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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

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US Blitz Kills Civilians in Vietnamese Village Strike

A US military spokesman said two United States jet bombers killed 15 South Vietnamese civilians and wounded 182 others in Trang Thanh village. The strike near Saigon was described as mistaken, directed at Vietcong positions, with an investigation under way and no Vietcong found among the identified dead.

Trang Thanh Mei Kong Bimbe Etree Jeanal Gan Tho US Probassy Viewens Tan Art Force Xpokesman Brownpen Mic Argent

Shopkeepers condemn NCDC prize bungling at Dickson centre

Dickson shoppers blame the National Capital Development Authority for a bungled paving project that leaves footpaths unconnected and mud blocking shop fronts. Temporary slabs lie uneven while a commission reports the contractor making slow progress under difficult conditions.

Vesterday Dickson Es Terday

Late News Fragment From Switzerese Item

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and numbers. The legible parts reference a notice or update from Switzersee with a date and a person named Seth, but specifics are missing. The readable tokens suggest a brief public or official item awaiting clarification.

Lamb killing dog ordered to die in Canberra court

Mr Dobson ordered yesterday that a year old male Dalmatian dog which killed 97 lambs in an enclosed paddock off Mugga Way Rel Hill be destroyed under the Dogs Registration Ordinance Section 150. Charles Russell of Endeavour Street Rea Hill, owner of the lambs, reported the incident at the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions.

Dobson Muzya Way Rel Hill Canberra Fle Street Rea Hill Grey Andy Russell T. M. Jowntone Mugga Way

No TV as 30 million amid frantic hospital scene

A chaotic scene unfolds as 30 million people experience a TV blackout and rush through a ward with incubators, hospital activity surging amid confusion and urgent care.

RC school fees rise warned by two boards

Readable text indicates two school boards consider increasing term fees to cover deficits. Parents warned of potential rises this term, with probable ranges from two to four dollars per pupil as reviews near completion and final decisions expected by year end.

Ics Mont Favier Lovenae Russell

Aliens to be called up at 21 in Australia policy

Government announces that aliens will be deferred to age 21 for national service call up while registering at 20. Migrants may choose to stay or leave, with same exemptions and benefits as Australians. Three months service may lead to naturalisation sooner, amid expected public approval.

Australia Bury Canary CMF

Indonesia receives Colombo Plan aid from Australia

Australia offers Indonesia a gift of raw materials and spare parts to boost industry. External Affairs Minister Manmohan Singh met President Sukarno and top Indonesian officials during his Jakarta stay, with supplies including tyres, aviation parts, electrodes, and iron and steel products.

Singapore Aap-Reuter Australia Indonesia Boe In Sinpanate Sin’ Tndainn Djakarta Alinder yDurime Manlick Prevident Sukarno Suhnoto Malik

Fragmented World War II Era Trade and Trials Mentioned

An OCR muddle references Kaiser Wilhelm II, war crimes, and a push to indict him, alongside Indonesian emergency aid, US economic bills, and tensions involving Australia and Indonesia. It mentions Mr Hasluck, Indo resia relief needs, and calls for UN action, with scattered dates and names.

Atime Emng Auc Alin We ML Hughes Kaine Wilhelm I Germany Inc of x Thanecommry -Furiaic- Trian Forvileg Indo Maly Nesia Djakarta Hasluck Simuspore Indoresia Raes US Senate Indonesia Eg Hinsluck Neil Lin Grigory Rave Hasluck Ieaven

Australian and foreign residents debate migration duty and unity

A speaker in the ACT argues migrants and locals share responsibility in national life while noting wartime memories. Other voices from Greek and German communities stress careful integration and duties to homeland amid shifting refugee and migrant pressures.

Voutas O¢ Campbell W&t Amy Peceuat Harmonie Autscher Lll Amtralix

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