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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

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Failing Ike Battles Heart Crisis at Walter Reed

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains critically ill at Walter Reed Army Hospital after a major heart attack. Doctors fight to stabilize his condition as life-support equipment aids his struggling heart while wife Mamie and grandson David stay nearby.

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Mt Ngauruhoe eruption belches ash over Tongariro park

Reports describe a second eruption of Mt Ngauruhoe in Tongariro National Park near Wellington. Smoke and ash rose for about 39 minutes, affecting the area as observers tracked the event.

Wellington Man Ngauc- Hhoe Wester Atated Tongariro National Park

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Unclear readable text references local post and voters, with garbled names and places. The fragment hints at an election or public matter but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to confirm a clear lead action or outcome.

University cash threatened by student riots

Sydney Monday the Vice-Chancellor of Queensland University Sir Fred Schonell warned protests by students could hinder increased financial support from Australian governments. He said direct action and violence alienated the community and could reduce private donations, noting academic freedom does not justify violence. He urged greater cooperation between student bodies and universities as society's demands shift.

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Australia could do more says Gair in Vietnam remarks

Brisbane reports quote Senator Gair arguing Australia has greater right to be in South Vietnam than the United States. He urges Australia to show self reliance in defence and development, criticizing American caution about a land war in Asia. He calls for increased effort and investment.

Brisbane Australia South Vietnam DLP Sewior Gair

Lobby rental details sought for Parliament Lobby restaurant lease

Councillors pressed the Interior Department for the rent paid for the Lobby Restaurant near Parliament House. Reps indicated applications were received and the highest bid accepted, with calls to publish the figure. Critics urged transparency citing public money and the original purpose of the venue for catering.

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Councillors Back Capital Hill as Parliament Site

ACT Advisory Council members vote unanimously for Capital Hill as the site for Australia’s future Parliament House. They urge the Interior Minister to present the view to Parliament as debates over Lake Burley Griffin plans continue. The council cites a risk of a “concrete jungle” if Parliament is placed among Library, Parliament and High Court offices.

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Small thinking criticizes Canberra planner vision

A speaker labeled the Canberra design by Walter Burley Griffin as small thinking and questioned the planners decisions in Parliament. The speech referenced original intentions for Parliament on Capital Hill and criticized avenues named after state capitals as racially charged while calling for a rethink of the White Left’s road layout and riverbound development.

NCDC officials pressed on lake site debate over Parliament plan

An ACT Advisory Councillor accused National Capital Development Commission staff of drafting arguments over the weekend to back a lake site for Parliament. The exchange touched on ministerial decisions, architecture, and potential referendums as alternatives to Capital Hill.

ACT National Capital Development Commission A Bilagerald NCC Couner Tansdowene Pitzeralt Lansdown

Book criticises hospitals and health reform trends in Australia

Melbourne notes quote Dr James Lawson urging Australia to study Sweden Norway and Denmark for hospital improvement. He cites Sweden as top in health outcomes, discusses compulsory insurance, means testing abolition, universal access, accredited private hospitals and regional planning, with Aboriginal mortality highlighted as a concern.

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Postmen win shorter hours in Australia talks

In Melbourne, postmen won earlier finish times after talks between Postmaster General department representatives and the Amalgamated Postal Workers Union. The agreement cuts midday breaks, allows finishing around 2 pm instead of 5 pm, extends earlier Saturday finishes, with 90 retrenchments and no transfers against workers' wishes. Penalty and overtime rates remain under the new system.

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Enemy lose 300 in city in South Vietnam battle

TAY NINH South Viet Nam Monday AAP reports American and South Vietnamese forces suffered casualties with more than a hundred buildings burned in urban fighting.

Tay Ninh South Vietnam

Wage fight looms as arbitration begins in Melbourne

A wage case hearings in Melbourne may reshape pay for white collar workers. The dispute, mentioned in Canberra, could affect about four million Australians. Colin Bland returns to seek entry after an entry ban. A Japanese expert group will visit Australia this month as coal sector details emerge.

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