New stamps issued by Papua and New Guinea Post Office
Health Services theme dominates the issue with stamps printed by the Reserve Bank Melbourne in August 1964. Values are 4d violet 4d green 1/- light blue and dark red, featuring a doctor patient dentist and maternal health on a health centre stamp. The 8d depicts a Papuan nurse child student with microscope illustrating medical training. Collectors may write to the Philatelic Bureau Port Moresby for stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papua and New Guia
Reserve Bank
Melboune
Dogor
Nal Heath
Philatelic Bureau
Port Moresby
Government backs Australian equity in Gove project
In a press conference the Commonwealth signaled preference for Australian equity in the Gove bauxite project and an aluminium smelter plan, with aims to develop the north and decentralize. Minister McEwen and Treasurer Holt discussed foreign investment limits and local participation, noting constraints on extending the policy nationally.
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Commonwealth
Australia
McEwan
Dordt
Iran
Gove
Territtories
Barnes
Northern Territory
McEwen
HC Spanion
Mr. McEwenapi
Holt
Perth
Peeple
Lyons suburb plans 500 block development and 200 residents
National Capital Development Commission tender covers 19 sections and at least 300 residential blocks in Lyons suburb. About 200 people expected to live there before year end as servicing and roads proceed under a long-term program aimed at lowering costs versus Hughes and northern suburbs. Moomba queen arrives in LA en route to Miss Universe pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital Development Commission
Eaten
Lyons
Hughes
Los Angeles
Melbourne
Ria Luyden
Hawaii
Miami
Australia
Critics clash as council eyes children’s book reviews
The Council president Mr G Meckiff chaired a meeting amid debate on children’s books. Critics argued about the literary value and suitability for children while librarians and publishers weighed in on review practices. A fire at the Capit Hill hostel caused minor damage, extinguished by A.C.T. Fire Brigade using foam. No serious injuries reported.
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G. Meckiff
Cam
Capit" Hill
A.C.T. Pe
Mortcom
Childers
Richardson
Lonsdale
Onal
Grayship
Braddon
University of Chicago
Fenwick
Virwe
Canberra
Raecker
Pate
Shihinon
Forrest Primary
Formosan Fishermen Held After Port Moresby Arrest
In Bougainville district 21 Formosan fishermen were seized by a plantation manager on Fead Islands about 200 miles northeast of Rabaul. They face charges likely under quarantine ordinances as administration vessels escort the detainees to Sohane Island for investigation with police and intereter aid.
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Port Moresby
A.a.p.reuter
Fead Islands
Rabaul
J. T. Gunther
Dr. Gunther
Bill Halland
Hallam
Administration
Gunther
Nivani
Sohane Island
Bougainville
Intereter
Gallan
Cow collision disrupts Queanbeyan drive on Fairbairn Avenue
Brendan Ryan of Thorpe Avenue Queanbeyan was returning home when a cow wandered onto the road. An ambulance attended after a crash on Fairbairn Avenue damaging a car and mudguards. The cow escaped and later returned toward Donaldson Street as police and court actions were noted.
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Brendan Ryan
Thorpe Avenue
Queanbeyan
Masin
Fairbairn Avenue
Brent
Dan
Donaldson Street
Bradberry Court
Petty Sess
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Pat
Pss
New Guinea
Papuae New Guinea
Gove Investment
Commonwealth Territory
A.N.U. Union
Australian National University
ANU
Union Board of Management
Rogers
Canberra City
Hoover
Gala
Frew
Eekly
Heath
Simpsons
Jean Hoff
Electrical Department
Wat
Bonartinos
Ase
Hale
Manly
Pyjamas Boys
Crewe
Gale Price
Imeriock
Borealy
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