotter River dam to meet future needs. Authorities assign duties across Departments of Interior, Works, Health, and NC DC with tendering expected this year.
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Health Department
Collet
Bendora
Canberra
Department of the Interioe
Cliinis
Ater
Department of the Tor Terure
Department of Works
Department of Health
National Capital Development Commission
NICDC
Cotter
Kangaroo Creek
Carberra
NCD
Bendara
Canberr
N.C.D.C
Coner
Cretevier
Queensland Premier predicts 2064 future and beef road debate
Mr Nicklin outlines a bold 2064 forecast with Australia possibly having ten states and a federated New Zealand. He envisions a Brisbane system of small rocket jets, vast exports to Asia, and a major beef and tea boom, while critics cite road funding and flood risks in Queensland.
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Oveensland
Fop
Frank Nicklin
Bulmer Island
Brisbane River
Sealad
Queensland
Ind
Mr. Nicklin
Nicklin
Australia
Queens Aan
New England
Armidale
Northern Territory
Darwin
Newnea
New Zealand
Brisbans
Pila
Tee “Eivery
Turthe
Washington
Queenshant
Asia
Leichhardt
Ernest Evan
Fyans
Noripantyn-dilia Creek
Evans
Australian Labour Party
Anthony Lagoon
Barkly Highway
Comlain & Family
Rotowa
Labour
Felix Duuner
Normanion
Yolo Creek
Barco
Canberra Water Quality March Report Raises Concern
A Canberra water sample in March showed high turbidity and mineral levels beyond usual limits as a Sydney chemist analyzed it. Health officials said turbidity was not dangerous if properly treated, though standard safety margins may be exceeded. The report notes potential contaminants like cyanide and organic compounds, with cautions on taste and clarity affecting public confidence.
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Canberra
Health Department
Iran
Caateine
Malaysia
Whitehall
Washington
Oerlikon
Strait tensions and Indonesian influence threaten Malaysia crisis
An urgent, fragmented account warns that Indonesian ambitions and Malay Peninsula turmoil threaten regional stability. It notes terrorist training across the Straits, potential arms and economic warfare, and calls for decisive action by Commonwealth leaders. Names include Sukarno and Professor Yamin, with references to Malaysia, Singapore, and Australian defense.
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Straits
Irs
Malaysia
Maa
Commonwealth
Traffic roundabout danger prompts Canberra reader appeal
A reader from Canberra laments worsening traffic through a roundabout junction. They urge authorities at NODC to fix the intersection with proper traffic lights or alerts, citing dangerous speeds and near misses affecting locals and the daily Mans circuit.
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Canberra
Germany
Unitike
Parkes
Asundahan Anvers
Weinesvesd Laity
Persis
Ynie Ide
Tvan
Petros
Faast
Te Mans
Distinctive Australian dollar sign proposal
E Burnham of Gaythorne Queensland suggests designing a distinct Australian dollar sign to distinguish it from other mV currencies. He notes current two-slash lines on the sign are indistinct and proposes adding two horizontal lines across half circles, drawing from South African styling as a possible model.
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E. Burnham
The Vote for Fluoridation Advisory Council Election Call
The Advisory Council Europe and all members voted in favour of creating Canberra water supply. I believe Canberra residents oppose compulsory medication and should vote on September 12. Yarishimta
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Advisory Council
Eur Ape
Canberra
Catineil
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