Freeing of British Trade Commissioner after 60 days in captivity
James Crom, 49, bound by Quebec Liberation Front, was released in Montreal after 60 days as a hostage. He was taken to Jewish General Hospital in excellent condition though he had lost weight. Cuban and Canadian authorities coordinated the rescue with police and troops surrounding the Lawr-ence River site and Havana-bound suspects. He praised Canada’s effort and said he never gave up hope.
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James Crom
Ricardo Escartin
St Lawrence River
Quebec Liberation Front
Havana
Cross
Jewish General Hospital
Inter
Crows
Cros
Lawresire
Hue Des Revollecia
Mr Cross
Marc Carbonneau
Jacques Lanciot
Plu
Paul Ben
Quebec Provinial Police
Quebec
Mintar
Labour
Laporte
Ind
Jas
Ithe
Inter For Justice
Chevette
Crosm
Choquette
Jacques Comote-Tradel
Pierre Seguin
Ottawa
Turner
Kidnat
Portugal plans sweeping constitutional changes propose self rule
Lisbon reports Prime Minister Caetano asked Parliament to enact broad constitutional reforms including self-government for Africa’s colonies and expanded individual rights under a modern democracy. The plan, seen as a major shift from the long dictatorship, includes press law changes, religious freedom, and parental rights on religious instruction while ending religious discrimination.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Caetano
United Press International
Late News in Unity Nations Semis at Culew Park
Ambiguous OCR reads as a brief note of semi final pairings involving individuals and teams with references to Unity Nations and Culew Park. Names and places are unclear but suggest scheduled semifinals at a local venue and involvement of officials or organizers.
Cyclone Eva Brings Strong Winds to WA Coast
Cyclone Eva hovered 30 miles off the coast near Broome and Roe Buck Plains Station, buffeting with gusts to 60 knots. Trees uprooted, tools lost, power cut as lines toppled. civil defence and local authorities report imminent coastal crossing threats and heightened alert.
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Perth
Broome
Roebuck Plains
Ome Wa
Bomph
Civil Defence
Sunhori
ANU Examinations Results Expected Saturday
The Australian National University says examination results will be published on Saturday December 12. A Canberra Times copy containing the results will be posted to a Canberra City address as part of the official notice.
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Australian National University
Canberra Times
Canberra
Canberra City
Canberra Heat Wave Forecast Sparks Bright Skies
Weather forecast from the meteorology office says Canberra will see warm nights and clear skies this week with a high near 78 degrees. Rain is expected later, but the forecast emphasizes dry conditions tonight.
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Barea of Meteorology
Municipal Accounts Reflect 2.3 Million Canberra Deficit
Canberra's municipal accounts show a 2.355 million deficit for the last financial year as Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon announces a higher general rate and major water charge increases. Deficit includes losses of 1.218 million on municipal services 817 thousand on water supply and 322 thousand on sewerage with sewerage charges unchanged.
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Canberra
Interior
Nixon
Canberra rate plans spar over rent and water charges
The report outlines starting points for new rates in Canberra with revenue targets matching prior land rent. It notes higher municipal charges to reflect a greater standard of services, including proposed water rate increases and allowances, while criticizing lack of Auditor‑General review. It argues Commonwealth support and modern standards justify higher costs than Sydney.
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Nixon
Canberra
Sydney
Commonwealth
Canberra municipal accounts reveal larger deficits than expected
Accounts published yesterday show total municipal services, water supply and sewerage deficit of 133,355,153, about 18 percent above forecast. General rates income, based on proposed land charging reforms, would have funded a larger shortfall, suggesting rates per head may rise sharply in 1971. Canberra’s position is compared with Sydney area municipalities and nearby Queanbeyan, noting higher child proportions may push Canberra’s rate per head toward the upper end of regional figures.
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Canberra
Arron
Canberra Times
Steek
Sydney
Queanbeyan
Auction land reserve prices set for restricted and group sales
The Department of the Interior announced reserve prices for lands to be sold at upcoming restricted, group, and unrestricted auctions starting January. Reserves range from $1,320 to $6,340 with blocks in Section 34, Weetangera among the top priced. Bids begin at $330 to $550 per quarter of the reserve, with payout terms over 31 years if bidding stays below the reserve. Further details continue on page 10.
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Department of the Interior
ACT
Cornct
1. Engledow
Cook and
Torrens
Lanham
Weetangera
No Need for Referendum on Poker Machines
The tummudtee campaigns for ACT poker machines oppose a referendum on the issue and say it is unnecessary. News items note NATO ministers' two day meeting and other items across pages, including politics, strikes, and local developments.
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NATO
Etera
Europe
Fragmented Real Estate Listing Highlights Four Bedrovans
A garbled OCR style notice markets a home with four bedrooms and attached bathroom features. It mentions heating, spaces, and rents but the text is unreadable and partially nonsensical, with several unclear proper nouns and misplaced words.
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Sack Malone
Rome
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WA Coast
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ANU Examinations
Nsw
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Yestentoy
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Economics
Pakistan
Salse
Hugh Elliot Veritas
Tex
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Ponekdom Ltd
Whodarra
Fane
Manoka Oval
Noiren
Pickering
Hughes
Howe
Rae
Curtin
Kaetyig Investment
Garran
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