Mt Kelly park plan delayed in ACT region
The government delays a formal proclamation of Mt Kelly area as a national park or nature reserve, citing the need for machinery to guide public use. Minister Nixon notes the concept is favored but decisions depend on funding and competing reserves like Tidbinbilla and Molonglo. Senator Mulvihill deems watchfulness necessary to avoid long storage.
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Sisters die in fire in Mornington bungalow
Melbourne report says two young sisters Joanne Bowen nine and Leonie seven died when a small corrugated tan bungalow behind their mother's Mornington home burned early today. Their mother Mrs Bowen and other children Christine six and Sally three slept in the house nearby as rescuers fought to save the girls and halted the blaze from spreading.
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Aid plea from churches over Nigeria Biafra famine
Representatives of 11 Australian churches urged Prime Minister Gorton to pressure the government for diplomatic channels to deliver relief to four million Nigerians and Biafrans facing starvation. A Melbourne doctor faced trial over abortion conspiracy claims as talks continue on ceasefire and relief efforts amid global hunger.
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Devaluation payout to sugar industry outlined by minister
The Federal Government plans to pay about 6.8 million dollars to the Australian sugar industry for losses from British devaluation. Minister Anthony announced the payment will be via the Queensland Sugar Board with admin arrangements under review. Losses cover 1968 production under the British Commonwealth Sugar Agreement and part of 1967 exports. compensation includes erosion of preferences in Britain and New Zealand.
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Library computer network forecast raises library data hopes
A senior official Mr John Balnaves of the National Library forecasts an international computer network for libraries to record and exchange bibliographical data on machine readable tape. He says it would enable instant access to files and authors across languages and places, improving services for scholars. The plan expects cost around 3.12 million dollars and would support 1968 69 exports with 15 per cent trading advantage amid devaluation impact. Balnaves notes overseas mission findings from the United States Canada and other libraries.
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Melbourne Barrister Appointed Fifth Member of Tribunal
Melbourne barrister William Oliver Harris has been named the fifth member of the Courts-Martial Appeal Tribunal. Federal Attorney-General Ion Davis announces the appointment as part of forming a flexible bench for the part-time tribunal hearing appeals from service courts-martial.
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Canberra
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Three Parramatta Gaol inmates remanded for escape attempt
Sydney reporters note three prisoners from Parramatta Gaol appeared before a visiting magistrate charged with attempting to escape last Saturday. Warders fired more than twenty shots during the escape attempt. They were remanded until late next month.
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Public Transport Strike Continues in Brisbane
A meeting between Queensland Trades and Labour Council and Brisbane tram and bus union officials failed to end the seven day public transport strike. Long peak hour queues formed at major intersections as unions demand two man operation of buses replacing trams.
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