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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
4
Government officials pledge ongoing pressure to address the housing shortage. Interior Minister Anthony warns of continued efforts to speed land releases and accelerate plans, stating the Covenant remains a tool to ease the crisis and reduce waiting times for housing.
Anzac Day essay competition prize ceremony hosted by the RSL featured several winners from diverse groups. The event highlighted youth involvement and community tribute, with names and local affiliations noted in attendance and prize categories.
An Australian warship and a U S Navy minesweeper narrowly avoided a collision while berthing at Garden Island dockyard today in Sydney. The near miss disrupted operations and prompted safety briefings aboard both vessels.
A chaotic account describes Fagin facing gaol as Parliament debates government measures. The piece cites shortages and price issues tied to auctions and housing, with references to ministers and officials. It mentions a famine allegation, public reaction, and ongoing political contention over policy.
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines a Students Association meeting at an unnamed library. It mentions stage plans, safety concerns, and committee representatives including Piney and Alban, with vague references to a university and a future event. The text is unclear and includes many garbled names and terms.
The Australian Education Department will offer nine new courses in its second term program starting June 7. The conference will be opened by Health Minister Mr Swartz in the southeast region, with officials noting regional interest and ongoing adult education expansion.
Professor DA Brown announces a one year program for graziers and earth sciences with field exercises and lectures at Cooma starting June. Specialists will discuss evolution theory and digestive nutrition Feeds and supplements to be demonstrated by Dr Ge tem. Enrollment details provided by the secretary.
A Canberra church outreach program and Teenager's alliance face parental resistance and community debate as organizers prepare for a youth focused event at St Cabimbas Church. The Rev AC Watt leads a discussion on teen pressures, family roles, and moral guidance amid mixed attendance.
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council has acquired about four acres of land in West Queanbeyan for industrial use, doubling its industrial land holdings to roughly 148 acres. NSW Department of Local Government approved the exemption last week. Town clerk RB Smith said the reception was the first for this purpose in the West Queanbeyan area. He noted the lane is not yet serviced and estimated costs were made.
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