Wentworth Calls UN a Failure in Adelaide Speech
In Adelaide Monday the Minister for Social Services and Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Wentworth, described the United Nations as a failure and said Australia should shift from primary production to developing mineral and secondary industries. He spoke at Westminster School opening of the National Assembly of Youth, warning UN may not face up to global problems while urging continued support. He stressed Australia must rethink development and expand secondary industries to meet future demand, warning against artificial subsidies that undercut farmers. The speech urged building up industry and resources to balance fluctuating markets.
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Heart transplant survival rises to about thirty five percent
A report from the Associated Press quoted Dr Christiaan Barnard stating that one in three heart transplant patients could survive now, with a rounded figure near 35 percent. The late Florence, hospital and transplant context are noted, reflecting early optimism in transplant outcomes.
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Man Armed with Knife Robs PMG Driver in Melbourne
A man wielding a knife bound and gagged a PMG mail driver at Elwood and forced him to drive to Albert Park and South Yarra where the vehicle was dumped. The driver escaped with a woman motorist’s help, police seek stolen registered mail value, and the victim was hospitalized for observation.
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Luxury liner Carmania runs aground near Bahamas
The British luxury liner Carmania, carrying about 450 passengers, ran aground on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas last night. A rescue tug was en route from Bermuda to assist. A diver found the hull resting on coral sand with no holes or casualties reported. the ship was cruising from Port Everglades and most passengers were American.
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Informal talks shape Asian defence at Commonwealth PMs meet
Australian officials report progress on drafting a final communique at the Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference. An informal five power gathering involving Britain Australia New Zealand Malaysia and Singapore is planned at Gorton’s hotel suite next Friday. Officials note Australia seeks a just durable settlement in Vietnam and supports British negotiations on Rhodesia while preparing for a formal powers meeting later in the year.
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Canberra grows as population rate rebounds in 1968
Canberra's growth rate rose in 1968 after a 1967 dip, with end-September 1968 estimates placing Canberra's population at about 115000, up from 105800 a year earlier. The report notes a roughly 5.7 percent growth for the year and highlights gender balance and recent demographic shifts.
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Synthetics on trial in Weeping Ton district
A panel of three women conducted the first public trial tasting synthetic sponges made from soybeans and tripe. Blindfolded tasters found little difference between the taste and appearance of the two sponge samples, and then re-tasted with eyes open, confirming the initial judgment in a trial held yesterday.
T A A Men Face Heavy Fines
Sydney Melbourne strike by Trans port Workers Union grounds staff reduces TAA services to 20 percent. A Commonwealth Commissioner warned of drastic action if operations do not resume. fines proposed at 1000 dollars per day per striker and 100 dollars per day per man.
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Strikes Disrupt TAA Flights Across Australia
Strikers to meet in all main states to discuss Commissioner Gough decision as TAA faces widespread disruption. Only two TAA jets operated today on Brisbane routes while direct Sydney Melbourne flights were cancelled. Ansett and ANA report capacity issues with delays and seat shortages affecting passengers nationwide.
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Warm Humid Weather to Persist with Spot Showers
A late thunderstorm brought brief relief from hot sticky air yesterday but more warm humid conditions are expected today. Clouds will thicken into unsettled showers and local thunderstorms with gusty northeast to northwest winds and squalls. Highs near 89, yesterday reached 83, low 59.
Rose named fighter of the year by world boxing group
In Manila the World Boxing Council named Lionel Rose of Australia as fighter of the year 1968 after four wins. Rose won the bantamweight title from Japan's Harada and defended it against Sakurai and Castillo, beat Jose Medel in a non title bout, then defeated Castillo again. Cassius Clay is world heavyweight champion with Frazier Ellis Liston among top contenders.
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Quart Milk Cartons Arrive in Canberra From Two Suppliers
Dairy Farmers Co operative Ltd will introduce rectangular quart cartons in Canberra starting tomorrow, while Bega Co operative Ltd plans to roll out tentatively toward month end with the familiar rounded bottles. The Pure-Pak cartons cost 24¢ per quart, about 2d less than two pint bottles, and are praised for light weight, less breakage, easy opening and resealing. Dairy Farmers will offer pasteurised and homogenised milk in the new packs and may convert pint cartons to Pure-Pak as supplies run out.
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US denies meat import cut charges
The US government rejects claims that voluntary restraints on meat imports were driven by a surge in exports from Canada and Central America. Ambassador Crook in Canberra cited sharply higher imports from Australia and New Zealand as the main factor behind last year’s restraint program.
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Exam results and merit lists for ACT schools
The Canberra Times will publish the School Certificate examination results tomorrow along with the Order of Merit list for the Higher School Certificate and the list of students awarded to ACT schools. More technical college results are on Page 16.
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