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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1977

Page

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Youths hurt in car blast in Fisher driveway

Two Canberra youths were injured when an explosion occurred in a Fisher home driveway at midday. The blast, described as forceful, hurled one youth from a car and left others with injuries. Investigations indicate detonators were involved and authorities say the incident may have occurred on private property.

Canberra Kaleoorlie Street Fisher Miidday Justin Bourne Pearce Vaility Hospital Mark Holhind Sky Alta

Oil slicks sighted claim salvage on ship

Report notes oil slicks sighted around a ship with salvage actions under way. Rescue efforts referenced include crewing and weather conditions affecting a distress situation. The vessel involved appears linked to a company name, with attention to ownership and potential salvage responsibilities.

Hosta Hn Day NSP Ruiter Amerall Any Siete

Report appears garbled with mixed words and names, but references include Sanh Martha Herne Toki Lil Dana and Os Coast Cyent Sal vhs Linker Gari Zosly. No clear event or outcome established.

Hosta Martha Herne Toki Dana Ouay

Unclear OCR fragment reports a quake event in Hong Kong

Fragmentary text from Reuters describes a quake near Hong Kong with references to observatory and officials. The garbled lines obscure specifics such as date, magnitude, or exact location, leaving the core event unreadable.

Mortinp W.G Hong Kong NAP Reuter Honefois Kiyah Observatory

Allegation in Congress on padded South Korean contracts

In a November 28 letter to Senator Proxmire the US Army accuses South Korean contractors of bid rigging and bribery in weaponry procurement. Defense officials say new procedures aim to save money and ensure contracts are honored at the lowest price, free of collusion.

Washington Reuter SS Army Congress Aris South Korea William Prostitte Defence Department Vic Marea Brownimin Stiny South Kutew Brownman Peoxmire Oreatts

Aggression urged as business seeks gains after devaluation

Government figures show mixed reaction to post devaluation policy as Prime Minister Fraser urges aggressive business action. He argues devaluation makes Australian goods cheaper versus imports and that firms already have incentives. Gallup Poll shows Labor 50 percent support, Liberal National 45 percent, with many misjudging timing. Fraser notes added incentives unlikely despite requests from business groups.

Fraser Yesturdas Iser Ollie Gestertag Vichonan Reystable Gallup Gallp Liber Sylianis Canliion Ninh Trayer

Fragmented OCR notes on Treasury security notices and market timing

A jumble of phrases references Treasury securities, interest cuts, and payment timings. It mentions Week ended, Tuesday, notes, Ny, and expected payments around early April. Several garbled proper nouns and dates impede clear facts.

Fragmented OCR note on city building and infrastructure

A garbled OCR text fragment discusses a city building project and related departments. It mentions a pull panel, construction timing, and various unreadable names and places. The readable parts suggest planning or oversight notes without clear events or entities.

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Rightists block Beirut streets during a tense scene as security forces patrol the area and a sergeant reports on the situation. Observers note sectarian tensions amid a reported attack and ongoing street demonstrations in the capital.

Boy Shot In Both Legs At Night

A man sustained gunshot wounds to both legs during an altercation reported late last night. Police say the incident occurred in a busy area near Savutiarn and Moypaat, with witnesses noting heated exchanges before the shots.

Pilot crashes as honour message fades

Fragmented OCR reports a plane crash at Alice Spennus Airport on a Wednesday. The pilot and others are feared dead and a minister notes an open sense of tribute as details remain unclear.

Tuck Alice Spennus

South Africa page on telecommunication project progress

Report notes development work by porters and correspondents on the Telstins project in South Africa. Mentions regional coverage and upcoming milestones, with limited readable details on personnel and locales.

Telstins Ig South Ki Page

Thee Act Pulive investigating 44 shests

Page 7 summary notes an act or investigation into 44 ships with price changes since Bos Day. References to wheat harvest near August season and a limerick contest details appear on Page 3.

Cardone Crossan Life Style Note Feature

Wald News outs page teaser highlights lifestyle items by Cardone Crossan. Tae List iia appears as a brief cross reference, noting fashion hints and local interest features in the outer pages.

Wald News Tae

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