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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1970

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Suit filed over FL11 parts by General Dynamics

General Dynamics sues a St Louis businessman and his firm for 2.67 million alleging fraudulent manufacture and delivery of faulty F11 parts. The case, filed Nov 14 in US District Court, cites welded defects and testing costs, seeking damages and recovery of government costs. Similar actions and transfers are noted involving Arkansas plants and related manufacturing firms.

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Vaccine claimed to guard against influenza virus in London

A new vaccine, developed by the Columboa Cold Bergnud Centre, reportedly provides protection against the flu. Officials state tests using a recent sample show promising results, with London authorities preparing wider trials and potential public availability later.

London Taapateuter Briain Salle Bory

Hail Plasters Federal Highway snarls traffic near Collector

A weather section reports heavy hail on Federal Highway just north of Collector with several feet of accumulation and road coverage. Motorists faced long delays as crews worked to clear the roadway and reopen passes amid persistent precipitation and wind.

Federa Alesmote LAPT Motoriais Fisar

Fear for landmark at Port Kembla

Reports from Sydney describe two suspected sabotage incidents near Port Kembla's smelting works over two days. The 150L plant smoke stack, a landmark, and nearby rail lines carrying copper concentrates were damaged, with losses totalling about 390,000. Police found no direct sabotage evidence, but link the events. company managers expect operations to resume within four weeks.

Sydney Port Kembali Hauker Seoure Entanany J. Barnley Jaule Eke Tio

Suharto to Malaysia visit reported in Kuala Lumpur

Report from Kuala Lumpur says Indonesian President Suharto plans a visit to Malaysia later this year. Major General Sundy, speaking to reporters, noted the invitation extended by Malaysia's government and the high level talks anticipated with Malaysian officials.

Ruala Lumpur Suharto Indonesia Malaysia

Haifa Gunboats Tale From Stormy Mission Unfolds

Reporters describe a tense Haifa coast operation where five gunboats sailed under harsh weather as mystery surrounds their mission. Captains and crews faced relentless seas while political figures consider the ships’ fate amid oil trade disputes and international scrutiny.

Aap-Reuer Ezra Barsid

Floods kill 25 in Ceylon with thousands stranded

Torrential rain in several parts of Ceylon leaves at least 25 dead and thousands marooned as floods disrupt transport and cut power. Government officials report 75,000 homeless in Basiera province with many homes collapsed in Bah Hicalon. helicopters, food, clothing, and medicine are airlifted to victims. Prime Minister Senanayake orders surveys and relief missions across the island.

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Stormy New Year hits ACT and Queensland transport

Severe storms and a cool change sweep across the ACT and Queensland as 1970 begins. Heavy rain and hail block roads at Collector and Bungendore while dust and heat disrupt services further west. Sydney and the South Coast see rainfall and winds reducing beach attendance. Television interruptions occur in Canberra as storms pass.

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Hail and Rain Struck Canberra and Surrounds

Severe storms lashed Canberra and outlying districts with hail up to ten inches across closing the Federal Highway and the Hume Highway for hours. Flooded roads, downed power, and damage to homes and a schoolroom were reported as winds and lightning disrupted broadcasts and daily life across the region.

Canberra Chillerin

Police Battle Brawls Open 1970 Police Battle

News reel from the Australian capital centers reports on a violent start to 1970 police clashes and holiday disruptions. It notes injuries and a toll on roads, with political mentions amid global unrest. The piece references My Lai and Agnew in a broad domestic context.

Buddhists claim 600 killed at My Lai massacre

Buddhists issue a document alleging nearly 600 villagers were killed in My Lai on March 16, 1968. The report, sent to An Quang pagoda, cites a My Lai villager now in Saigon suburb Gia Dinh as the source, naming an initial T. My and stating a witness saw the scene hours after the killings. The group calls for a thorough investigation amid earlier, lower estimates.

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Mix-up over British Empire Medal award in Australia

Confusion between Canberra and Buckingham Palace led to the wrong recipient being notified for a British Empire Medal. Andrew Ernest Aberte of Bicton was named instead of Ernest Aberle of East Fremantle. The error involved RSL branch members and the Prime Minister’s Department, with letters and telegrams exchanged before the mix-up was corrected.

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