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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1962

Page

4

Oi Our Hidden Wealth film explains oil search science

The Department of National Development released a 23 minute film titled Oi Our Hidden Wealth to show Australian audiences the exhaustive scientific studies behind oil and gas discoveries at Moonie and other areas. First shown in 35mm colour at Capitol Theatre, it will be shown at Civic Theatre next week and distributed to Australian missions overseas. The film features a magnetometer on a Bureau of Mineral Resources aircraft used in oil exploration to measure earth magnetic field variations.

Department of National Development News and Information Bureau Moonie Capitol Theatre Civic ‘Theatre Bureau of Mineral Resources

Holden Still Sales Leader Holden Still Sales Leader

Holden Still leads sales while Ford Falcon trails, with Ford 126 fewer than May and the Falcon 31 more. The Freeway Austin rose from 337 in May to 571 last month, Morris ranked third behind Ford, and Morris’s five models totaled 417 less than May. VW’s share grows as 23 fewer Volkswagens were registered than last month amid national vehicle registrations by Commonwealth Statistician K M Archer showing Australia totals.

Holden Australia Ford Austin Falcon K. M. Archer N.S.W Victoria Queensland LDS South] Australia Western Australia Tasmania Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory

Halt Ordered on £18 Million Washington Telescope Project

Defence Secretary Roberts McNamara ordered the Navy to stop construction of a 600 foot radio telescope after £18,850,000 already spent. He said the project was too costly and advances in science reduced the need for the telescope, which would have been the world s largest movable antenna.

Washington A.A.P Defence Roberts McNamara Navy McNamara

New Cabinet Faces Market Entry Puzzle For Britain

London sources say Britain's reshuffled government will focus on Common Market negotiations. An outline of entry terms is targeted by month end, possibly extended to mid August, with Edward Heath returning to Brussels for talks. France signals careful progress sharing and may delay full EEC integration despite Britain pushing ahead.

London A. A.p-Reuter Britain Macmillan Edward Heath Brussels Batain France Paris Edward Head

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