Key Buildings Unprotected Fire Alarm Risk Sparks Government Row
A government official condemned a feud between Canberra Fire Brigade and several departments over disconnected fire alarm systems in major buildings. He cited Russell Hill blocks occupied by the RAAE and Navy, the ANU, Fairbairn base, Duntroon, and others with alarms silenced or poorly maintained. Inspections warned tenants. some sites faced months without protection.
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A.C.T
Holdem
Holdom
Ussell Hill
RAAE
Navy
Holdism
Australian National University
ANU
Thei
Fairbairn Air Base
Duntroon Military College
A.N.U
Australian War Memorial
Harman and
Belconnent Naval Establishment
P.M.G
Man Ka
Mademoiselle Armentieres and Wartime Ghosts in Lille
British soldiers in 1914 Armentieres era brought notoriety to Marie Lee a barmaid at a 9 seal cafe and to Mile Lecoq linked as a contact agent. Harry Carlton inspired the song Mademoiselle Armentieres Parlez Vous. Lecoq born 1890 died 1945 reportedly received a wartime pension.
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Ural
Marie Lee
Seal Cafe
Harry Carlton
Mademoiselle Armentieres
Mile. Lecoq
Engineers on Target Practice Aboard Sydney near Borneo
Members of the 7th Field Squadron Royal Australian Engineers conduct target practice firing 9 mm sub machine carbines from the stern of HMAAS Sydney as colored balloons drop into the ship’s wake. The Sydney arrived at Jesselton, Borneo, yesterday.
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7Th Field Squadron
Royal Australian Engineers
H.m.as
Sydney
Jesselton
Borneo
Australians anger over noncombatant roles in Malaysia crisis
The Indonesian and Australian leaders held talks in a cordial exchange about Malaysia and regional development. Indonesia rejected interference in its Malaysia decision while Australia announced a six month civil aid mission to Borneo with a 200 man field engineers unit and Malayans conscripting 15 000 youths for armed forces or civil defence.
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Hastuck
Subardrio
Malaysia
Indonesia
Subandrio
Australia
Jesselton
Malaysian
Borneo
Seckdre
Kuala Lumpur
Radio Malaysia
U S Plans Further Military Aid to South Vietnam
United States to boost military personnel and aid to South Vietnam after President Johnson approves the buildup following a briefing to the Defense Department. The plan aims to strengthen South Vietnam’s defense with continued support and supplies.
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A.a.reuter
United States
South Vietnam
Johnson
Hivneduli
Ilietls
Orm
Haircut price rise shocks Canberra traders
Cost increases in ACT haircuts draw criticism from ACT officials and NSW critics. Normal cuts jump from 6 to 7 shillings, special and children's rates climb, with Canberra seen as among the dearest in Australia. Officials warn of higher costs and possible demand drop.
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Imeetine
Canberra
Australia
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
Iit
Hobart
Brisbane
Ac,t. Advisory Council
W. Byrne
Byrne
National Council of Women
H. McConnell
Petrol price cuts proposed across Australia amid delays
Dealers expect a nationwide cut in petrol prices from Monday as wholesale costs drop. In Sydney Norfolk NSW delivery areas the super grade price will fall from 4/1d to 3/7d a gallon with standard remaining at 3/10d. The Canberra issue draws criticism over higher delivery costs compared with Sydney, potentially costing motorists £250,000 yearly.
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New South Wales
A.C.T
Canberra
Nsw
Sydney
Newcastle
Wollongong
Thy
Petrolem Information
Melbourne
Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmanistain
Niostratia
Queensland
South Austelin
Cunbern Consumers
Tronmonger
Ironmonger
Wollon Wor
Typhoid Warning Hits Aberdeen as Epidemic Grows
Aberdeen Medical Officer Dr. Tan McQueen warns the typhoid outbreak could become a national danger. He notes the disease knows no boundary at the Tweed as hospital admissions rise. 17 more people are admitted locally, bringing the total to 318.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Rain Delays First Test as Weather Impacts Play
London reports rain halts the First Test after lunch, with observers assessing how wet conditions favor spin and affect Australia's prospects and England's fragile 1 52 score as play resumes amid continuation of showers.
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London
Australia
Linda Say Hassett
Wheden
England
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