Medical fund a benefit for doctors in Hobart debate
In Hobart on a Tuesday a Senate select committee heard evidence on medical fund structures. Senator Turnbull questioned Dr T Goblin, Tasmanian MAF chairman, about the fund formed by doctors and run for doctors. He argued public sentiment sees it as a doctor’s benefit society and urged its transfer to non-medical leadership, while Dr Goblin defended its patient assistance aim.
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Medical Benefits Fund of Australia
Doctors’ Benefit Society
Doctors For Doctors
Turnbull
Senate Select Committee
T Goblin
Commuittee
Giblin
Bull
Nsw
MHF
J. W. C. Wyett
Commonwealth
MAF
G. & Maclaine
Untitled fragment reports on a police pursuit and arrests
An OCR fragment describes a police response with mentions of fleeing individuals and detainees. It references police action and possible arrests but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The text is garbled, limiting precise reconstruction of events or parties involved.
Funeral train tragedy kills 24 in Madras mourning of Anna
Twenty four people died and 36 injured when girders struck riders on a roof on a Madras bound express carrying mourners for Tamil Nadu leader Annadurai. Police used teargas during public processions along a five mile route to the Marina seafront mausoleum plan.
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Chidambaram
South India
Madras
Tamilmadi
N. Arunadura
Marina Oon
Madras Seafront
Dravida Munnetta Kazaghan
Marina
Anna
DMA
Annadurai
Censure on Chowilla Dam splits Adelaide Parliament
In Adelaide the SA Government survived a censure vote over the Chowilla Dam affair. The House split 19-19 after more than six hours of debate, Speaker Stott casting the tie‑breaking vote to sustain the government. Opposition leader Dunstan had moved the censure after Parliament reconvened post Christmas.
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Adelaide
Chowilla Dam
Stott
House of Assembly
Dunstan
Ihe
Chowilla
90 Degrees Forecast for Canberra Today
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a maximum of 90 degrees in Canberra with a hot day ahead. A cooler change is expected late this afternoon but no lasting relief until late week, with possible unsettled weather and thunderstorms. Fire danger remains high.
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Canberra
Bureau of Meteorology
Traffic stopper: NSW officer patrols Federal Highway to Goulburn
Beth Robertson, 23, of Goulburn, a NSW Main Roads technical officer, works the Federal Highway in hot weather. Motorists tease and joke as she controls traffic at short road stretches while other officers take road material samples. She has been a traffic stopper for six years and laughs at her husband’s reaction.
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Beth Robertson
NSW Department of Main Roads
Goulburn
Robertson
Pasong
Russia
Coup by Walsh strengthens ACT ALP Electorate Council
Pro-Walsh faction wins control in the ACT ALP Electorate Council with Mr Gordon Walsh re-elected senior vice president and key officers chosen. Election of delegates from Woden, Canberra North and Canberra South reshapes the council, despite moves by moderates led by J. Ro Fraser to seize control. The NSW Executive ordered a new ballot for March 15, with Walsh appealing to the Federal Executive. results may solidify an eight-vote majority for Walsh.
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Gordon Walsh
ACT Federal
ALP
Waden Valley
ACT
J. Ro Fraser
Walsh
Nsw
T. Higgins
M. Gibbons
Fraser
Woden
Canberra
Electorate Council
K. Ford
Mirgins
Ford
A. Ford
Wererom
Thailand Cambodia gunboat clash in Gulf of Thailand
Thai and Cambodian gun boats exchanged fire for over 30 minutes in the Gulf of Thailand after Thai patrol responded to a distress call from a Thai fishing boat. Cambodian vessel opened fire, Thai boat returned fire in self defense. One fisherman found dead aboard the Cambodian vessel. rest of crew reportedly captured. Thai patrol boat reported no damage or casualties.
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Bangkok
Gulf of Thailand
Associated Press
Tha Navy
Patreal
Tavanchol
Navy
Institute to Open in 1970 on Lake Burley Griffin site
The $750,000 Institute for the Study of Man and Society was announced to rise above Lake Burley Griffin. Work starts this year with first courses in 1970, in two-stage construction including a 200-seat hall, multiple lecture rooms, dining, bar, and a 20-bedroom residential wing. It is established by Australian Frontier to promote social responsibility.
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Institute For the Study of Man and Society
Lake Burley Griffin
Terior
Australian Frontier
Interior hints at liquor reform in ACT inquiry
At the first public hearing of the ACT breath test inquiry the Department of the Interior signalled possible reforms to liquor laws to encourage more relaxed drinking in dispersed venues. It also urged a public education program on alcohol and driving. The Joint Committee will consider breath-testing equipment and how it could aid police in preventing impaired driving, with a broad mandate to explore all aspects. The 110-page submission by the traffic department and ACT Police outlined the need for a scientific approach to determine if breath tests are warranted.
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Department of the Interior
ACT
Nixon
Nonl
Canberra
Ava
Hrim
Canberra liquor policy debate cites more outlets and education
A Canberra submission argues against a surge of liquor outlets, weighing geography and travel to drink. It proposes hotel dispersion, targeted education on alcohol and driving, and cautious licensing while urging studies on alcoholics and problem drinkers before remedies.
Bombers Destroy Vietcong Camp in Central Highlands
US bombs flatten a Communist base camp in the central highlands and kill at least 200 North Vietnamese troops. Thai land holds a rare democracy vote for the first time since 1957, with 14 million voters participating. Northern Ireland Prime Minister Mir sci moves to dissolve Parliament ahead of a February 24 general election to seek a mandate for moderation.
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BS2
Central Highlands
Vieiaida
Thailand
Sell Jillett
Southeast Asia
Northern Ireland
Mirsci
The Vernon Affair analysis prompts economic debate
The Vernon Committee triggers controversy over government economic policy. Economics editor Peter Long previews a two part Vernon Report starting on page 2, with a Vernon Review and Retrospect also on page 2.
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Peter Long
Vernon
Britain faces crime wave tied to 200 brains in crime rings
The report notes police reorganizations aim to target Mr Bigs as Britain fights a rising crime wave led by what is described as about 200 masterminds. Space and other sections previewed on pages 16 22 23 19 21 and 26 30 cover diverse topics and classifieds.
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Britain
Malaysia Tunku Secures British Defence Pledge
Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced Britain would defend Malaysia if Sabah were attacked by the Philippines. He said talks with France on jet purchases continued with no cost clarity. Britain offered refurbished Hunters, Lightnings, and Harriers though Harriers were delayed until 1970. Parliament debated Australia’s stance and regional defence amid rising tensions.
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Kuala Lumpla
Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Philippines
France
London
Britain
Wiaayera
Borneo
Sabah
Huntain
Labuan
Australia
Postal Address for The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times lists the postal address at PO Box 218 Canberra City ACT 2601 with a contact phone 4801 The note mentions GPO Sydney and refers to a format for newspaper correspondence.
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Canberra Times
Canberra City
Act
GPO
Sydney
Iin Taosmisen Fy Pol
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