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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1965
Page
2
A coastal village recounts a perilous incident when a warship rescued six people stranded on a remote island. The crew ferried residents and visitors to safety as tides threatened further danger. Local accounts describe fear, swift action, and gratitude toward the rescuing vessel and its crew.
A cryptic report describes a party aboard the Anax cor approaching a hostile area. They abandoned horse and brought out provisions including tea sugar and cigars while signaling a retreat to Mackay Harbour.
Victorian minister for agriculture Mc Chandler warned of recession risk in north eastern Victoria if tobacco quotas are not boosted. The state council urged a plan to raise allocations to protect farmers and industry, citing financial losses and a need for steady supply of leaf for the Australian market.
The new Civic telephone exchange in Canberra will serve northern suburbs for the next 20 to 30 years. PMG division engineer D Ferguson said completion in Mort Street would support five to seven years of billing upgrades and an expected annual subscriber growth around 1,000. Underground lines and power and sewerage consolidation are planned as part of a broader network upgrade in several inner suburbs.
The Fenles and Lanour Coval president Dan Dannelly stated he was prepared to resign earlier and would meet before the weekend. Clerks Union officials discussed the plan with Frauen and Labour Coun, noting no further comment. Donnelly's resignation followed formal motions at the meeting with W Spellman presenting proposals as senior vice president.
Canberra Police Citizens Boys Club faces financial strain after a key club major reports declining income and warns that dance events and public support are affected. The interior department advised on grant eligibility though the club’s finances remain under scrutiny as TAB discussions influence potential aid.
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