Easter road toll climbs to thirty across regions
Reports from authorities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and other states recount Easter holidays fatalities. Police confirm eight deaths in Victoria and several in NSW and Queensland amid heavy traffic, with one incident involving a police officer and his fiancée near Brisbane. Canberra notes 912 accidents from Thursday midnight to Friday morning.
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Michael Didanck
Grove
Act
Wiray Valley Highway
Rutherglen
Nsw
Queensland
South Australia
Austen
Trarmanya
Inspector Grove
Adel-linday
Melbourne
Victorian
Vietoria
Arisbane
Kavi James Doolin
Brisbane
Roylen Margaret] Grabare
Nla
Gladitone
Canberra
Las
Driver Warned After Car Suspension Fault Causes Risk
Henderson, driving through Cooma, nearly faced deadly danger when a missing cutter pin in a Holden’s front suspension could fail at any time. Mechanic admitted the omission. police alerted, NRMA urged Mr Henderson to contact authorities to recover the vehicle before a potential crash.
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Cooma Area
Henderson
Holden
Canbarrs
Lingpin
Inter
Cooma
Canerra
Tobruk Rats Reunion Draws Exiles From Tobruk Era
In Canberra last night the Tobruk Rats met for the Tobruk Benghazi anniversary reunion attended by veterans and families from Australia New Zealand and New Guinea plus a Polish Carpathian Brigade representative. Major General Wootten greeted the crowd as former Ninth Division troops gathered to relive 1941 when their desert campaign left a mark on Tobruk tucker and memories. The event will continue today with a wreath laying ceremony and reunion dinner at Queanbeyan RSL Hall.
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Tobruk
Benghazi
Canberran
Pela
Australia
Nistor
Stim Spel
New Zealand
New Guinea
Genertin
Wootlen
Feafte
Sida
Nethime
Avene
Thalr
Queanbeyan
Missing in gale near Newcastle tale of eight drowned
Fragments report a gale near Newcastle with a married couple and eight people, including fishermen from Sydney, swept into the sea while racing through Port. They swam for two hours before help or rescue.
Talks on Rhodesia Aborigines poll delay discussion
Aborigines upset over poll delay as UN head spurns British request. Rescue ship aided a grounded liner Vik Princess after fire in engines off Windward Passage between Cuba and Haiti. Controversy grows over Aboriginal representation and federal council stance in Canberra ahead of a constitutional referendum. Passengers reported safe, conference focus on native rights and wariness over international approval.
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Miami
Florida
Shnipe
Norwoon
Crestguard
Ceelguart
Ani
Federal Council
Ue Federal Council
Canberra
Telopea Park High School
Almod
Leo Keita
New’ Zealand
Uni
U Twant
Britain
Caradon
Jordan
Lester
London
Wilson
Wexern
Cahi
Frank Corner
Keitanet
New Zealand
Jcounail J
Keit
Hich
Mei
LIN
Imate
Ize
Ness
Ionala I. Beira
Priday
AAP
Cormer
Id Alia
Petuseogtherin
Serpalconferen
Mao Af
Roncin
Tod Bolony
Domie
Froncien
Almeéida
France
Charly
Rom
Ain
Beira
Ato
Riots in Saigon as 1st Corps denounces Premier
1st Corps officers in Da Nang denounced Premier Ky and joined Buddhist anti government protests. The clash spiked as Ky dispatched planes over Hue and Da Nang. US forces reported casualties among demonstrators as Buddhists and military clashed amid a broader political confrontation.
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Saigon
1St Corps
da Nang
Hue
Child Corporation
Canberra
Shigonad
Ors
Deliber
Polit
da Naty
Tayreat
St Corps
Sar
Mott
Tat Corp
Ta Corps
Wrath of Ireland Post Sparks Political Clash
A fragmented clipping notes a "Wrath of Ireland" post tied to a secretary of the Soviet Communist Party. The brief item appears in an optical scan of a classifieds section across pages 14 to 19, with gardening and church service notices nearby.
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Soviet Communist Party
Wervic
Chilly Winds Ease Across Canberra Holiday Rush
Turbulent Easter holiday week ends as Canberra sees a drop to 47 degrees then a mid day rebound while tourists flood private homes. Snow falls on higher Snowy Mountains roads with up to three inches. NSW coast endures gale to south westerlies. Melbourne records severe thunderstorms with hail up to an inch deep.
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Canberra
Melbourne
25 Years Ago in Canberra 1941 Highlights
A Canberra Times snapshot from April 12 1941 recalls Bungendore residents raising 6000 for charity, Royal Society of Australial activity, and departmental appointments. It notes pumping plant upgrades, new council endowments, and infrastructure projects around Canberra, plus transport growth with 1 368 142 passengers for the year and wages debates. The Royal Canberra Golf Club Easter event and Northbourne cricket results are listed among civic notes.
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Canberra Times
Bungendore
Royal Society
R. A. McMillan
Rimmer
Fi Hy Rowe
Acta Servicey
Silomnister Hire
Adyiory Council
Sitinge
Jerse
Sermo
Red Mill
Black Mountain
Metaher Bute
Aire
Nai
Canberra
Royal Canter Golf Club
Northbourne
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Rats’ Reunion
Saul Tail
Transling
Risery
North Africa
Jon
NSW Rate of
Rommel
Rhodesia
Feppat
Jfipatehl
Cove Nome Elise
Eeroun
Nguyen Hin Co
Ion Will
Nvertun
Tin
IWL Air Cavalry
Ision
Demonsiavaes
Pameimdy
Canada
Perine
Wnoatv
Frontlen
Federal Council For the
Trom
Ukenna Neokcolo
Rigaris
Epost
Malbourie University
Pastor Nicholls
Victoria
Ths Council
Caike Vwajeh
Nigeian
Wrath of
Ireland
Fattick O'Farrell
Dublin
Caneberra
Sydney
Sublime Point
L. J. Hooker Limited and Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd
Will Feat
Poe
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