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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
1
The ACT Fire Brigade aids water shortages by deploying a pump unit at Regan Point. Canberra faces soaring consumption with 327 million gallons used in 24 hours, 47 million above the limit. Goulburn reports open cheque for city water equipment while Canberra prepares further measures amid forecast hot weather.
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Five year old Peter Rodney Barr Way of Lindisfarne was clinically dead for 30 minutes after being dragged from Watermen's Dock Hobart around 8am Tuesday. He remains in intensive care at Royal Hobart Hospital as medics battle to save him. His father, a hairdresser, found him floating after he rode his bicycle down a ramp recently built by the Hobart Marine Board.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew named December 31 1971 as Britain's planned withdrawal date and warned enemies they must be ready. He said Singapore would build up defense including air and land forces with American rifles and new arrangements after the withdrawal. A five power conference with Britain Australia New Zealand Singapore and Malaysia was planned to discuss defence.
In Colombo on February 20, 1966 the Supreme Court heard the opening of a plot trial. The accused, including a former Army Commander Major General Richard Uall, pleaded not guilty to charges of complicity in a coup against the government. The proceedings continued amid intense scrutiny and a cautious public stance.
Early today Prime Minister Gorton directed ministers to mobilize emergency postal services. Volunteers were asked to drive mail vans while street letter boxes were restricted and postings limited to official post offices in metropolitan and some provincial areas. The APWU demanded changes, and talks ran late with no union acceptance of the conditions.
Emergency mail disruptions sweep Canberra with the AWU criticizing the Postmaster General and calling for swift negotiations. The Federal executive convenes after drivers vote to meet and consider recommendations while examining government moves to keep mails moving. Army couriers and air express services bolster delivery as Canberra and Sydney gauges impact on enrolments, pensions, and blood supplies.
Sydney reports damage from floods along NSW north coast could top 1 million, says Minister for Public Works Hughes after tour. Hayings Shire near Wauchope blamed for over 800,000 in losses, with costs reaching 600,000 for breached ridges. Macleay and Nambucca shires less affected. More storms expected near Maitland. most rivers receding. Pacific Highway closed in several places. Nyngan also affected. police check river banks as week-long rains resume.
A British Aircraft Corporation BAC 111 twin jet will arrive at RAAF Base Fairholm to serve as the No. 34 VIP Transport Squadron flagship. The executive jet features VIP seating, writing desks, and a convertible bed with rear space for about 30 passengers. The squadron will operate two BAC 111s, three Mystere jets, two HS-748 turboprops, and two Viscount turboprops. Two Convair aircraft were sold later this year.
The Minister for the Army and the Minister for Science announce successful applicants from ACT schools for Commonwealth scholarships based on NSW Higher School Certificate results. Due to a mail van drivers strike letters can be collected at the Department of Education and Science in Childers Street Turner from Sam tomorrow. Scholarships span university advanced and secondary levels. Detalis- Page 15.
Senator Gorton debated UK defence cuts and opposed moves to destroy North Vietnam while noting the US could inflict damage if needed. He cautioned against drastic escalations and framed the issue within broader Southeast Asia policy.
The US State Department will not comment on conditions for peace talks. Sidelined by Hanol's representatives in Paris, the dispute limits access to details as officials defer comment. Page 7 coverage notes naval lieutenant classifieds across pages 25 to 27.
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