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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
5
In Port Moresby a plan to recruit women into the Papuan New Guinea police reserve was announced by Superintendent Wom Burns. He said about 100 women would be sought to act as reservists while about 25 men hold roles supporting mobilization as needed.
An OCR fragment notes aid from the Australian Red Cross and Indonesian Red Cross with amounts such as 244 10, aiding in relief for 127,800 refugees. The text mentions decoding acres of estates in Frat Juve and references milk supplies and denial of access.
Melbourne beer costs will rise by one or two cents across the city and suburbs, with public bars seeing a one cent increase to 16 cents for a pot. Canberra prices stay at current levels, while a Sydney linked pricing note says Canberra beer follows Sydney. The Australian Motels Association cites cuts in the licensed retail industry as the reason. A separate note mentions the Canadian High Commission moving to 88 Pitt Street, Sydney.
National director D. Scott of the Community Aid Abroad Society plans to develop new CAA groups during a Canberra visit later this month, aiming to expand local support and organizational reach.
Report discusses a campaign in Canberra promoting English and other classes for migrants. Local officials, including Mr Krall and Mr Scott, outline aims to help migrants gain certificates, meet people, and find work. The effort involves Australian groups and shows 130 migrants in city programs with 250 attendees at a fair. classes run in canberra adult education centers and schools.
A 14 year old English market gardener claims knowledge of Sir Lasseter's lost gold reef and seeks a sponsor for an expedition into outback Australia. He must raise 70 000 to fund the journey, with the main hurdle being securing financing.
The NSW Electricity Commission invites tenders to build a regional transmission centre at Yass to supply Canberra Goulburn Cooma Bega Wangs and Cowra. The centre will be redeveloped mid year with supporting admin buildings amenities workshops and parking facilities to become a key bulk power transmission hub for southwest NSW.
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