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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

5

President Hammer DeRobertt of Nauru leads tiny island nation

The article profiles Hammer DeRobertt, head of state and government of Nauru, detailing his leadership style, wartime trials, and push for independence and diversification. It notes his negotiations, public relations strategy, and aims to transform phosphate wealth into long term island development, shipping, and tourism.

Hammer DeRoburt Republic of Nauru Australia London Washington United Nations Trusteeship Council New York Pacific Victoria Hammer DeRobert Geelong Technical College DeRobert Samoa ANU Helen Hughes Eric White

National Library of Australia prepares for historic Canberra opening

Brarians at the National Library of Australia watch a 1907 dream come true as the Greek style building overlooking Lake Burley Griffin nears completion. On August 19 Prime Minister Gorton will officially open with three days of ceremonies, a dinner and concert for almost 1,000 attendees. The move, accounting for about one million books and thousands of pictures and photographs, has been smoother than expected as staff work to ready the library for public service and closer contact with readers.

National Library of Australia Lake Burley Griffin Commonwealth Avenue Bridge National Library Gorton Canberra Naval Colleges Australia Melbourne Sydney Commonwealth Public Service

National Library of Australia moves to new central building

The 60 year dream becomes reality with a vast 6168 by 38 foot main reading room overlooking a lake. The Canberra complex will house a training school, 400 staff, multilingual liaison officers, and extensive film and manuscript collections. The library aims to hold up to 12 million books with underground extensions and two side buildings as space grows.

National Gallery Syvey National Library Canberra Melbourne

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J. W. Davidson Acre Equator Nauru Phosphate Company Phosphate Department of Territories Truk DeRoburt The Parliamentary Library Japan R. J. Wallace
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