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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
1
Commonwealth entry officers from Canberra test miniature fire bombs dropped from a low altitude aircraft as a droughtfire control measure. They aim to suppress wildfires and protect nearby areas.
A.C.T. forest burning trials use aerial incendiary capsules to airdrop near Brindabella Ranges and Bembok NSW forest areas. The method, developed with CSIRO input, aims to cut costs and time versus ground setting, with safety and control devices built into the priming system and aircraft.
A Canberra man died and another was injured when a utility tracked vehicle collided on Monara Highway about two miles south of Cove. Noel R. Murphy of Goyder Street Narrabure was found at the scene and died after arrival at Cowes District Hospital. The driver Mr Pat J. Brandson of Brigalow Court Correa Street Connors was injured with abrasions and admitted for observation.
An unclear late news item from London describes scattered events and names but is largely unreadable. The text references individuals and organizations with distorted wording, leaving core facts and outcomes indeterminate.
A chaotic Labor caucus underlines a volatile leadership battle as Whitlam appears poised to win the party leadership. A federal executive meeting defeated him, while left wing faction pressure and rumours of resignations swirl amid calls for a swift ballot.
Heavy rain fell in Canberra late last night and early today with forecasted much more rain in the next 36 hours. Temperature peaked around 65.9 degrees yesterday with max near today’s high in the mid thirties, while other regions report beneficial soaking rains improving drought in Victoria and northern Queensland.
Melbourne may see Australia’s first heart transplant soon as doctors at Royal Melbourne and allied hospitals consider the risky procedure. NSW officials deny an overseas program while local authorities study feasibility and safety, with limited statements from hospital leaders.
Paris doctors led by Professor Gerard Culrane and Professor Christian Cahroh announced the first heart transplant in Furape during a late Saturday operation. The patient Clovis Rohan, aged 40, remained stable with regained pulse and improving blood pressure as the team reported favorable conditions.
Kuala Lumpur reports a five power Commonwealth conference to be held on June 10 to draft regional defense arrangements in response to Britain’s planned withdrawal. Malaysian officials announced the move amid regional security concerns.
The Joint Committee on the ACL heard submissions on establishing a municipal open market for fruit and rural produce in Fyshwick and beyond. Officials cited a 200,000 figure and discussed whether the present open market should remain and how a new market outlet might operate in Canberra and NSW areas. The inquiry, led by deputy chairman and ACT MP LR Brier, sought ministerial guidance on the market project.
The report details debate over a 40,000 dollar auctioned site planned for wholesale storage distribution and markets. Senior figures including Lansdown and Tasheowns discuss extending hawker retail plans, balancing open ware, and timing for a wholesale and retail market in Canberra.
In Saigon a South Viet Nam National Assembly group pressed for no change in government amid corruption allegations. Deputies urged debate as the cabinet faced questions while a vote on the new rule and governance loomed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Japanese car men silent and alleged dumping. It references a department office, Australia, and a militant stance. Content is unclear and lacks verifiable details beyond these fragments.
Two US senators urged removing certain aircraft from Vietnam combat duty amid unclear circumstances. They questioned the timing and necessity, suggesting safer use or reassessment of defense plans in the Australian context and referencing defence minister statements.
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