Five on overdue flight in Western Australia
Five people aboard a twin engined aircraft are missing after leaving Kalgoorlie for Eucla on a round Australia air tour. The pilot is Les Nixon, leader of the musical group. A DCA investigator left Adelaide for Eucla and is due to arrive about 1 300 Canberra time. Two women are reported aboard. The group had performed a religious backed concert at Wesley Church hall in Kalgoorlie before the flight.
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Beatrice Davis
Mathers
Britain
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Franklin Award for Brilliant Novel Wins Big Prize
Sydney reports a Victorian writer has won the Miles Franklin Award for 1967 literature with a novel described as a technically brilliant union in Australian writing. The prize totals 51,000 pounds and highlights a landmark achievement for Australian letters.
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Arsenic Fallout From Brisbane Ammonia Plant Spill
Health authorities investigate arsenic fallout over Pinckenba suburb after a Brisbane River ammonia plant breakdown. Two tons of arsenical solution flushed into the river, contaminating plant surroundings. State member J Melloy calls for full inquiry amid contamination concerns.
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Holt Denies Pressuring ABC over CMF Funding Allegation
Prime Minister Holt said an accusation that he pressured the Australian Broadcasting Commission was false. He challenged Inside Canberra publisher Don Whitington and ABC’s This Day Tonight to provide evidence, defending CMF officials and soldiers from alleged political influence.
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Nsw
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Holiday home built on the wrong block
A holiday house at Tuross, built for a Canberra firm, had to be lifted and moved after discovery it was on the wrong block on Shell Street Tuross. The matter emerged when the managing director met Yass landowners offering to buy or swap blocks. An involved dispute touched CMF sergeants, a bush-fire incident, and local officials, with neighbours and residents weighing options.
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Canberra to operate after F-111 arrives
Canberra officials confirmed the Canberra would operate after the F-111 arrives. A British report noted changes from the RAF version with differences in fuselage landing gear and avionics. Debates covered modification costs for bombs and stockpile arrangements, with ministers stressing ongoing assessment of future requirements and safety concerns.
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Defence
Dalyell
Mason
Minons
F. Dalyell
Labour
iWest Lothian
RAAC
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Deadly cyclone hits East Pakistan. 50 dead, 100 injured
A cyclone ripped through Madaripur, East Pakistan, killing at least 50 and injuring about 100 as winds toppled telegraph lines and houses. Communications were severed and thousands were left homeless with the Padma River area heavily affected. reports vary on the death toll.
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East Pakistan
Madaripur
Untitled document fragment about US policy and world response
A fragmentary report mentions a high US official and a council discussing how the world should respond to an incident. The text is garbled but implies coordination with international partners and a call for appropriate caution and speedy action.
NCDC chief to advise NSW planning on parliament move
National Capital Development Commissioner Mr J W Overall said in Sydney today that he would recommend resiting the New South Wales Parliament House to the NSW Government. He will assess new government building needs and prioritise government over private proposals. He cited plans to remove King Street law courts and major Macquarie Street buildings and to redevelop The Rocks with a three month report deadline.
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J. W. Overall
National Capital Development Commissioner
Nsw
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Parliament House
Sydney Hospital
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Two Fair-Haired School Friends Named as Latest Victims
The latest victims are Ginette Wigmore a farm worker's daughter and Kathleen Williams whose father runs the villages burdage. Both are described as fair-haired school friends.
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Ginette Wigmore
Kathleen Williams
Loitering and the Law in the ACT Modern Day
A newspaper section explores loitering in the Australian Capital Territory, balancing serious legal issues with lighter commentary. It references court items, parliamentary notes, and various pages from TV arts to sport, indicating broader coverage and a cross-section of societal views.
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