Lack of exits from Black Mountain tower sparks critique
The Society for Social Responsibility in Science criticises the tower’s fire safety, citing inadequate escape routes. Dr D Bell notes minimum exit standards in a Canberra Times letter referencing ACT Fire Brigade and ACT Building regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For Social Responsibility In Science
ACT
Black Mountain Tower
Canberra Times
D. Bell
National ‘Capital Development | Commission
K. Mundy
Etter
Uber Thetis
Israel Syria clash on the Golan Heights front
A Damascus based military spokesman reports exchanges of artillery and tank fire between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights front. He says several Syrian batteries were silenced and direct hits were scored as both sides exchanged fire amid regional tension. The defense minister convened an extraordinary session to review the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascu
Syria
Iarachi
Golan Heights
Damascs
Taradli Vehme
Incment
Israel Colonies
Dayan
Teraell
Golan Helyhla
ACT music awards honor scholars for instrumental study
The Department of Foundation Biproduced yesterday announced awards to Tuy Gunbern School of Music scholars. Nicholas Short of Campbell and Phillips Candy of Hawker receive $208 stipends for cello and piano studies, covering tuition and music materials for a full academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fundation
Tuy Gunbern School of Music
Nicholas Short
Cyclone Zoe Intensifies Near Queensland Coast
Cyclone Zoe deepens and edges toward the Queensland mainland as it slows its motion offshore. At 1pm it lay 600 kilometres east-north-east of Rockhampton with gale winds within 200 kilometres of its center and a central pressure around 750 millibars, threatening Rockhampton Coolangatta and affected coastal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe
Rockhampton
Sean
Wey
Queensland
Part
Coolangatta
Jucen Sa
Sweden seeks ban on napalm and chemical weapons at Geneva talks
Sweden said at Geneva that the international conference should ban napalm and poisons in warfare. The update covers ground titles for armed actions and calls for actionable measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEVA
Sweden
Prince on losing yacht in race faces setback
Perth fisheye report describes the America's Cup challenger Southern Cross with Prince Philip aboard as it loses to Gretel in a 12 mile race. Alan Bond’s vessel, skippered by John Cuneo, was edged by about 1 hour 54 minutes amid close competition near Rahs Yanchep, with coverage by two launches and television crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Philip
Southern Cross
Allan Bond
Brian Leary
Mnanager
Perth
Fray
Prince Philip
Jost
Race Today
Gretel
Alan Bond
John Cuneo
Gretell
Tor' Rahs Yanchep
Wheat growers agree to five year stabilisation plan
The Australian Wheatgrowers' Federation executive yesterday backed a new five year stabilisation scheme after talks with the government. President Max Ridd announced the decision in Canberra following negotiations that began in December. The scheme caps annual borrowing at $80 million with a total five year limit, replacing direct subsidies and guiding government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Wheatgrowers Peeration
SRO Miliei
Max Ridd
Ca Berra
Government wheat stabilisation plan faces Federation pushback
The article outlines a proposed stabilised price scheme for wheat with an $80 million fund and government-backed loans. It notes growers must repay government contributions before funds accumulate, and cites Federation opposition in Melbourne over loan vs grant terms, board control, and government direction. World prices and bumper Australian yields are expected to widen the stabilisation fund and boost funding, with potential multi-year government underwriting of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Sai
Federation
Melbourne
Brants
Australian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Hart Talech
Ian
Ederavn
Ian Sani
Westen Aeron
D-gruwel
Thom
Tate
Simn
Australia
Marimium
First Canberra sale far exceeds reserves on medium density blocks
The inaugural Canberra lease sale for medium density sites saw prices far exceed reserve values with blocks in Chifley and Duffy selling at up to 34 times reserves. Contina Holdings and others bought multiple blocks, with prices ranging roughly from 4,073 to 75 units per block and per-unit sums around several thousand dollars. several sites offered for up to 10 units and total flats nearing 273 across five Chifley blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganberra
Brooks
Canberra Home Management Pty Stal Buat A
Duffy
Late News Fragment Verbalizes Sparse Local Item
The fragmentary OCR text shows limited readable content with generic phrasing. No clear persons, places, organizations, or concrete actions are identifiable.
Red Tape cartoon debuts in Public Service page three
A new cartoon series titled Red Tape begins today. Artist Logos from The Department promises an irreverent one eyed look at life and death in the Permanent Head and his establishment as it unfolds on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Hia
Deak
Inquiry Seeks Child Benefit Up To Eight Pounds
National Poverty inquiry proposes cash payments of 1000 pounds for families with many children and child endowment up to eight pounds per child. The report notes inflation fears after coal miners settlement and the end of Britain's three day working week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Poverty
Britain
Famine in West Africa Warns of Worse Ahead
General Waldhelmen warned that famine and disease will worsen in West Africa’s Sabeliatt zone. He said up to 101,000 people could perish as conditions deteriorate, with aid and response efforts lagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldhelmen
Sabeliatt
West Africa
Inter-group league game at Seifert Oval
Report of a local inter-group league game held at Seifert Oval with teams Ly Gueenhavan and Woden Ruma challenging in the Pinal of the taters event. The match details and outcomes are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seifert Oval
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laetler
Israel
ACT Music Awards
Brishana
Tlevision
Mtr Cuneo
Crelel
Jim Hardy
Bluntary
Dylustye Seyler Wriedt
Wriedimale
Thunakay
Yan
Wriedt
Onit
Ghawers
Witty Munximoum
Paragon Investment Ty Ltd
Blow L
Chifley
Ay Bruce Wright
Chy
Sandard
Te Tinker
T. Mout
Higgins
Wanberra Home Management
Pry
Duily
TE Inits
Coaximor Hooker Homes
Michallsack
Chiliry
AD Uniti Ma ‘Hock
Comtina Hokings Ply Ltd
Silverton
Gine Many
Pickering
World News Courts
Finance
Chinretven
Mie Pre
Anchpol
Entertainmeat
Sequioparton Aci
Acconodaiion Sarin
Aletions
Sinesses UK
Dpfortunily U Pets
Kurang Sen
Bedioces
Ako Sobmie Gavage
Rites
Ube Sound
Tina
Parge
Rangi
Evan
Belconnen
SUE Agis
Inge
Pearce
Hoge
Ani
Lamity
Natur
Barheswe
Waguaren
Amd
Thay
Gate Ae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!