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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1968

Page

2

Choice of polo ponies for Duke at Canberra match

The Duke of Edinburgh will pick from seven polo ponies for the second of two matches at Canberra Polo Grounds Gungahlin on May 17. The Canberra Invitation team features Captain John Gorman and other members while Toompany A opposes with Geoffrey Ashton Richard Bras Gordon Dowling and others.

Duke of Edinburg Canberra Polo Grounds Gungahlin Canberra John Gorman Hector Ring Jim Maple Brown Sandy Geoffrey “Ashton Richard Bras Gordon Dowling Pugin Hero Australia T . Hilly P. de Cudmere K. Telford

Atomic blasts to uncover gas says US expert

US expert on peaceful atomic energy, Mr J S Kelly, told reporters in Canberra yesterday that nuclear explosions could greatly increase if accessible natural gas and oil reserves dwindle. He warned Australia could turn to atomic blasts to free copper and other resources.

United States J. S S Kelly Canberra Pat Hadeen Suena Atin Melbourne Moly Radinuion Laboratory Cal Allan Spowers Faenin Parv Wangtratiai Canfonel AMSA Imalian Plasincial Press Vrinise Kelly Anges Portmaster Ciener Association Lend Casey Australia Aumageworth Argus Aline

Plowshare program discussed by officials in Melbourne

The article describes Australian officials and researchers at a meeting in Melbourne about peaceful nuclear explosions under the Plowshare program. It notes plans to inspect dam and harbor sites in Western Australia and the Mercenary fields in central Australia, and mentions potential regional benefits and safety concerns raised by experts.

Australia MeKelly Ki Werth Pilbarn Port Hedland Western Australia Central Australia

Air charter plan seen as political chicanery

Melbourne reports a government charter policy criticized as chicanery by aviation journalist Stanley Brogden. He argues the policy offers minimal savings, fools the public, and could complicate aviation plans, with discussions of experimental uses and potential long term effects on routes and costs.

Melbourne Stanley Brogden Australia Amestralia

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