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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

3

Australia open to hydrogen bomb attack says pilot

Squadron Leader M. G. Beavis warned that Australia could be struck by a hydrogen bomb from a Vulcan jet with a 3,300 mile range before refueling. He noted refuelling limits and potential to reach any part of the world, using Sydney as an example.

Sydney Australia Britain Vulcan M. G. Beavis England Air Sualy Ute Orld Beavis Toid

Prices Rise and Fresh Fish Arrive for Friday Trade

Prices for TSH rise across all types by about 34.0 pounds compared with last week. Canberra reports fresh supplies from Sydney and Newcastle arriving on Thursday for Friday trading. Average prices list mullet at 3/9, ravas at 7/6, and frozen Tasman slo at 3/9. Mollled oysters priced at 3/9.

Canberra Sydney Newcastle

Mayors Dowry Grants Ten Viennese Girls Dowries

Mayor Franz Jonas marked his tenth anniversary in office by granting a dowry of about £140 to ten baby girls born in Vienna. The funds are to be paid when they marry or reach their 21st birthday, ensuring a financial start for the future brides.

Franz Jonas Viena

Wide Search For Lost Fishermen

Sydney search efforts resume for two men missing for two days after leaving Manly in a 12 ft skiff. Kenneth Stuart McDougall 27 and Thomas George Woods 22 of North Manly are feared lost as a Neptune 12 reconnaissance plane joins the hunt. A police launch turned back due to mountainous seas while the effort continues along the coast.

Sydney Manly RAAB Neptune Syas Kenneth Stuart McDougall Thomas George Woods North Manly

Bank Chief In Canberra Talks With South Eastern Managers

ANZ Canberra chief W J Lahore leads a delegation of 16 South eastern managers and accountants for discussions in Canberra. Canberra manager B A Minto said such executive meetings benefit customer and public service. ANZ general manager Hugh D T Williamson plans retirement in June. deputy manager C R Daeyall to succeed.

A.N.Z N.S.W A.ct W. J. Lahore Canfor Canberra A. Minto The ANZ Hugh D. T. Williamson Williamson C. R. Dae Yall

A C T Trades Hall Start Planned Within Two Months

The ACT Trades and Labour Council forecast building of the new Trades Hall would begin within two months. A brochure will outline building committees and plans, seen as a monument to Trade Unionism in the Australian Capital Territory. A three‑person deputation will seek a wall site from Minister Freeth as plans are prepared for national distribution to union bodies.

A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council Henry Australian Capital Territory Trades and Labour Council National Capital Development N. Henry B. Marcus J. R.ser, M.P Interior Freeth Australia

NSW Jobless Figures Rise

Sydney Thursday reports rising unemployment with 1100 Burlington Mills Maitland workers receiving dismissal notices. Textile Workers Union secretary Mr RH Erskine MLA notes about 300 employees retrenched from Burlington Textile Factory over the past four months.

Sydney N.S.W Burlington Mills Maitland The Textile Workers’ Union RH. Erskine M.lc Burlington Textile

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