Japan to open embassy in Peking early next year
Japanese diplomat Yuichi Hayashi said Japan would open its embassy in Peking in January. Former Mexico envoy Hanasha will serve as chargé d’affaires ahead of a full ambassadorial appointment as Sino Japanese ties expand after a September rapprochement. Hayashi urged multilateral cooperation to address the issues between the two nations.
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Deadly cyanide gas escapes at Sydney foundry blaze
SYDNEY Wednesday Deadly cyanide gas fumes escaped when a fire broke out in a foundry in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. Fire Brigade spokesman said the fire started in two 20 gallon drums of heavy cooling oil during work at the Bradford and Kendall foundry in Alexandria, but quickly extinguished by blaze appliances and no one was injured.
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Fragmented OCR item from a newspaper page
Readable fragments describe a chaotic incident with injuries and a witness account. Key names, places, and dates are missing, but the piece hints at a breakdown or confrontation with authorities and a possible public safety angle. Further text needed for precise facts.
Menzies to Return to Melbourne After Canberra Visit
Former Liberal Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies and Dame Pattie spent Christmas in Canberra with their daughter Heather and her husband Peter Henderson of Forrest. They flew to Canberra on a commercial flight and will return to Melbourne today by VIP aircraft.
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Prime Minister’s Bentley Brings Sir Robert to Canberra
VIP aircraft and 1963 Bentley bearing the Prime Minister’s numberplate were moved to Canberra for Sir Robert’s comfort in retirement. In Henderson’s yard, Sir Robert sat in a wheelchair beside a pool, smoking a cigar as his two granddaughters swam in the sun. He praised Canberra’s climate but joked he’d not want to live there due to politics nearby.
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Cash compensation for revaluation victims
The Federal Government will pay cash compensation to industries hit by the Australian dollar revaluation. Treasurer Crean said the plan adheres to prior compensation principles. A two hour meeting in Melbourne with Dr Cairns and Senator Wriedt announced relief measures expected to aid farmers and industry, with payouts unlikely before the new year.
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Violent end to Christmas truce in Belfast
Violence shattered the Christmas lull in Northern Ireland with eight wounded in gun and grenade attacks within 12 hours. A man was shot from a passing car in Belfast, two men outside a betting shop were hit, and a grenade damaged a Catholic bar window as the IRA ceasefire ended.
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Brisbane Storm Blackouts Partial City Wide Power Failure
A violent afternoon electrical storm crippled Brisbane causing wide blackouts in the inner city and about 20 suburbs. Major hospitals lost power, the Weather Bureau radar at Brisbane airport was struck by lightning, and worst hit areas faced outages until morning. Flooding, damaged roofs, uprooted trees, and flying debris disrupted shops, boats, and traffic as winds and rain pummeled the city.
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Australia ends war aid to Vietnam training canoungra drawdown
Australia will cease all defence aid to South Vietnam and abandon plans to train Cambodian servicemen here. Deputy Prime Minister Barnard announced the move after troops returned home, saying a final consignment had been sent but that no further military aid would be provided. A small number of overseas trainees would finish courses here before returning early next year, with a reassessment of overseas training in the new year.
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Mer Barnard
Hmas
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Mr Howen
Warning on new learning aids
Warning on new learning aids from the Minister for Sin Mr Crosby appears on page 7. The item notes concerns about educational tools and their impact, signaling government caution to educators and institutions amid ongoing policy debates.
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Heaviest Raids on Hanoi Reported by Hanoi Radio
Hanoi Radio reported US aircraft conducted the heaviest raids yet on Hanoi and Haiphong, with eight BS2 bombers shot down in the bulk of last night’s attack and more down midday today. The broadcasts said American losses rose to 45 aircraft, with over 100 pilots captured since bombing resumed on December 18.
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