Women chained protest at Hotel Civic bar over drinking ban
A student protest at the Hotel Civic saw ANU women from about 15 students and 50 male supporters storm the saloon bar yesterday. Women chained themselves to a pillar and refused service amid a ban on female drinking. Police removed the women after chains were cut, ending the brief siege without arrests.
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Anzac Day Weather Skies Clear for Canberra Ceremonies
Forecasters expect mild, mostly sunny conditions across Canberra for Anzac Day with dawn services at the Australian War Memorial facing frost and fog in the early hours. Yesterday set April records with a 27 degree minimum and grass temperature 17, while today’s max may reach 65 before a similar pattern tomorrow.
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Arm Man Doing Well After Seaweed-Linked Incident
An Evered arm man in Melbourne reports recovery after a bizarre incident involving seaweed and a circular device. Doctors note the blood donation contributed to restoration as authorities investigate how the arm was manipulated and what role Prince Henry’s circle may have played.
CSL flu vaccine reimported at higher price
The Department of Health failed to meet influenza vaccine demand as Australia reimported vaccine from Britain. Doses sold to Canberra doctors at about 120 dollars each, far above locally produced vaccines at two cents. GPs blame CSL planning and public overreaction to Hong Kong flu fears, noting Britain’s winter peak and six week effectiveness. CSL promoted hard sell to doctors but could not meet demand. 150 000 doses were reimported, some stocked from Britain. The vaccine shipped back was labelled as Australian made in January with strains A2/NT 6068, SA 164, B Victoria 2655.
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Biggest US air attack of war over North Vietnam
Saigon dispatch reports the United States deployed its largest wartime B 52 force against North Vietnamese troops near the Cambodian border. Bombers dropped at least two million pounds of ordnance on War Zone C, 50 to 75 miles northwest of Saigon, with some blasts within 14 miles of the border as divisions 1st and 7th Army camped nearby.
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Supreme Court declines to ban word in Brisbane play
Queensland Supreme Court refused to grant an order barring use of an alleged obscene word in the Sydney play Norm and Ahmed.Justice Hart noted a ban would curb Australian theatre and left the final ruling on obscenity to another court. Actor Norman Staines faced a separate charge and was remanded. Brisbane City Council opened an inquiry into whether Twelfth Night Theatre is licensed for public entertainment.
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Bishops urge new law for conscientious objectors
The Roman Catholic bishops of Australia call on the Commonwealth to re examine laws on national service and create community service alternatives for conscientious objectors. In a 14 page message issued after a Mt Alverna Wahroonga conference they renew their plea for peace and ask the Federal Government to provide community service as an alternative to military service.
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Bishops Urge Peace and Patriotism Amid Draft Debates
The bishops call true patriotism a virtue and urge respect for consciences while defending the rights of all, insisting soldiers serve as agents of security and peace. They condemn violence and note nations may seek allied aid, urging nonpartisan defense of human dignity and rights. Page references hint at draft exemption discussions.
Koreans Fire Across DMZ in First Clash Since EC121 Downing
North Korean and South Korean troops exchanged fire across the DMZ in the first clash since the US EC121 loss. The UN command said the shelling lasted over an hour with no South Korean casualties, initiated by the North in the central sector near the 1½ mile truce zone.
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Oil firms face limits before importing tankers
Government signals conditions for oil companies to accept limits on oil freight rates prior to tanker imports. Also notes petrol price rise expected in ACT in line with NSW increases. US crime: Nixon vows all-out war on organised crime.
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Egypt pounds Israeli positions along Suez Canal
Egypt fought Israeli fortifications on a 20 mile front from Kantara to Port Said for seven hours as both sides traded artillery and tank fire. An Egyptian commando strike across the canal killed six soldiers with one captured while United Nations observers prepared talks as U Thant urged wider ceasefire monitoring.
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