Fluoride cuts tooth decay in ACT report
Canberra water fluoridation since 1964 reduced children's tooth decay by 14 percent and overall dental defects by about 1 percent, with experts predicting further gains by late 1970s. The Department of Health cited National Health and Medical Research Council endorsing fluoridation as a safe, effective preventive measure and noted rising demand for dental care despite improvements in techniques and materials.
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Canberra
Treperal
Department of Hearth
National Health and Medical Research Council
Hich
Late News Roundup From Anchaet Chronicle
Fragmented OCR notes describe a late news brief about conscience topics and a sporting outcome. The readable names and places are unclear, but the item signals ongoing reporting on a local issue and a recent game result with uncertain specifics.
Man killed as pallets fall at Queanbeyan warehous e
An accident at Wridgways Caneithera Pty Ltd in Queanbeyan yesterday caused the death of James Walter Young of Bay Street Queanbeyan. Large sheets of pallet material fell injuring him as he worked. An emergency crew attempted to revive him but failed. Constable A. Musle is investigating and a post mortem is planned.
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Queanbeyan Ware
Wridgways (Canethera) Pty Ltd
Tohn James Walter Young
Bay Street
Queanbeyan
Young
Wee Dee
Anaiher
A. Muscle
Britain to remind China of duty to protect British subjects
London reports Britain's Foreign Office said it would remind the Chinese government of its responsibility to ensure the safety of all British subjects in China. In Peking Mr Shere Me was summoned to the Foreign Office to be told of this duty as tensions rose after Chinese authorities moved against pro-Peking newspapers in Hong Kong. The acting British envoy reviewed protests while Chinese officials limited access to the British legation.
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London
Britain
Peking
China
Foreign Office
Tondan
Shere Mig
Hen Ping
Reuter
Mc Great
Hong Kong
Mrrish
Grey
Brintas
Donald Hopson
Fores
Denator McMamiy
Vicr
Senate
Slivente
Coil
Ehwkening
Labor Chie
Iar
Mc ‘Manus Sail
Sharp Soviet protest over severed trade threats in Peking
Moscow condemned China for detaining a Russian freighter and parading its captain, as Tass and Cin reported a sharp protest demand ending the incident. The move warned Moscow could cut a trade pact if clashes continued. The protest followed Red Guards actions against Soviet ships in Chinese ports.
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Moscow
Nlunifay
AAPL
Savet Umm
Peking
CIN
Tag
United Press International
Rosypin
Red
Guweda
Svirsk
Machurian
Dairea
Hepatitis rises in Riverina amid school boycotts
In Riverina districts including Tumut Coolamon Leeton and Wagga hepatitis cases climb with Tumut recording 30 cases this year Narrandera 38 and overall district totals up. Education department logs show a boycott reducing attendance. Tumut and union schools report confirmed cases among pupils and staff as closures extend into term break.
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Wagga
Young
Tumut
Department of Education
Inate
Fanta School
Union School
Prioty
Theigh School
ACT school hygiene policy under review
The Department of the Interior is examining its policy on providing soap and towels in ACT government schools. Currently towels and soap dispensers are offered on request from schools whose Parents and Citizens Associations supply towels and soap. A recent P and C meeting urged a policy review.
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Department of the Interior
Council of
P and C
Explosion Outside City Car Showroom in Melbourne
A new car exploded shortly after its owner drove it from a Melbourne showroom. The owner escaped with minor injuries to hands, face, and neck as the vehicle rolled to a stop at the corner of King and Collins Streets.
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Melbourne
City
King and Colline Fireets
Government to quiz universities on NLF aid issue
Victorian Government to seek views from Melbourne and Monash authorities on student aid to the National Liberation Front Vietcong wing. Premier Sir Henry Bolte said cabinet ordered a report on student involvement and university reactions, with further action after port submissions.
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Melbourne
Monash University
University Sudente
National Tikslation Front
Vietcong
Henry Rolle
Minster
Fucathon
My Thompson
Iran
Yall
Henry
de T. Cairne Flab
NLF
Vietnam
Cairns
Red Cros
Monash University Tahar Club
Holt
Australia cannot control F-111 costs for RAAF order
Senior public servant Mr F Sutherland told the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in Canberra that Australia has no control over the costs of the 24 F111 bombers for the RAAF. He noted the price had risen from about 125 million to 237.7 million dollars and that final costs remain uncertain as US estimates cannot be checked.
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Ina Lever
Canberra Times
Anne E. Cowan
Red Hill
Canberra
RAAF
Sutherland
Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee
Beteen
Shimdon
Sad
Tenon
Australia holds memorandum with US on bomber delivery
A fragment from Page 2 reports that Australia signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States outlining broad terms for bomber contracts and delivery. The document is described as a technical agreement, with basic contract details kept confidential by the US government.
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Australis
Echnice
Sutherlands
Major blunder cited in F-111 program by senator
Senator John McClellan, a leading member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called the Navy F-111 a multi million dollar blunder. He said the program suffers serious performance defects across fighter categories, with cost overruns since 1962 and issues from Pentagon insistence on joint Air Force Navy design. He cited incapacity for dogfighting, lower altitude ceiling, excess weight, and acceleration shortfalls.
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Wasnivar Tian
John McClellan
Senate Appropriations Committee
McClellan
Pentagon
Senate
Queen Not Libelled by SM Rules in Melbourne Court
In City Court, Judge Duggan ruled that a magazine reference calling the Queen a nag and a bore did not amount to sedition libel. Three men charged with sedition libel were freed. The Crown claims a March Tom Thumb issue libelled Prince Charles and Prince Philip. The article was deemed in bad taste but not sedition. Names involved include Kevyn Howard, Bryan Jeffrey, Thomas Patrick Eggs, Bevin Baker, and others from Glen Iris and Hawthorn.
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Melbourne
J. M. Duggan
Prince Charles
Prince Philip
Duggan
Averee
Tom ‘Thumb
Kevyn Howard Alee
Bryan Jeffrey Her
Bickleigh Street
Glen Iris
Aouth
Thomas Patrick Eggs
Glen Street
Hawthorn
Bevin Baker
Ba Fontaine Eldikus
Aid tax deductible for Vietnam relief gifts
Sydney reports that Francis James, managing director of the Anglican newspaper, said gifts totaling over 13,000 to aid both North and South Vietnam civilians and the NLF are tax deductible. Contributions to the Australian Red Cross for aid to Vietnam are tax deductible, with funds routed through the International Red Cross for distribution.
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Sydney
Francis James
James
Anglican
NLF
Australian
Red Cross
International Red Cross
Vietnam
Food prices and racial strife in 1969 listings
Classified pages summarize food prices amid broader 1969 racial tensions. References to NATO coverage and continuing notices suggest routine market data interwoven with national events. Page previews indicate multiple briefs across pages 4 through 6.
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