Amphibious Car Idea Moves Toward Production
The amphibious vehicle named the hydrocar is tested for land and water use with fuel efficiencies of 30 mpg on land and 12 mpg on water. Charles Vinten, a 57 year old inventor, developed the craft with Miles Aircraft Engineers and Shoreham factories. Government support is sought to push development, with production expected if costs stay around £3000.
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Wildlife Division
CSIRO
Shoreham
Sussex
Vinten
Ilé
Charles Vinten
NATO
RAF
Immaculate 1951 London taxi found in Melbourne suburb
A restored 1951 London taxi, rusting in a Melbourne suburb, was spotted by Tony Odge of Mugga Way. The vehicle, adapted for land sea and snow travel, could assist flood rescues and is described as a dream machine with retractable wheels and a hull that folds inward for water propulsion, capable of 7.5 mph on water and 26 miles on land.
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Melbourne
Tony Odge
Mugga Way
Canberra reveals first public golf course at Narrabundah
Canberra plans for 1967 include the 18 hole Gloucester Golf Course on an 87 acre Narrabundah site bounded by Jerrabomberra Avenue Goyder Street and Hindmarsh road. Rainbow Chalets Pty Ltd to construct the course with a 30 yard development stage and a driving range with 40 tees. A separate news note describes a Canberra taxi restoration by Mr Hodge, after buying a wreck for 300 dollars in Melbourne and shipping it from the United States with an English doctor’s claim of provenance.
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Canberra
Gloucester
Narrabundah
Jerrabomberra Avenue
Goyder Street
Muggala
Arteral
Hindmarsh
Uise
Sydney
Rainbow
Ameni
Chalets Pty Ltd
Tes
Landis
Pany
Hodge
Australia
Melbourne
Australian Party seeks candidate for ACT federal seat
The Australian Party, founded in February, seeks a suitable candidate to contest the Australian Capital Territory seat in the upcoming federal election. The party aims to field a strong contender to represent ACT voters.
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The
Australian Party
Australian Capital Territory
ANU college affiliation policy outlined in Canberra
In Canberra the Federal Secretary said two people had been chosen to stand for the party in the ACT. Many public servants and university staff face job concerns preventing candidacy. The Australian National University seeks affiliation for three colleges with the federal government while considering constitutional matters before advising the university council on affiliation.
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R. Crawford
Canberra
Act
Iodine Phaca University
Threejever
John
Xxii College
Tion
Dominican Order
Bruce
Armila Coke
Yaar
Crawford
Tne
Pater
Burg
Rasatt
Hobart
Counthie
Church of Christ
Stry
Pinnaeetf Water Resources
University Council
Mr Overall Opens Six Week Overseas Tour
The National Capital Development Commissioner J W Overall departed Australia for a six week tour of major overseas capitals. He will meet National Capital Commissions in Washington and Ottawa and discuss development plans for new towns in England and America.
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National Capital Development
J. W. Overall
Australia
Mr Overall
Europe
North America
National Capital Commissions
Washington
Ottawa
England
America
Exemption Bid By William White For National Service
Sydney. William White, 21, of Gladesville, seeks total exemption from national service citing his nature and beliefs. Court recalls that magistrate and later a District Court judge erred in ruling he qualifies only for noncombatant service rather than full exemption.
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Sydney
William White
Gladesville
White
Essay competition offers $50,000 for youth works
Canberra Lions announce a global youth essay contest with total prizes of $50,000. First prize $25,000, eight regional $1,000 awards, and travel for eight winners. Essays capped at 5,000 words. Entries close December 10. Full details from Mr Colquhoun, Lions president.
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Canberra Lions
Chicago
Canberrale
City Lions
T. Colquander
Colquhoun
Lions
How You Can Wear With Real Comfort FASTEETH new
FASTEETH introduces comfortable wear guidance and product notes highlighting real comfort in daily use. The feature outlines practical tips and emphasizes lasting support for wearers seeking ease and confidence in footwear and apparel.
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David Jones
Floor
Lara
Tony Hodge
Red Hill
London
A. Dunshen
Tony
Anitra
Jason
Tammy
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NEW Kelvinator Owe
Beranos
Eric Ainderson
Uist
Wee
Ater
Dad
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Kingston
Civic
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