Vietcong mortar attack wounds 15 at base
Vietcong launched their first mortar strike on the task force since May. An Australian and American artillery response followed as 15 soldiers, including Cpl Barrie Higgins and Lt Geoffrey Ingram, sustained shrapnel injuries or minor wounds. Several others were evacuated or remained on duty. The attack began at 2.40 am.
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Army
Canberra
Barrie Joseph Higgins
Swanbourne
Douglas Winsor Paine
Holsworthy
Nsw
Geoffrey Edward Chipman
Lient
Geoffrey Stewart
Darke Peak
Peter Merrill Ingram
Redcliffe
Barry William Sani
Hammondille
Kenneth John Boag
Karrinvup
Robertsville Davies
Ralpa
Karl Heinz, Doehtmann
Lansvale
Stanley Edgar Plater
South Gratton
Alan James Bickley
South Fremantle
Ronald Graeme Mc Mollen
Tasino
Ivan Henry Small
Camden
US fighter-bomber crash near Da Nang kills civilians
A US F E Crusader crashed on takeoff from Da Nang Airport, killing at least 24 Vietnamese civilians and injuring many others as it exploded near a village. The pilot ejected and was uninjured. Investigations and a military directive to minimize civilian casualties followed the incident.
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DA Nang
Apekesmman
Ploded
Viper Ferme
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Under cover above police emergency squad firing drill
Detective Constable Kent shown in armor with shield firing a .38 revolver during exercises of the newly formed A Police Emergency Squad yesterday. Commissioner Wilson and detectives Martin and Max Robinson inspect a tear gas grenade thrower.
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Kent
A Police
ACT Police
Mr Wilson
D. S. Martin
Max Robinson
NSW and Victoria press budget talks amid drought strain
NSW Premier Askin and Victoria's Bolte warn of a serious financial position as budgets loom, seeking more Commonwealth funds after a modest $8 million grant. Both states expect tax rises to cover deficits, with Victoria facing probate stamp duty and motor license hikes while NSW eyes further Commonwealth relief.
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Nsw
Victorian
Ayister
Holt
Help
Askin
Henry Bole
NWSW
Henry
Askin Aniday
Teri
Nsw Ad Vicia
Ial Tees
McMahon
Commonwealth
Victoria
Henry Bolte
Prices Fall as Lease Sales End in ACT Auction Prices
Report notes bid activity at June sale in Pearce and Port Moresby areas with unrestricted blocks selling near $550 to $3, and individual buyers including women receiving premiums around $1,350. Comments from Mr Clark and Mr Barnes discuss misleading reports and market conditions.
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Particupare
Canberra
Marcus Clark
4Nd
Wations
Covid Waltons
Waltons
Nsw
Walton
Pany
Matos Ares
Oldone
ACT
Marcus
Clarke
J. H. Walton
Wet
Althe
Clark
De‘bentures
Em Waltons
Australia
Mile
Lyons
Jease
Berra
Pearce
Ion
Mareen Tal
Clei
Te Hsb
Fie Ag
Lucock
Papua
New Guinea
Wenn Uenwn
Barnes
Rigmeara
Lyons Andiers
Moresby
Airport terminal replacement planned at Canberra Airport
Canberra Minister Swartz announced a new terminal to be built next year at Canberra Airport. The project, costing over 400 thousand pounds, aims for a late 1960s completion with final design settled and details to follow after National Capital Development Commission review. The building will be adjacent to the existing terminal and discussions continue between department officers and NCDC.
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Canberra
Civil Aviation
Swartz
Sau
National Capital Development Commission
NCDC
$6 Million Writ Filed Against NSW Premier Askin
In Sydney on Wednesday a writ for 6 million dollars was issued against NSW premier and treasurer Robin William Askin in the Supreme Court. The writ, filed for Perini Corporation, a construction firm, cites no disclosed cause of action.
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Sydney
Nsw
Robin William Askin
Supreme Court
Perini Corporation
Indonesians Boo Sukarno
Indonesians boo Sukarno amid chaotic crowds as coverage notes tension within the government. The report mentions Lin Piao reportedly rising to a high position under Mao.
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Lin Piao
Em Mao
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