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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1975

Page

2

Aircraft Held by Mistake at Manila Airport

Port Moresby reports New Guinea aviation director Jos Vase says an Air Mingini flight, appearing under an Australian MG callsign, was impounded by Philippine authorities after landing at Manila Airport. Officials say the incident remains under investigation and the reason for the seizure is unclear.

Port Moresby Guinea Siell Aviation Jos ‘Vase Air Mingini Manila Mingini Qesins Philippee Tee Tauvasa

Call for lights turns real collapse during event

A routine call for lights turned into an emergency when a doctor in the audience collapsed during a public event. Attendees assisted as responders arrived, and medical staff attended to the patient. The incident disrupted proceedings briefly while help was rendered.

Border closure eases for stranded tourists in Thailand

Australian and other travelers stranded for weeks near the Mekong border were allowed to cross into Thailand as authorities reopened the border after a clash between Thai patrol and Vietnamese forces. The easing followed talks at Nakhon Khai and related Mekong river crossings near Vientiane.

Laas Fae Thailand Adekong Nn Thai Tan N Khai Ae Etch Kun Ian Mekong Vientiane

Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Undefined Planting Plan

Readable text fragment suggests a plan involving division or allocation of something labeled ae 3142600. Ambiguous terms and misreads obscure concrete entities, leaving unclear persons places or actions. Further content needed to establish a coherent news item.

Plan to curb fruit fly in Northern Territory announced

A A$2 million program targets fruit fly control in the Northern Territory after discoveries in female gumibers. Spokesman notes 240 known hosts and up to 280 fruits can be affected by the insect. Sightings appear limited to Bathurst and Melville Islands and Guna Poiet near Darwin with authorities seeking origin and spread.

Bathurst Melville Islands Guna Poiet Darwin

Obituary: Mrs Marianne Shields Pioneer of Canberra dies at 102

Mrs Marianne Shields a foundation member and long time Canberra resident died aged 102. Born in 1873 in Lake Jil Wear Victoria she helped establish local groups and community life. Survived by a 97 year old sister two sons a daughter nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Service to be held at Saints Church in Ainaies today.

Canberra Mariaene Shields Campbell Ledies Victoria Saints Dam

Rise in NSW milk price hits several container sizes

SYDNEY Monday report shows milk prices rising about 9 percent across most NSW areas from Friday. The 600 millilitre bottle moves from 2d to 2s 6d while 2 litre containers rise from 7d to 8s. One litre bottles go 3d to 4d and 600ml cartons from 2d to 2d. New rates exclude Murray, asbeyan and Tweed end districts.

Sydney Nsw Friay Murray Asbeyan Tweed End

Super-strength glue injures Campsie youth eye

An 18-year-old Campsie youth suffered partial blindness after fast-setting glue splashed into his eye while repairing a broken tool handle. The NSW Consumer Affairs probe highlights safety and labeling concerns as the apprentice, Jeff Lang, described a sharp sting and rinsing to save his vision.

Sydney NSW Consumer Affaire Jeff Lang

Unclear OCR: boy Mark Merewether injured in incident

Fragmentary text describes a boy named Mark William Merewether and others involved, with references to a brother, Mr Hoptine, Mr Brace, Mr Convery, and Mr Hi, implying attempts at resuscitation and medical response. details are garbled and no clear outcome or location is discernible.

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