Israeli Egyptian dog-fight over Red Sea claims MiG downed
Israeli and Egyptian jet fighters clashed over the Red Sea region with Israel asserting one Egyptian MiG 17 was shot down and another potentially hit. An Egyptian MiG-17 was reported shot down near Sharm El Sheikh as Jordan reported aerial incursions by Israeli aircraft into Jordanian air space.
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Truce in Turkey envoy residence dispute in NSW
An uneasy truce over the Turkish ambassadorial residence in Magus Way Red Fill NSW centers on Mrs Sheila Newland owner of the main reception room still in possession while Turkish embassy staff remain elsewhere in the house. A constable observed from the main entrance as negotiations aim to settle occupancy until January 31 with the ambassador to Australia arriving soon in Canberra.
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Sheila Newland
Gasford
Nsw
Turkey
Australia
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Newland
Keruiay
Canberra Times
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Constable Rescues Baby From 110-Degree Car Heat
A five month old boy was rescued from a sunlit car in Petrie Street by Constable H Lloyd. He used a borrowed wire coat hanger to help free the infant from a bassinet inside the hot vehicle as bystanders aided. The baby breathed hard but was saved, and a doctor was advised due to the danger of extreme temperatures for small children left in cars.
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Petrie Street
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Constabile
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ACT Police
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Bread price hike hits Canberra loaves and costs
The Canberra Bread Manufacturers announce a rise in bread prices for all sliced loaves and rolls amid higher material, wage, and transport costs. The move targets the cost of sourdough and whole loaves, with officials citing industry pressures and limited ability to absorb the increase. Canberra Consumers and the Trade Practices Commissioner pursue review of whether pricing serves the public interest.
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Consens
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Pakers
Guerrilla Battle Report in Thailand Escalates
Reuters reports heavy fighting between government forces and communist guerrillas about 300 miles north of Bangkok. Thai fighter bombers and allied planes deployed for the first time in years as tribesmen suffered casualties and many were wounded with no word on government losses.
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Tn Tion
Willy
Soviet arms budget hits record 17.7 billion roubles for 1969
Moscow reports the 1969 state budget includes a record arms allocation of 17.7 billion roubles, the largest ever though a smaller share of the total than last year. Analysts note the surge comes amid East West tensions after the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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Soviet Union
EascWest
Czechoslovakia
NRMA Fees Up 80c A Year In Sydney
NRMA plans raise annual subscription by 80c with changes to the memorandum of articles. General secretary W A Mason announced after a meeting to discuss amendments lifting the annual limit and removing New South Wales from the association’s site. The $4.20 rate was set at formation, with last year’s £31,000 annual deficit forecast at £180,000 for this year.
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Sydney
Nina
East Rc
W. ‘A. Mason
Mason
New South Wales
Anne
Top price for Pearce lease sets new record at auction
In Pearce Woden Valley, a residential lease on Snake 1m in Pearce sold yesterday for a top premium of 9 250 with total premiums across 57 leases reaching 196 300 on the final day of the five day series. Overall premiums for 482 leases totalled 1 105 090, averaging 5 244 per lease. The auction highlighted lower slopes of Mount Taylor and drew buyers from Mawson and Farrer, with premiums ranging from 2 400 to 53 700 for various blocks fronting streets including Walter Street.
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Australian banks plan huge merger
Australian and New Zealand Bank and the English Scottish and Australian Bank plan a major merger to form a holding company in London. The combined assets total about 3 145 million with deposits of 1 900 million. The move aims to consolidate operations in Australia and create a single company to be formed as soon as practicable.
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New Zealand
Targesh Banking Group
Austral
London
Me C. H. Ren
Banks to Merge In Australia and New Zealand
The ANZ and ES and A plan a merger creating a holding company with about 16 500 staff across Australia, London and New Zealand. Initial interim dividends of 24 percent for three months to September 30, 1968 were planned, with a possible final dividend. Merger aims to save around 200 points where duplications exist and consolidate profits from 1968 onward. The deal awaits regulatory approval in both Australia and the UK.
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Nile
ANZ Si ES
Thanhary
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Sean
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Australia
Britain
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ANU Exams Results Expected for 19 Mates
The Australian National University anticipates undergraduate examination results for nineteen students, with publication planned in The Canberra Times. Faculty officials indicate results should be released soon, providing official scores and pass/fail status for the cohort.
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Australian National University
Pulson
Canberra Times
Vietnam peace talks in peril report from page five
Fragmentary text notes that Vietnam peace talks are in peril with Communist and South Vietnamese sides involved. Mentions an advertisement and a proposed line item on milk price control. Context unclear but emphasizes danger to negotiations and government actions.
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Vietnam
Perillorem
Bruce Tuddery Profile Reveals Rebel With Conscience
Wednesday Profile spotlights Bruce Tuddery as a contrarian voice with strong moral stance. The feature examines his critique of Western military involvement in Asia, highlighting his insistence on ethical boundaries and accountability.
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Bruce Tuddery
Legislation and war briefs across pages six and five
The edition highlights legislation from New South Wales and government price protection notes. It also reports US forces killing Hat Pepsi operatives near Dar Nang in a May 20 operation. A discussion on withdrawal of a female troop presence in the region appears among international items.
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Dar Nang
Blast at Dampier iron port damages power house
An explosion and fire at the Dampier Mangera iron port in Perth damaged the power house, with losses estimated between 40 to 50 million. The blast disrupted the station feeding eight diesel electric generators servicing tram ore plants and domestic users. About 150 men battled the blaze. one company spokesman reported injuries and possible temporary operation delays.
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Jamerviey
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Melbourne
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