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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1966

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India doubles rally to beat Australia in Davis Cup

In Melbourne on Tuesday the Indian doubles pair Ramana thas Krishnan and Jadeep Markersen defeated Australia's John Newcombe and Tony Roche to level the challenge round at one all. After a poor start the Indians found form, winning the second set and forcing a tight third. Krishnan was set to face Roy Emerson and Mukerjen to meet Fred Stolle in forthcoming plays, with Emerson recovering from a tough day on Monday.

India Melbourne Australia Ramanathas Krishnan Jadeep Markersen Australy John Newcombe Tony Rachedob Testral Ja Twar Keshnan Roy Emerson Mukerjen Fred Stolle Krishnan Emerson Stalle Jaideep Mukerjee Ramanathan Krishnan Tony Roche Kooyong — Pierusegram

Keeper's record set in Wanderers cricket match

Johannesburg report notes a record score as West Indies and Australia clash at Wanderers. Van Der Merwe scores 21. Austrian Wally holds word record 818. Lindsay dismissed for 1k, South Africa leads by 7870 with Avil reporting.

Johannesburg AAPL South Africa Tenis Findlay Todas Nerred Reord Austrads Wanderers Denier van der’ Merwe Anstrahaus Wally Q Groul Lindsay South Avii Avil

New Zealand Sloops Lead Fleet In Turbulent Parade

Sydney observers note New Zealand sloop tactics as Hobart and Hobart-bound yachts race past Montague Island. The fleet surges along the coast with ships named in the report, while river craft, a bark, and Antigua ballast appear in the coverage.

Sydney Tue New Zealand Hobart Montague Island Rae Essa Deren Antigua

Late News Briefs and Unclear Wording

Fragmentary OCR yields an unclear item with scattered letters and broken phrases. No definitive names places dates or outcomes are readable to derive a factual summary.

Calwell Calls for Ky Visit Halt After Prison Breaks

In London and Perth reports a dramatic prison escape spurs political row as Dr My lashes out at Calwell over plans for a visit by South Vietnamese Premier Ky. The Australian Ambassador in Saigon weighs talks while Canberra presses diplomacy amid the unrest and security concerns.

Saigon Ambanador Border Marchal Kyt Ition Mr Calwell Mar Ky

Hits on civilian areas in Vietnam raise concern

An official report discusses the bombing of towns in North Vietnam and civilian casualties. The piece quotes statements from Department of Executive Nowh officials and newsrooms about policy responses and potential retaliation. It references Dr My and events near Hanoi, with coverage of government reactions and investigations.

North Vietnam Isa Isbury Tata Amanugag Ir New York Times Salisbury Department of Ex Jive Nowh Wiettam Ermal Dr My Sainsbury Hanoi Affairs Department Defence Calwell

Plan for food airlift to Washington India

A new international relief committee was announced to speed food to India. The private group will coordinate airlifts and supply shipments with government and private sources, aiming to deliver food, medical supplies, and relief equipment.

India Washington Turaday Teucka Ubme

World TV and aid talks amid Indian famine crisis

A report from Tokyo notes world leaders and broadcasters discussing emergency relief for famine in Bihar and India. Leaders urge immediate shipments from industry and nations as experts warn aid is only a stopgap while farm production and long term solutions are addressed.

ME Churraan Bihar United States India Soviet Union Indi Alture Earl Mate University Hha

Red Berets to receive $1 million base contract

Government signed a $1 million contract for Perth city construction of a new Red Berets headquarter for the Special Air Service Regiment. Builders Hutcheon Brew Pty Ltd won the bid. The complex near Fremantle will include medical and canteen facilities as part of a broader Swanborne Army Defence Estate project. The total accommodation package aims to house about 350 personnel at Swanbourne, bringing the overall value to $3.5 million.

Perth Red Special Air Services Regiment Austra Decerntave Sydney Swanhorns

Unclear Canberra Night Event Leaves Youths in Disarray

A fragment from a Canberra report describes youths at a holiday season gathering turning apolitical and restless. It notes scattered parties, missing organization, and a desire for a livelier scene with more entertainment and food. The text mentions Sydney and local expectations.

Herra John Peter Rye Mt Sydney

Australians Join Battle Again in Mountain Warfare

Australian forces in the first battalion clashed with guerrillas in wooded mountains west of a peak region. One guerrilla was killed while an Australian was wounded. the rest escaped into thick scrub as action ended last night. Military authorities report the fight began during an email patrol and involved Australian units sustaining a casualty.

Tueway Letras Oops

Attempt to kill another Saigon politician

Saigon Tuesday report says Dr Phan Quang Dan, a Gia Dinh politician, survived an assassination attempt when a blast and car crash injured him and five police nearby. Police arrested one suspect. another prominent Vietnamese figure Be Van Van was killed about 20 days earlier.

Saigon Phan Quang Dan Gia Dit Be Taan van van Mrdared Nuigon Dr Dan Gia Dinh Dan Raplonian Dan Eedieper Hymands Re Alto WO Y Mt 4

Swimming ban power sought in ACT safety plan

A legal opinion will be sought to determine if the Minister for the Interior can appoint patrols to slow swimmers at dangerous spots in the ACT. The article notes policy scrutiny and potential safety measures amid rising concerns.

Interior Asoes

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