Australian Academy of Science annual meeting dinner
A dinner ending the annual general meeting was held at University House. Pictured are academy president Prof. T. M. Cherry from Melbourne, Dr K N Saxena of India, Prof. S A Pieniazek of Poland, and Dr S Run corn of England.
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Australian Academy of Science
University House
Academy
T. M. Cherry
Melbourne
K. N. Saxena
India
S. A. Pieniazek
Poland
Dr. $. Runcorn
England
Man Buried in Snow Disproves Avalanche Theories
In Yugoslavia researchers test buried victims to assess survival chances. Dr. Frank Staker and a younger man endure minutes under fresh snow as rescue teams monitor breathing and movement. Results show inability to self-rescue, rapid loss of consciousness, and suffocation as air is trapped by porous snow.
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Yugoslavia
Frank Staker
Land
Lake Gate Under Way At Burley Griffin Dam Site
The first of five gates at Burley Griffin dam is dry tested as three others lower into place. The gates will regulate the lake water level while spillway construction nears completion. A five span bridge atop the gates will connect a northern lakeside drive from Cotter Road to the Acton area near Black Mountain.
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Burley Griffin Dam
Cotter Road
Acton
Black Mountain
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