Australia Takes 2-0 Lead In Davis Cup Action
Peter Lyons reports from the White City Back Page. Australia moved ahead two matches as Stolle rallied from a deficit to defeat Santana after a fiercely contested opening sets. Roy Emerson then defeated Gilbert in straight sets to set the tone, while Stolle’s late pressure sealed the victory in an intense Davis Cup clash at the White City.
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Stormvogel Still Leads In Ocean Race
Stormvogel remains in front in the ocean race as of this afternoon, about 20 miles ahead of Freya and Balant Ondine. The American ketch set by Twofold Bay aided the fleet, with 410 yachts spread across 78 square miles. Forecasts predict light to smooth winds tomorrow for Bass Strait crossing, while one vessel, Sage, retired after springing a leak off Wollongong. Full report on back page.
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Victorian cricket stand saves struggling day in Shield match
Victoria held firm to finish day three of the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW at 459 declared as Potter and Cowper forged a crucial 171 run stand. John Murray and Potter added a brisk 164 for another strong partnership, while Knight reached 100 not out and Cowper fought to keep the chase alive as South Australia eyes a strong finish tomorrow.
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Christmas Returns For Boy After Lost Bike Theft
Nine year old Brian McCormick of Ebden Street Ainslie woke to a second Christmas when his blue Speedwell two wheel bike with white mud guards and back pedal brake was stolen during a Dickson Pool swim. He had waited 18 months for the bicycle and cried in his sleep this Christmas night.
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Canberra bicycle recovery sparks community appeals
Police recovered two bicycles linked to Brian McCormick at Northbourne Flats and the Admin Building. Mrs McCormick and others urged public help to replace the stolen bikes with donations, while Brian sought another bike for himself amid a charity appeal and club efforts.
Escapees Sheltered by Hostages in Elwood Police Charge Two Women
Police charge two women in connection with the Elwood hostage case linked to robbers Ryan and Walker. A 22 year old mother tended to the 2 year old daily at a flat on Ormond Road as the escapees evaded capture for days. A 29 year old housewife is also charged as police allege support and shelter. Investigators say a $8,000 reward was offered for the fugitives after a bank robbery. A 26 year old man, James Henderson, was found shot dead amid the investigation.
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Petrol prices to rise by a penny tomorrow in Canberra and Queanbeyan
The Service Stations Association in Canberra announced that standard and premium petrol will gain 4d a gallon tomorrow after wholesale price rises. Retail deliveries tomorrow morning will reflect the higher wholesale cost and be passed to customers as tanks run dry. Queanbeyan operators confirmed the same rise from Wednesday following NSW Prices Commissioner Newbigging’s earlier indication of a 1d rise in NSW outside Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong free delivery zones.
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Violence spreads as Vietcong strikes and air raids surge
Reported new Vietcong terrorism leaves 14 dead amid a flood of air strikes by Vietnamese and American bombers against suspected Communist bases in South Vietnam. Ground fighting continues with Marines resuming full scale operations after the Christmas cease fire.
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Soldiers charged with aiding the enemy in Okinawa
Two American Army sergeants George Smith of Chester West Virginia and Claude McClure of Chattanooga Tennessee freed at the Cambodian border on November 28 after capture on November 24 1963 were charged last Tuesday with aiding the enemy. Investigations continue to decide dismissal or court martial. The charges arise from alleged delivery of documents to the Vietcong.
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Asian politics and regional tensions in a special report
Creighton urns reviews a special report on Page 5 noting Asian political relations have grown more critical competitive and fragile over the past year with rising instability and possible violent solutions. The piece flags broader regional danger and ongoing shifts in Southeast Asia.
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Oil rig Sea Gem sinks in North Sea call for rescue
The Sea Gem drilling rig collapsed in the North Sea and began sinking. The British vessel Baltrover relayed the initial report and said a boat would be sent for survivors while more help was sought. Tugs Freesland and Releo reported they were en route to assist as the scene unfolded.
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