21 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1961
Page
1
Heavy rain and cloudbursts flood Sydney and surrounds with widespread damage. Warragamba Dam levels fall as gates close. roads, shops, and homes inundated. City traffic chaos, rail and port delays, and mass evacuations reported across the South Coast and greater metropolitan area.
The article quotes Prime Minister Menzies on a broad policy to transform rural industries from precarious livelihoods to prosperity and a strong, expanding manufacturing sector. It notes emphasis on protection for industry and a call for efficient agriculture to support millions of jobs and migration.
London reports two men with arms were removed from a Cairo-bound airliner at Heathrow when Indian Prime Minister Nehru was aboard. Egypt's Nasser Tito and Nehru held a three hour Cairo meeting. McEwen predicted dramatic growth for Australia with rising home ownership and industrial expansion by 1970 and 1980s prosperity.
A federal two-judgment case was discussed with Mr Frayer noting no comment on Court decisions. He proposed to ask the Attorney General to review papers in each case after reports and inquiries from the public about thefts. One man was jailed two years for breaking entering and stealing 750 pounds of photographic gear.
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