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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1968

Page

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Postal Drivers Strike Grips NSW Sydney Area

NSW 700 PMG van drivers halted work after a Sydney driver was dismissed. Canberra drivers also poised for action with meetings planned in Newcastle and Canberra. Public mail service disrupted across Sydney Canberra Wollongong and Newcastle as union leaders vow to escalate nationally.

Sydney Nsw Kingston Mail Act F. E Jacobs Canberra Ponts and Telegraphs M. Skelton Wink Amalgamated F. Richardson Sdney Suatters Sydney Trader Mall Commond Howrd APMG Redfern Mill Exchange Richardson PMC Newvale Wollongong Enill PMG Ajon Newcastle

Cool head averts bad acid burns

A Nant operator Garry Mayon, 24, of Turner, prevented serious burns after an overturned loader on a Cotter track spilled battery acid. He held the stream to wash acid from his chest and stomach, then escaped and alerted others. He was rescued after about two hours and admitted to Canberra Community Hospital in stable condition with minor injuries. Senior police praised his coolness.

Cotter Garry Mayon Northbourne Avenue Turner Bendora Mr Mason Bithh Meisons Tidbinbilly Mason Canberra

Local News Briefs Amid Turmoil and Unrest

Fragmentary newspaper text describes late news from the area with references to officials, protests, and potential safety concerns. Mentions of authorities and public response appear amid garbled lines, suggesting unfolding events and a cautious outlook for residents.

Polish drive expels US aide after tense incident

In Warsaw a US assistant military attaché Lieutenant Colonel Edward Menger was expelled by Poland following a dramatic incident outside a military facility. The US Embassy confirmed the move after the security breach and arrest at gunpoint earlier this month.

Warsaw Poland Animary Edward Menger Metzger Sealral

SMA fees to be decided by arbitration

Sydney Thursday report that a Supreme Court judge from South Australia will act as arbitrator between the NSW Government and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority to fix licence fees for occupation of sites. Lands Minister Lewis said the decision aims to resolve the fee dispute.

Sydney Thurday Jude Nsw Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Walbos Ites Roschusko- Nasional Tor Lewis Justice Ee

Fraser to Head Army and Education Duties in interim ministry

The Minister for the Army Malcolm Fraser has taken over the education and science duties from Senator Gorton until the new ministry is announced after the Higgins by election on February 2. Fraser may become permanent Minister for Education and Science or move to Supply. if so, he would be the youngest inner Cabinet minister. Fraser, MP for Wannon, studied at Melbourne Grammar and Oxford, first elected in 1955 and appointed Army minister in 1965.

Army Malcolm Fraser Senator Gorton Gorton Science Wannot Fraser Waanso Henry Tasmania Wannon Victoria Melbourne Grammer Oxford House of Representatives

British foreign secretary comments on secretaries campaign

In Washington MF Brown says he is not in favor of young pretty secretaries coming to work early but supports them staying late, replying to a Daily Sketch inquiry amid the Imperial Britain hacking campaign.

London MF Brown Washington Daily Sketch Britain Tam Pam Brown Clinnee Brit Palling Southat Asia Treaty Organision SEATO United ® World Authority

Minister bans three books and lifts one ban

The Minister for Customs and Excise Sean tor Anderson banned three imports and removed a fourth from prohibition. Titles such as Love Play by Alexander Eliot and The Other Victorians by Steven Marcus were restricted, while Eros Denied was lifted after an appeal by agents. A senior lecturer argues the ban system is inconsistent and hinders study of social morality.

Vna Alexander Eliot Steven Marcus Dapersmgat of Excixe

Flood Death Report Inconclusive Incident Details

Aman died yesterday in floods causing a fatal incident with unclear circumstances. authorities have not released full details and the report notes weather conditions and local hazards at the time.

Aman Sim Deniver Pase

Mrs Holt for UK Mrs Holt for UK travel to London

Ma Holt will fly to London to attend the minster Abbey on January 118. She will leave on Sunday.

Ma Holt London Minster Abbey

U K Withdrawal Cabinet backs Lee protest

The Federal Cabinet in Canberra backed a half way response to Singapore's appeal against rapid British withdrawals from Singapore and Malaysia. Australia will support Lee Kuan Yew's urgent London trip but no minister will attend.

Singapore Malaysia Australia Lee Kuan Yew London

Britain planned military withdrawal from Malaysia and Singapore by 1971

The article outlines discussions between former Prime Minister Holt and Mr Wilson on British troop withdrawals from Malaysia and Singapore. It notes Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore doubt concerted action will delay the plan. Singapore PM Lee asked for faster withdrawal, while Australia expects a full British pullout by 1971 despite earlier assurances of mid-1970s retention.

Holt Wilson Malaysia Singapore Britain Australia New Zealand Lee Gorton Thomson Fairhairn Raaf Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee Thyay Map- Reuter Mir Goh Keng Swe Air London Lee Kian Yew Beytish Withy Aruwal Suez Singas

Sihanouk and Bowles Agree on Cambodian Security Pact

Prince Sihanouk announced a U S accord to bar Vietnamese Communists from using Cambodia as a sanctuary. Chester Mowles said U S forces would not invade Cambodia and would allow observer patrols to monitor border areas. The plan keeps Cambodia neutral while allowing limited monitoring by the ICC and allied observers.

Phnom Penh Sihanouk United States United Press International Chester Mowles Johnson Cambodia Interna Central Commission ICC Canada Lidia Poland Howlee Prince Sihanouk Phin Pentay New Delhi Unie Statea Armchaesador Prince Sthantuk Mowlen Soviet Union Iwo IOC United Stites United Nartew Poy Soman China North Vietnesa

Britain and New Zealand discuss Southeast Asia withdrawal

In Auckland and Singapore reports, New Zealand voices concern over a British plan to accelerate withdrawal from Southeast Asia while keeping forces in Malaysia and Singapore. Prime Minister Holyoake says New Zealand will maintain its contribution though not press for continued British presence. UK defence talks to define pace and allied roles progress with Australia and Singapore to follow.

Auckland New Zealand Britain South-east Asia Malaysia Singapore Holyoake Wairahei North Island Commonwealth Relaians Me ‘Thomson Ject

Five thousand Asians a year proposed

Fragmented passage notes a proposed figure of five thousand Asians annually alongside terse references to individuals, institutions, and page locations. The garbled lines mention the Institute, Professor Gustav Nowval, and a page three note about a policy or study, with other scattered items about Vietnam, defence cuts, sanctions, and equal pay debates referenced on various pages.

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New Castle Wollongang Meleawine Atcike Ulaimis Amalgamated Postal Workers ‘Union Georger Slater Melbourne Mallee Commonwealth Affairs Mr Thomson Raaf Base Fairbaln Hastack Mr G. Maser Bolic By Jonathan Gaul Hell's Higgins Melhoures Buttin Mrs Holt U.K Jonathan Cabinet Commonwealth Relations Bowles Cambodis Staten South Vietnam Mr Vee Shington Tah Civil Aviafs Anthony Nt Devel Nt Fairbairn Interior Nixon Sinclair Bowen Labour and National Service Bury Hulme Defence Fairhall Hee Brete Walter and Flin Hall Institute Gustav Nowval Vietnam Mr Rusk Japan Rho Sesia Territories Barnes Papua New Guinea New Guinea Tourist Bureau TAA AE Ee Trey
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