Doctor fees may rise in ACT
Canberra doctors warn that surgery consultations and home visit charges could increase after the ACT branch of the Australian Medical Association plans a fee revision at its next annual meeting. NSW costs rising may influence ACT decisions, with anticipated rises up to ten percent. In Canberra current fees stand at three dollars for a surgical consultation and four dollars for a home visit.
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Australian Medical Association
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MBF seeks interim benefit rise to offset NSW doctors’ fees
Sydney reports the Medical and Hospital Benefits Fund of Australia seeking Commonwealth approval for immediate interim increases to offset rising NSW doctor fees. MBF general manager I F Cade says they aim to bring combined benefits to about zero percent of common fees, with a committee and AMA inquiry ongoing and a request to Dr Forbes for an immediate increase. Dr K R Davies of the AMA notes fee rises would hit country doctors due to travel and higher costs like nursing, vehicle upkeep, disposables, and rent.
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Australian Medical Association
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AMA
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Freighter Strikes HMAS Melbourne in Sydney Harbour
A Japanese freighter named Mikagesan Maru struck the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne while Melbourne underwent a refit in Sydney Harbour. The collision occurred as the freighter was being towed away with two tugs. Navy spokesman reported only minor damage to both ships.
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HMAS
Contos FO CyhOE ERS Viblos yt Yretead of uly
Fragmentary late news item notes the Viblos, Minnie, and Mr Gortor in a Sunday event near Australia with possible haul cost changes and speculation on a seeifiy tape. Names read clearly include Minnie and Mr Gortor, with unclear context and dates.
Boy's Body Found Near Batemans Bay Shores
A teenage boy was washed ashore at Durras five miles north of Batemans Bay. Police say the youth is unidentified. Two boys are missing at sea: Robert Shearer 12 Condell Park Sydney and Mark Parker 14 Cooma. The Bardot yacht, with Mark Parker aboard, has not been seen since Boxing Day. A $1000 reward offers for Bardot sinking information.
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Batemans Bay
Robert Shearer
Condell Park
Sydney
Hatemans Bay
Mark Parker
Cooma
Merimbula
Two Hurt In Clyde Mountain Car Crash
An RAAF helicopter sent to airlift two seriously injured men from Clyde Mountain had to return to Canberra due to heavy cloud. Two Batemans Bay ambulances then brought the Port Melbourne men to Canberra Hospital. The other car occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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Batemans Bay
Douglas Magor
Ronald Evans
Bath Place
Port Melbourne
Canberra Weekend Weather Outlook
Warm and humid conditions expected in Canberra this weekend with forecast highs around 85 and lows near 56. Tomorrow looks warmer, but unsettled conditions may develop later in the day.
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Canberra
Sweden to Recognise North Vietnam Diplomatically
Sweden became the first western country to grant full diplomatic recognition to North Vietnam after a cabinet decision. Foreign Minister Nilsson cabled North Vietnam’s Trinh proposing established relations as Paris talks advance toward peace. The move follows Sweden’s 1967 withdrawal of representation from Saigon and comes amid past Swedish protests over US policy in Vietnam.
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Vietnam war tolls exceed allied losses in 1968
Saigon said 191,307 Vietcong and North Vietnamese troops were killed in 1968, about six times allied losses. South Vietnamese deaths were 17,486 that year. US battle deaths by December 28 stood at 14,521, with the Vietcong and North Vietnamese estimated at 100,000 in the south.
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Tet Deadly Offensives Cited with Big Losses
United Press International from Sai Gon notes total Communist deaths with 85,124 killed in 1967, reflecting heavy Tet and May offensives last year. A spokesman said losses reduced fighting capability to a “very limited” level compared with 1967 US bombing campaigns to forestall Tet.
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United Press International
Saigon
Zambia calls for invasion of Rhodesia to topple Smith regime
At a Commonwealth conference in London President Kaunda urged invasion to end white minority rule in Rhodesia. Dr Banda warned foreign troops cannot guarantee Rhodesia’s freedom, while the Malaysian premier opposed force, urging negotiations and stronger sanctions.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman
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Thousands Affected By T A A Strike In Sydney
The TAA ground staff strike has stranded thousands, with many forced to fly Ansett or cancel trips. TAA cut interstate and Canberra services, operating limited flights as fuel lasts. Union, led by two dozen refuelling tankers drivers, defied arbitration to return to work. A further meeting is set after a compulsory conference failed. The union seeks reinstatement of a Sydney airport porter blamed on alleged timecard falsification.
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TAA
Ansett
Canberra Lody
Transport Workers Union
Gough
Striking ACT TA A and TWU spread across states
ACT strike by TAA workers extends to Canberra with two members staying out while TWU endorses the action. Disruptions ripple as TAA limits flights to Melbourne and Sydney. some services to Perth and Canberra maintained, while fuel depots face strain and Ansett adds flights to cope.
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TAA
Perth
Canberra
Sydney
Ansett
Adelaide
Ansett Airlines
Alice Springs
Venus-6 joins Soviet Venus mission toward May landing
The Soviet Union launched Venus-6 and Venus-5 unmanned spacecraft to study the planet's atmosphere. Tass reports both crafts, each about 2,500 lb, carry Lenin pennants and a Soviet coat of arms and are on predetermined flight paths. Venus-6 aims for a mid May soft landing on the night side. Venus-5 seeks atmospheric data from a different Venus region.
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Soviet Union
Venus
Tass
Sion
Enus4
Earth
Riddles
Lenin
Year wait at ACT Child Guidance Clinic Kingston
Parents wait up to a year to discuss their children's psychological problems at the ACT Child Guidance Clinic in Kingston. Severe staff shortages have caused delays. urgent cases proceed with minimal waits. The clinic, run by ACT Health Services, relies on social workers, speech therapists, and non specialist testers to advise families while vacancies persist for psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.
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ACT Health Services Branch
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Ond
Julian Kate
Sydney University
Brian Hennessy
Act
Victoria Faces New Fire Threat Rising Heat and Winds
News summary notes Victoria braces for more serious fires as forecasts warn of high temperatures and strong winds. Other items mention Middle East peace talks, Apollo 11 crew formation, labor shifts from computing, computer screening aids in medicine, a Haldane biography review, and jockey Ted Doon's 12 month suspension for foul riding.
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