Four Die In Two Road Crashes Near Canberra
A head on collision on the Hume Highway 19 miles south of Yass killed a man and a woman and left another woman seriously injured as Canberra region roads endured a spate of accidents over 48 hours. Victims named include Cyril James Pang, 40, and Marguerie Anne Louise Pang, 24, of Melbourne, killed at Macquarie Street and Kings Avenue. Terry Nyeman, injured in Canberra Avenue. Baden John Blundell, 34, injured in Limestone Avenue. Kevin Cook, injured in Moresby Street Red Hill.
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Yass
Canberra
Thehristmas District
Yass Hospital
Canberra Community Hospital
Macquarie Street
Kings Avenue
Harton
Cyril James Pang
Marguerie Anne Louise Pang
Melbourne High Road
Warrandyte
Victoria
Terry Nyeman
Kennedy Street
Kingston
Canberra Avenue
Manuka
Baden John Blundell
Campbell Street
Ainslie
Valerie Anne Clarke
Gellibrand Street
Campbell
Limestone Avenue
Batman Street
Kevin Cook
Kernet Street
Dickson
Moresby Street
Red Hill
Baby Found Crawling on Northbourne Avenue Road
A baby boy crawling in the middle of the Northbourne Avenue carriageway was narrowly avoided by passing motorists. A motorist stopped, transported the child to Canberra Police Station around 30, and the parents were contacted within minutes. Names of those involved remain unreleased.
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Northbourne Avenue
Canberra
Turkey to Open Embassy in Canberra
Turkey will establish an embassy in Canberra. External Affairs Minister Hasluck welcomed the decision, saying the Turkish mission would strengthen relations with a key Mediterranean partner and would build on Australia’s historical links with the region.
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Turkey
Canberra
Hasluck
Australia
Mediterranean
Canberra Forecast Shifts To Humid Thunderstorms
The Canberra area meteorology office warns of hot humid conditions with afternoon thunderstorms for Christmas period. A hot north to northeast airflow caused a sudden rain burst and a shift from the earlier fine bulletin. Today's high is forecast around 85 degrees, yesterday reached 84. Fire danger rises from low to moderate.
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Canberra
Australian batsmen struggle in first Test at Wandatts Stadium
Report from the Wandatts Stadium describes Australia’s batsmen struggling as South Africa bowlers dominate in the opening Test. Australia trails as South Africa posts a solid score on a firm pitch, with the match unfolding through earlier play and page-one notes.
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Wandatts
Victorian Couple Killed in Tasmanian Level Crossing Crash
A Victorian couple Walter Owen Broad age 65 and Pearl 56 were killed in a level crossing crash near Hobart Tasmania when their car collided with a Parattah to Hobart train. The car was bulldozed 150 yards down the track and wrecked. Two train passengers were hospitalized for shock. Canberra police plan extra patrols during the Christmas period to reduce road accidents and advise residents to secure homes and avoid leaving milk and newspapers to deter burglars.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Walter Owen Broad
Oakleigh
Victoria
Pearl
Parattah
Canberra
Conscientious objector William White exempted from service
In Sydney Central Court Conscientious objector William White was discharged from the Army after total exemption from national service was granted by Mr C. K. Ward SM. Ward noted White’s beliefs precluded both combatant and noncombatant service and approved the exemption. White, once a schoolteacher, left for his parents’ home with his fiancée amid congratulations from relatives.
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Sydney
William White
Mrs White
Claire Searle
Kathryne
Richard
Picturegram
C. K. Ward
Sydney Central Court
Ward
White
Whie
Aarge
Return to teaching and marriage for ex‐ Army recruit
He hoped to marry his fiancée Miss Clare Seale on January 6 and return to teaching next year. White had been called for national service, faced appeals to the High Court, and was committed to Army custody on November 1. He was briefly detained and fined for absence, court martialled for disobeying a lawful command, and sentenced to 21 days at Holsworthy. An appeal led to exemption from national service, and he may seek teaching or employment again.
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Ward
Istrage
White
Holsworthy
J. Smail
Department of Labour and National Service
Clare Seale
High Court
NSW Public Service Board
J. Edwards
US Destroyer USS O'Briens First Direct Hit by North Vietnamese Artillery
In the Gulf of Tonkin the US Seventh Fleet destroyer USS O'Brien was struck on its port side by two rounds from North Vietnamese shore batteries, causing light casualties. The ship evaded further damage and fired back as US Skyhawks and other destroyers assisted, marking the first direct hit on an American vessel in this clash.
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Saigon
Seventh Fleet
O’brien
Gulf of Tonkin
South Vietnam
Dong Hoi
O'Brien
Maddox
North Vietnam
Holiday edition plan for The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times will publish as usual during Christmas New Year break with special early deliveries to South Coast newsagents. A photonoter will cover South Coast resorts with pictures of Canberra and district residents on holiday.
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Canberra Times
South Coast
Canberra
Public Service Second Division Pay Rises Announced
Officers in the Federal Public Service second division will receive pay rises up to 1376 a year affecting about 650 public servants. New annual rates apply to six classification levels with increases ranging from 640 to 1082 dollars, lifting salaries to 9605 10605 11605 12605 13605 and higher.
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Federal Public Service
Public Service Board Sets New Wage Policy
The Public Service Board chairman Mr Wheeler announced Canberra last night that new rates reflect private and public sector salary movements and the board’s top policy on wage fixation. The decision takes account of all factors relevant to wage setting as of Thursday. The last comprehensive setting was noted.
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Public Service Board
Wheeler
Canberra
Reni
Canada plans for her own anthem
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pearson telling the House of Commons that Canada may adopt O Canada as the national anthem next year, replacing God Save the Queen. A special parliamentary committee will review the proposal in early 1967 amid flag and cultural debates.
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Ottawa
Canada
Pearson
House of Commons
Vietnam PM Ky to Visit New Zealand and Australia
South Vietnam Prime Minister Air Vice Marshal Ky plans a personal visit to Australia and New Zealand before the end of March to thank for military and civil support. Prime Minister Holt announced the trip amid sharp opposition from Mr Calwell who called Ky a butcher and warned Australians would be shocked.
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South Vietnam
Australia
New Zealand
Mr Holt
Calwell
Marshal Ky
Change in Vietnam command
The Commander of the Australian force in Vietnam Major-General K McKay has been admitted to hospital in Saigon for medical treatment. He will be repatriated to Australia early in the new year for possible surgery. Acting Commander is Air Commodore J Dowling. Major General B D Vincent of the 1st Division will take over.
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K. McKay
Saigon
Australia
J. Dowling
Lis
Defence
Mtr Fairhall
Lisse
Canberra
Panto
McKay
BD. Vincent
Isi
Australian envoy to Saigon discusses Ky delegation
The Australian Ambassador in Saigon Mr Border will start talks on the composition of the government delegation Marshal Ky will lead to Australia and the timing of the visit. The delegation may include at least two ministers from the present government. One likely member would be Foreign Minister Dr Tran Van Do. Associates say Ky has revived plans for a goodwill trip to the United States. The U S Ambassador Mr Lodge is cool to the idea, amid transition focus and Ky's outspoken views.
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Mr Border
Marshal Ky
Australia
Nso
Tran van de
Canberra
I Associates
United States
J Lodge
U Thant stays in New York for Christmas peace push
United Nations Secretary General U Thant cancels Caribbean holiday to remain in New York over Christmas and New Year. He hopes to keep close touch with both sides in Vietnam to aid a truce and possible talks. The United States asked him to assess ways to help peace and justice.
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United Nations
Aap Reuter
U Thant
Caribbean
Newark
Vietnam
Pope Urges Expansion of Vietnam Truce Appeal
The Pope issued a fresh appeal to both sides in the Vietnam conflict urging an extension of the upcoming ceasefire. He urged renewed diplomacy, calling for prayers and restraint as talks continue.
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Vatican
Trains Collide In Tunnel Near Kentish Town
Two trains collided in a tunnel near London Kentish Town trapping 20 people. A woman held 70 minutes required oxy acetylene tools to free her and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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London
North London
Kentish Town
Australia Sports Page Summary From Fragmented Clippings
Australia started as the mcans but after Peter Van Der Meere won the toss were 5 for 41. Dennis Lindsy Tiger Lance produced limited resistance while McKengle captured three Australia wickets. Scores and related items appear across pages 9 and 22 with various headlines including Vietnam, Sukarno abroad, UK gaols, and other notices.
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McAns
Peter van der Meere
Dennis Lindsy
Tiger Lance
McKengle
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