Crude bombs blast Soviet Embassy in Canberra Griffith
A Bulgarian emigre group based in Perth is linked to yesterday’s triple bombing of the Soviet Embassy Chancery in Griffith Canberra Avenue. Crude gelignite devices shattered windows damaged brickwork and a drive surface. Police detained two men after patrol cars converged and a car opposite the front door fled as explosions occurred.
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No injuries after glass-shattered near miss at Soviet Embassy Chancery
Soviet Embassy Chancery top floor rooms survived a blast with flying glass but no injuries reported. Fire brigade evacuated debris, curtain walls may have protected occupants. repairs expected to cost thousands. Fire crews from Canberra alerted. ambulance teams stood by. Soviet Chargé d’Affaires Mr Ae Smirnov notified after the incident.
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Canberra woman wins half of $15,000 lottery prize
Mrs Ann Stokes of Cox Street Ainslie helped a Brisbane visitor and received a half share in a 30000 prize from the Golden Casket lottery. The winning ticket named Showers was bought as thanks for help with coloured postcards on a rainy Canberra day.
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Bombing attempt shocks Tyratian city. no injuries reported
Police report a botched bombing attempt in Tyratian City early Sunday. No injuries occurred as officers investigate the blast damage to a leader’s car amid unclear motives and suspect timing.
Commonwealth Talks Fail to Reach Declaration Agreement
Singapore talks on a proposed declaration of Commonwealth principles collapsed with no agreement. Australia pushed amendments, Britain proposed changes, and Zambia hardened positions over racial discrimination. Officials will rework drafts, delaying any declaration until later in the conference as leaders prepare speeches on regional issues and arms policy.
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Singapore PM appeal for reason as Gorton Trudeau discuss
Singapore's prime minister urges calm and reason as Canadian leaders Gordon Gorton and Pierre Trudeau prepare talks to bridge tensions over the Simons town agreement. Officials say discussions will focus on obligations and regional stability, with no quick solutions expected.
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Australian Jewish Defense League questioned by leaders
In Melbourne Mr Tsi Leibler of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry said the so-called Australian Jewish Defense League did not exist. He noted no Jewish group would back harassment of Soviet Jewry. He consulted heads of Australia’s Jewish associations and found no recognition of the league.
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PNG suspected to rule world with 10 aboard boat
The report notes ten men aboard a boat with three Brisbane divers who vanished ten months ago. It mentions ongoing mystery and international concern as details unfold on page 3. The piece references sea quest detectives and world attention to the missing expedition.
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Soviet protest after Canberra embassy bombing shocks Canberra
The Soviet spokesman condemned the bombing and demanded strict action against the culprits. Moscow's Tass reports Mr Smirnov protested to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs as a formal note awaited. Police plan constant guard at the Embassy, with six officers on duty and radio links to headquarters, after high damage from blasts damaging the Chancery front door and surrounding premises.
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