Death car plunge re enacted in Melbourne
A staged re enactment of the Crawford family car plunge into Loch Ard Gorge suggests no driver remained in the car at impact. Police used dummy bodies to simulate the victims Therese Crawford aged 35 and her children Katherine 13 James and Karen found in the 1956 Dream Holden near Port Campbell Western Victoria. Elmer Crawford 41 from Glenroy is unaccounted for. Police plan to study film of the re enactment next week.
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Melbourne
Crawford
Loch Ard
Port Campbell
Victoria
Therese Crawford
Katherine
James
Karen
Elmer Crawford
Glenroy
Interior drops Curtin sports scheme surging over North Curtin grounds
The Department of the Interior abandoned plans to build an athletics centre on part of North Curtin reserve after public meeting concerns and Canberra Athletics Association discussions. Officials cited lack of suitable space and the need for a well fenced area to protect equipment and spectators. Athletes may need to remain at Ainslie ground for two years, sharing with football and other sports.
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Department of the Interior
Curtin Spartagroun
D Spuhoumin
Phillip Diane
Canberra Athletica Association
Sven
Ep Alo
Narratundah South Oval
Ainslie
Keny
North Curia
Fooiball
Fiche
ACOA ban to stay at Canberra meeting
At a mass ACT branch meeting of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association the overtime ban and work to regulations order were upheld despite opposition. Rank and file members attempted to move to end both measures but were out-manoeuvred. Some members expressed intent to resign as unrest grew among about 1,200 attendees.
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Federal
ACT
Administrative and Clerical Officers Association
Rank and File
ACOA
Canberra
Prcent
J. J. O'Brien
W. Hughes
Nsw
D. Thonson
N. Cummipbel
Protest Meeting Ends In Uproar Over Overtime Ban
A public service lunch hour protest meeting in NSW saw heated exchanges as supporters and opponents clashed. The ACT branch debated federal overtime policy and a shift work ban, with motions to follow federal directions or escalate action. The vote favored the motion against further industrial action, while a call for a special ACT branch meeting on August 4 to reassess continued action was approved.
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ACT
W. Hughes
Bob Mason
J. ‘O'Brien
O'Brien
Klrced
Fey $M
Campbell
Linehan
Federal
Threshen
Mason
Panson
Orm
Domestic air fares go up across routes and classes
The report notes fare increases on domestic routes with Canberra to Sydney listed among affected sectors. First class rises by 70 cents and economy by 60 cents as carriers adjust pricing. The change is part of broader fare adjustments discussed in Page 3 summaries.
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Canberra
Sydney
Hms
Book publishing shift and Plymouth Mayflower70 notes
Fitzgerald features survey trends in publishing as Maurice Dunlevy notes a two to one shift from literary books earlier to now. Plymouth WV marks Mayflower70 with promotion, not history, as Arturo Gonzalez Jr notes the Pilgrims began in Leiden before Plymouth.
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Maurice Dunlevy
England
Plymouth
Arturo F. Gonzalez
Leiden
Holland
Tribute to patriarch of arts leaving an era
Obituary notes the death of a respected patriarch at 95, reflecting on his contributions to arts and media. The piece catalogues tributes from courts, churches, and industry figures, marking a long life shaped by broadcasting and cultural leadership.
Unclear excerpt hints at press and identity context
Fragmentary text mentions a press, locations, and names in a jumbled line. The readable bits suggest a note about reporting or naming individuals but lack concrete events or dates. No clear subject or outcome emerges from the readable text.
Prelate elected to fill vacancy in Melbourne church
The Bishop Coadjutor of Melbourne, Dr Felix Arnott, was elected tonight to fill the archbishopric vacancy caused by the death of Chaunt Frank Coaldrake. Arnott, who arrived in Australia from England in 1959, comes with four children.
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Brisbane
Melbourne
Felix Arot
Arch Hielo Wn Brishanie
State funeral for MP Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes
A state funeral will be held in Melbourne on Monday for Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes who died yesterday from a heart attack at age 75. The service will be at St John Anglican Church Burke Road Camberwell Tam and will be conducted by Canon Russell Clark, the Vicar of St John's.
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Melbourne
Wilfrid Kent Hughes
St John Anglican
Burke Road
Cam Perwell
Tam
St John's
Canon Russel Clark
Pape
Carrington outlines equal British forces in South east Asia
Lord Carrington spoke at a National Press Club luncheon proposing Britain join Australia and New Zealand as an equal partner in defending South east Asia. He outlined a force mix including Royal Navy ships, a ground element, and air support, with permanent basing in the Singapore Malaysia area and continued Gurkha units. He rejected claims the plan is a public relations stunt and emphasized a modest but enduring political commitment.
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Britain
Southeast Asia
British Defence Secreary
Lord Carrington
X National Press Club
Australia
New Zealand
Southcat Asan
Lord Carringtn
Me Gorton
South-east Asia
Lord
Thhe
Singapore
Malaysia i
Hong Kong
Ner
Wre
Labour
Tam
Wways
Israel Accepts Latest US Peace Plan
Israel announced after a two hour cabinet meeting it would subscribe to the latest American peace initiative. The government said it would appoint a representative for peace negotiations under United Nations envoy Gunnar Jarring, after considering President Nixon’s appeal and maintaining its basic policy guidelines.
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Tel Aviv
Faoay
Aap-Reuter
Israel
Middle East
Nixon
United Nations
Gunnar Jarring
Quality Homes and Values in Fisher Higgins Garran
Quality homes advertised with prices and features across suburbs. Fisher offers a three bedroom brick veneer on elevated block with north facing view and modern kitchen. Higgins promotes a four bedroom home with double garage near schools and shops. Garran area listings indicate further options for inspection and completion.
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Fisher
Chifley
Purchvet Higgins
Iquies
Garran
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