Unlimited aid pledge for post cyclone damage in Queensland
Prime Minister McMahon promised unlimited finance to repair cyclone damage in Tawnyville and Magnetic Island after touring the affected areas with Mrs McMahon and ministers Peacock Swartz. He said payment would cover personal hardship and reconstruction, noting the damage was indescribable and that Australians were getting on with the job.
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Department of the Army
Canberra
Townsville After Cyclone Althea Faces Recovery Delays
Townsville slowly recovers after Cyclone Althea with power restoration seven days off. Army Medical crews treated 30 for glass and iron injuries on Magnetic Island as looters face fines. Queensland agencies mobilize help, with builders and volunteers rushing aid. floods disrupt rail lines and town evacuations continue across the state. Police search for drowning victim near Bathurst as Richmond damage probe planned by Prime Minister.
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Holder Road Caves Near Bridge After Heavy Rain
A large section of Holder Road in Dixon Drive collapsed due to run-off from recent heavy rain in Weston Creek. A 20 foot long, 6 foot wide, 2 to 4 foot deep hole opened near a bridge over a natural watercourse, closing Burrinjuck Crescent to Warragamba Avenue. The National Capital Development Commission will deepen and line the watercourse and bridge before traffic resumes.
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Pay row holds up telephone bills
In Sydney Mundas reports an internal dispute halting PMG telephone account deliveries. A ban by Amalgamated Postal Workers Union members, involving about 40000 loans disputes, disrupts installation and delivery of phone services across Australia.
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Chevalier’s Condition Remains Grave in Paris
Paris officials at Necker Hospital said Maurice Chevalier, 83, remained gravely ill with kidney trouble. No further artificial kidney treatment was planned, as the spokesman noted he could not tolerate the strain or it was no longer feasible.
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Intrusion Allegations Between China and India
The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused Indian troops and aircraft of border intrusion. A protest note said on December 15 eight Indian soldiers crossed into Sikkim for hours of reconnaissance and one Indian aircraft entered Tibet for reconnaissance cause, per Peking Radio via AAP Reuters.
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US jets resume bombing North Vietnam in large raids
Waves of American aircraft bombed military installations and supply depots in North Vietnam for a second day. US sources say 280 sorties were flown yesterday as raids continued, targeting anti aircraft defenses while reports claim five US Phantom jets were shot down and crews killed or captured.
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Limited duration strikes launched by US forces against North Vietnam
US military command said Air Force and Navy aircraft conducted limited duration protective reaction strikes against North Vietnam in response to enemy activity that endangered US forces in South Vietnam. Details on start date, end date, aircraft numbers, types, or specific targets were not released for security reasons.
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Yachts vie for line honours in Sydney Hobart race
Sydney Hobart yachts race tightens with Kialoa II leading inshore group including American Fagle and Indine II. Perth boat Siska Siska trails four miles behind Kialoa II, while Sydney's Ragamuffin suffers equipment issues and holds fifth as the field stretches out across the sea.
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Melbourne holiday ruined by lost wallet lure
A Melbourne family faces a reduced holiday for two Farrer boys after their father misplaced a wallet containing 450 dollars, the trio’s final and holiday pay. He offers a 50 dollar reward for return, asking finders to contact the Canberra Police or phone 814645. the wallet held important papers and the incident prompts relief for the boys’ trip.
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Road safety classes coupon featured in Canberra Times
Canberra Times presents a coupon for road safety classes on page 3 offering readers a discount or program enrollment option. The notice highlights class availability, enrollment steps, and response deadlines for residents seeking instruction and safer driving practices.
New Commonwealth Statistician Named J Po ONeill
Mr J Po ONeill is appointed Commonwealth Statistician succeeding the late RKO Archer. ONeill will head the Bureau of Census and Statistics, transforming it from Treasury into a department and requires parliamentary approval. The bureau runs Australia’s largest computer network with about 3,500 staff coordinating statistics across departments.
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Australia
Christmas toll on roads halved
The Christmas holiday road toll in the ex States was 4 fewer fatalities than last year. MPs urge government action to stop starvation and genocide of the Moslem Biharis in Mohammedpur and Mirpur, Fast Pakistan. Park gains center powers to strengthen Korea’s national security. Pakistan plans judicial inquiry into the military debacle in the India war. Australia and Britain ranked top places to live after the United States in a survey. Victoria holds a commanding lead in the Sheffield Shield cricket match against NSW.
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