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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1968

Page

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Canberra Rain Briefs Town’s Dry Spell, Roof Leaks Highlight

Thundering showers eased Canberra’s drought with up to 75 points in parts yesterday and 23 million gallons of water in 24 hours. Parliament House roof leaked, Woden Valley received about 62 points, Bendora triple city totals, and fines were issued for water restrictions. Forecasters predict cooler, drier conditions with a 75 degree top.

Bureau of Meteorotops Wat & Department Ot Hema Bendora Lyons Woden Valley Parliament House Eggleton Canberra Hermes Red Hill Toxerh_ O'Connor Pelsart Street Cecily Dawn Hobday Far Southout

Indian in US poll sparks candidate debate in Miami Beach

A presidential candidate described as one eighth Indian faces criticism over heritage while pledging to return lands to Native peoples and ban filming of dubbed content on television. The remarks touch on identity and policy in a volatile political moment.

Miami Beach Reuter Chet United States

Brine Mine Report Details Turbulent Day

A partial deciphering notes a hazardous sequence at the Brine Mine near Wolverley. Report references a cavern event and attempts to control a gas or liquid release affecting workers and operations, with unclear outcomes and ongoing investigations by authorities.

New Prime Minister Gorton sworn in amid brief ceremony

Senator John Grey Gorton was sworn in as Australia s 19th Prime Minister by Governor General Lord Casey in Melbourne. The 56 year old Liberal leader arrived early with his family, the short private ceremony began at 2 30 pm after caretaker PM McEwen tendered resignation. Lord Casey welcomed Gorton and noted unprecedented events leading to the leadership change.

John Grey Gorton Australia Lord Casey Sounn A Michel Melbourne Government House Autras Lordy McMahon Country Party Mc McEwen Prime Minister's Department John Bunting McEwen Gorton Liberal Party Ausra Gey Gorton Casey Toanna Gorton Senator Gorton Michael Gorton Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman London House of Commons Lee Lord Caney Hastuck Department of External Affairs Department of Defence Canberra

Gorton Wife Reflects On Busy First Day At Lodge

Mrs Gorton, newly married to Australia’s Prime Minister, describes the Lodge’s bustle as she adjusts. She jokes about tired feet, plans unknown, and asks photographers to forgive the floral rearrangements in the government residence. She admits uncertainty about coping with her new role.

Australia Gorton Os Tve

Cabinet weighs Australia's role in London talks on withdrawals

Australian Prime Minister Gorton weighs joining five nation talks in London after Singapore appeals to Britain to discuss withdrawals from Malaysia and Singapore. Cabinet to decide, with officials noting accelerated British troop withdrawals and possible relocation of Commonwealth troops to New Zealand.

Five power talks eyed after Thomson tour

Wellington reports indicate a five power conference on the Defence of South east Asia is likely within months. Britain Australia New Zealand Malaysia and Singapore would discuss timing after Commonwealth Secretary Thomson arrived. He said talks would be held soon and Australia and New Zealand would not be abandoned in Europe if necessary. London reports Singapore PM Lee had little chance of Britain agreeing to rapid Far East military withdrawal. cabinet outlines the general withdrawal plan.

Liberal Party Wil Iiely Australia Hasluck Defence Fairhall James Plimsoll Thomson Canberra New Zealand Gorton Britain Malaysia Singapore Commonwealth Brigade Wellington South-east Asia Thomason Port Sydney Europe London Idee Lee Mir Wiisan Far East Aes Si

Australian accents disrupt Viet Nam radio net near Saigon

In Tay Ninh province communist units used voices with Australian accents to jam U S radio links. Starting January 3 the voice episodes lasted about two hours, telling Colonel Henchman to fire on a unit he believed Australia-based. US command confirmed no Australian units in the area.

Vietnam Tay Ninh Province Associated Press John Heechman

B I G laid trap says Anthony

The passage reports statements by Anthony as Minister for Primary Industry claiming B I G laid a trap. It references other items: Robert Leta and Sir Joan Crawford in ANU leadership talks, Louis Block's death after heart transplant, and a moon landing with bucket pictures pictured.

Robert Leta The ANU Joan Crawford Sir John

Australian soldier found guilty in Vietnam case

A decorated Australian serviceman is reported guilty in a Vietnam related case. The snippet lists unrelated page labels and sections, with the core item indicating a conviction involving a military figure. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Vietnam

Trade with Rhodesia firm fined in court ruling

A Liverpool firm, Super Heater Company Ltd, was fined £27.75 ($59,468) after being found guilty on 10 counts of illegal trade with Rhodesia. The magistrate also ordered payment of £525 ($1,124) in coins.

Liverpool CARP Rhodesia Super Heater Company Ltd Artests Nd

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