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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a medical condition in Hur district with mentions of Lewis and Dr. Duels. It references fever symptoms and a patient named Evans, with unclear events and suffering. The readable segments hint at illness progression and emergency care.
Royal plans indicate the Prince will travel to Australia late March for the 0th anniversary celebrations and related Commonwealth and Pacific events. The trip would visit Queensland New South Wales Western Australia and Canberra before returning in early April. The Queen and Princess Anne previously joined the Prince on a April visit during Captain Coote centenary celebrations.
Sydney reports storm damage to rail network with lightning strike between St Marys and Rooty Hill. Cronulla line service interrupted for eight hours as Bankstown line affected for several hours. Railway officers say severe disruption from the fault and equipment damage.
A late news item on page four reports a strange incident involving a mower of power with an eccentric owner. Mr Piet lameneess, once a Viop Prenter, is mentioned in connection with the event, details remaining unclear as the report notes a dawn setting and a shift in the normal routine.
ACMA president HN Herford warned the six percent national wage rise will lift prices in 1971 unless the government acts. He accused ministers of helping workers at the public service by granting pay increases, while government officials deny control over wage decisions. Talks among Prime Minister Gorton and Treasurer Bury considered strategies to curb inflation with monetary and fixed measures.
Regis Debray, the French ideologue, was released by Bolivian authorities and flown to Chile. He had been jailed since April 1967 and sentenced to 30 years for alleged involvement with the riverine band tied to Ernesto Guevara. Bolivian official Jorge Gallardo named Argentine exile Yer Ciro Bunon as a fellow inmate and noted a 10 year sentence for another participant.
A hole about 2 feet wide and 18 inches deep appeared in Geelong's finishing straight after the first race. Kings Moor and jockey Bo Durey were affected when the horse’s hoof allegedly hit the hole, causing a stumble. An old sewerage main nearby may have contributed to the collapse. Full fields for weekend racing.
The assistant Senate Democrat Leader announced a released list naming nine prisoners already freed and 20 reported dead. The State Department called Hanoi's release a propaganda ploy rather than signaling a softer stance on POW treatment.
Senator Kennedy revealed North Vietnam would discuss freeing American prisoners only if the United States pledges a complete withdrawal from South Vietnam by June 30, 1971. Hanoi reiterated a lenient policy, saying talks would begin only after a U.S. withdrawal commitment.
Moscow accuses Beijing of venomous anti Soviet propaganda after China blames Russia for meddling in Poland. Both sides exchange hostile rhetoric, signaling renewed strains despite recent diplomatic openings.
Hobart magistrate R C Wood declined to hear 12 month old traffic charges to avoid last minute disqualifications before Christmas. He noted unfair timing and suggested fixing dates. In Melbourne Premier Sir Henry Bolte urged Victorians to keep the festive season safe on roads and beaches with courtesy and care.
The contributor denies that poker machines create money or wellbeing. In a reasoned study of the philosophy of poker machine players he contends that apart from casual players there would not be a single winner over a period.
A query notes the practical economics of delivering natural gas to the Australian Capital Territory would require study. The report cites officials and flags ongoing discussions on energy infrastructure and pricing.
The ACT regional meteorologist projected fine mild conditions for the Christmas period with moderate easterly winds. Most of the weekend expected to be fine with daytime warmth and humid nights, warming to continued warmth by Monday. Overnight lows around 1 to 3 degrees above normal with a chance of bone showers or thunderstorms later.
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