Bird study voyage to lonely Antarctic isle by Rankin
Liswtanasti Colonel Rankin of Calgary plans a scientific voyage to South Georgia aboard the 20,000 ton Southern Venturer. He travels with two young men Campbell Gray and Robert Sn ater to photograph birds and study their life on the isle near Mull. The party aims to avoid disturbance to birds and may not return until May. Rankin previously served as official photographer to the Oxford University Arctic Expedition.
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Liswtanasti
Miall Rankin
Calgary
Tale of Mull
Argyll
Southern Venturer
Campbell Gray
Robert Snater
Rankin
South Georgia
Uirda
Pugt Georgia
Fas
Jonely Tate
Langa
Scotland
Isle of
Mull
Oxford University
Sir Hubert Stewart Rankin
Aid to Britain appeal closed in Canberra funds sent to Lord Mayor
The A C branch of the Nations Council of Women decided to close the Aid to Britain appeal in Canberra and forward the final cheque to the Lord Mayor of Blythe. The appeal began in November and raised 1208 pounds 3 shillings 4 pence with no expenses claimed. Final donations include amounts acknowledged earlier and several local contributions, noting hospitality centre involvement and various individuals and addresses.
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A.C
the Nations! Council of Women
Aid To
Britain
Canberra
Fins
Bytley
App
Gabberra
Berra
Wright
Restrictions On Fire Use In ACT Extend Through February
Fire restrictions in the ACT will apply from November 1 to February 28 with possible extensions at the Bush Fire Council's discretion. Early imposition of a ban under the Careless Use of Fire Ordinance was waived after rain, but officials warn that drier conditions could push restrictions into next year. Burning inflammable materials outside city areas requires Chief Fire Control Officer permission. lighting a fire near plantations or unleased Commonwealth land is prohibited unless in specially constructed enclosures.
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Bush Fire Council
Rman
Xappler
Commonwealth
Diver Explores Wookey Holes in Mendip Hills
A diver recounts deep exploration of Wookey Holes in the Mendip Hills. He describes lowering river levels to permit access, the perilous ascent through four subterranean chambers, and a lone return from the seventh chamber with his companion guiding via radio from London.
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Mendip Hills
Steag
Inley Lake
Kae
Balcombe
Gip.o
London
British Council Scholarships Offered for Canberra Students
The British Council announces scholarships lasting the Ringliah academic year for research or study. Awards cover up to £490, plus travel grants, based on applicant need. Recipients must not bring family and must return home after the award. Applications close November 30 at the Canberra University College Registrar.
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Taf
Institute of Anal
Mir. E. Slaterim
Sheffield’ University
Regietrar
Canberra University College
Owen
Canberra
Ware
Country cricket in NSW aims to boost regional play and youth
The New South Wales Country Cricket Association renews efforts to promote country cricket with a country week carnival, a Sydney exhibition match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and a January youth tour. Plans include 45 players under 17 traveling to Sydney for a week of coaching, lectures, and demonstrations, plus a combined match against a City team.
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Anera
Canberra
ANA
Brisbane
Melebourne
Sydney
Tasmania
NRW
Berra
Asor
Pen
Althoug
FCL
Sydney Cricket Ground
Dove
Banter
Comi- Thirtee
Queensland to ban French swimsuit on Lana Turner
Monday report from Bribbani notes Coolangails mayor L. Peale will not tolerate cross cultural attire as Lana Turner plans a Queensland visiting tour. An executive, Charles Joldamit, said Turner will wear Australian and Hollywood beachwear while on South Coast beaches amid a French swimsuit ban dispute.
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Bribbani
Coolangails
Aldermaan
Lana Turner
Goulburn skin sale attracts keen bidding and firm prices
At the monthly Goulburn sale of farmers and dealers a large turnout from shippers and fallmongers attended. Prices moved firm and dearer than the previous Sydney auction with cargoes quoted from full merine to 194d and other lots in the 14d to 18d range.
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Goulburn
Fallmongera
Ferrier Ties For Third At Knoxville Invitation Golf
Jim Ferrier finished tied for third place at the Knoxville Invitation tournament in Knoxville. Harrison of Knoxville led after four rounds with a score of 298, while G Herman Kener won with 201 strokes. Herbert was runner up with 202.
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Knoxville
Jim Ferrer
Harrison
G. Herman Kener
Ggy Stuck Herbert
Many Mockery of Marriage Claims by Bishop at Brisbane
The Anglican Bishop of Rockhampton deplores the use of marriage as a social badge. He notes many people treat wedlock as a method of conferring respectability for casual relations and criticizes the trend observed in society today.
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Brisbane
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Digg nd mabrabed ip corinne Zona are ar fe Sa bie.
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Mabrabed
Fourth Prize in State Lottery Drawn at Goulburn
Sydney dispatches report the fourth prize in the state lottery drawn in Goulburn. The fragment notes names and addresses, including Mrs. Weiltaans of Woollahra and a line about number 1406, but the passage is incomplete and lacks full context of the draw details.
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Goulburn
Sydney
Fire damages Mr Maloney's machinery at Yass site
Police questioned several youths after a Sunday night fire destroyed a trew aled and valuable machinery owned by Mr Maloney at Yass. They admitted smoking in the building, and investigators believe the blaze started when matches or batteries were tossed onto the floor and not extinguished.
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Canberra
Maloney
Yass
Ti Ia
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