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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

12

U S Studies Plans for Moon Camp

. AAP reports Martin Company won a 33482 contract to study landing men on the moon and establishing a camp under NASA. The Earth Lunar Transport plan includes a three man capsule, 30 day stay for three men, and a permanent base for up to 12. The study aims to define rocket booster needs and a moon city of collapsible huts amid radiation and solar flare hazards.

Baltimore A.A.P Martin Company American Associated Press National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ater Earth AAP

Space plans approved by British cabinet for rocket program

British Aviation Minister Peter Thorneycroft convinced the Cabinet that the commercial potential of optical research justifies the heavy cost. The Sunday Express reported Britain may pursue a Commonwealth only space satellite program using the Blue Streak rocket and Australia’s Woomera range if European negotiations fail. Australian Defence Minister Townley arrived in London for talks as Britain faces a Commonwealth route backed by Postmaster General Reginald Bevins.

London Reuter Peter Thorneycroft Sunday Express Australia Woomera Britain the Express Australan Townley Lonleet Thoreycroft Reginald, Bevins

Anniversary of Methodist National Memorial Church

The Methodist National Memorial Church at Forrest celebrated its 33rd anniversary with Rev. A. J. Keeling as guest preacher. He spoke on Whitsun tide’s significance, noting Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as crucial for church and Christians. Afternoon greetings to Canberra Church, a brief treasurer report, organ recital, and evening services followed.

Methodist National Memorial Church Forrest New South Wales Methodist Conference A. J. Keeling Keeling Canberra 2. S. Dusting de Pieter Kruithof

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