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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
1
A powerful blast rocked Los Angeles harbor Friday. Initial reports indicate nine dead and over 60 miles away many were injured, including children. Rescue teams recovered five bodies as authorities described the incident as a major explosion with widespread damage.
More than 100 people including hospital patients were evacuated after the Arab oil tanker Bethioua grounded off George Town Tasmanian coast. A 20 000 tonne cargo of petrol threatened a major spill as crews damaged the ship and submerged fuel leaked into the river. The Port Authority closed nearby areas and prepared emergency measures while the ship was towed off.
The Belconnen ambulance station will operate 24 hours a day indefinitely after weeks of criticism from ambilian officers and the Transport Workers Union. The decision, prompted by Christmas workload and public pressure, extends the Belconnen service and reviews its continued operation weekly. The commission pledged extra funding for 1976 77 to cover additional costs and maintain four stations open at all times.
NSW Transport Minister Cox announced a government plan to allow Sydney metropolitan residents to travel freely on trains and ferries during the January Festival of Sydney celebrations. The scheme covers outer metropolitan areas and runs from the day before to the holiday, with tickets available through government offices.
Tropical Cyclone Ted battered Sundy Morington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, damaging communications, cutting electricity, and stranding about 350 people. Evacuation flights and air drops began as authorities warned of high tides and extensive destruction across Karumba, Burketown, and surrounding communities.
Mount Taylor coverage leads with test broadcasts and page three items. The edition notes varied mentions from journalists and officials, including references to uranium energy, political changes, and regional campaigns. Several lines mix with other page notes and unrelated captions.
New Zealand announces a plan to revise its dollar by 2 percent against all subcurrency from January. The move aims to restore parity with Australia and the British pound, affecting trade and value relations amid devaluation trends since November.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Canberra Times, early deliveries, water fr shearin district steeple, seaside resort delivery and South Coast. Likely a historical note on newspaper delivery or regional distribution in Canberra area.
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