Refugees flee as attack on Tay Ninh intensifies
AAP report from Saigon notes refugees streaming toward Saigon while Communist forces press the assault on Tay Ninh about 100 kilometers northwest of the city. Officials describe a sharp drop in fear as the shelling escalates and militia units report tighter security measures amid intensified operations near Pho Chau and surrounding districts.
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Tay Ninh
Saigon
Tolay
Emiane
Tor Saigon
Phoce
Ponte
ponte on January 7 "The Stinon _commyind
Corrifor
Mchane
Thien Ainers
Fem
Milne
Centon Rt
Late News From Saigon and surrounding areas
A garbled late news fragment describes Viet Nam war developments including Vietcong activity near Saigon, U S naval movements, and calls for a unified response at a Mars conference. It mentions Cambodian relief concerns and possible international condemnations, with references to several signatories and military actions in the region.
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Hain
Chin
France
Briain
Soviet Union
United States
Foreign Ministry
Het
Phoon Leong
Late Christmas for Darwin evacuees
A damaged account describes an evacuee Christmas event in Darwin with rides and sweets. A BEAAF helicopter delivered toys and care to children missed during the cyclone. A mother mentions hardship in rebuilding while others express relief at the relief effort.
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Fren
Simta Chine
BEAAF
Santi
Shin Retvenee
Iit
Dissent in universities under fire from former Newcastle VC
Former University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor Professor James Auchmuty criticized campus dissent as devolving into thug like behavior on ABC radio. He argued universities should foster intelligent argument not mass remonstration, calling for participatory democracy focused on motivation and mind quality rather than exams alone.
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University of Newcastle
James Auchmuty
Auhmann
ABC
Ulily University
Aucutty
Sth
Papuan breakaway group forms "government"
A Sunday report from WEWaK notes Papuan separatists declaring a pending unilateral independence, holding a secret meeting in Port Moresby and in Wewak. The move draws condemnation from Australian officials and the Papua New Guinea government, while interim groups rally support from unions and local councils.
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Wewak
Negeeyston
Ken
Port Horesby
Papua Besenu
Jeuier
Josephine Abuijah
Simon Kaun
Papua New Guinea
Somare
Kautol
Abuja
Faye
Me Gritchley
Somure Aso
X Plantation
Adtetia
Sodatrone
Rau
Kami
200000 Jobs Affected By NSW Power Restrictions
NSW Government panel orders power limits to two zones northern and southern, forcing over 200000 NSW workers to be stood down. Minister Freulensteig says there is no alternative due to strained supply. Army involvement unlikely though volunteers could be called if unions expel workers. Blackouts anticipated but not as severe as feared.
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Sydney
Nsw
Tomorow
Mines
Ayy Energy
Freulensteig
NRW
Latour
Unin
NSW power dispute lurches as workers face buyout
Industrial unrest grips New South Wales as unions demand job safeguards and higher pay while councils move to repeal wage offers. Senior Labor ministers caution that the electricity sector could be at risk, with votes and protests spreading across suburban districts and regional towns.
Restrictions breach triggers heavy fines across essential services
The report outlines penalties for violations of control measures affecting utilities and industry. It cites fines up to 1000 for plant operation breaches and details restrictions on food production, printing, broadcasting, and essential services. Measures limit capacity, curb heating, lighting, and outdoor activity to preserve safety.
Aid to Beat Rare Illness Brings Brisbane Family Appeal
Brisbane residents appeal for funds to send three dying children to the United States for heart surgery and after care. The Thornhill family of Balmoral, including Catherine 16 Dominique 9 and Christopher 6, have lost two brothers and a sister to the illness. Former Queensland ALP leader Jack Houiston leads the drive, with initial support and a reported £100 raised toward the required sum.
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Brisbane
Queensland
ALP
United States
Jack Houiston
Thornhill
Cathrine
Dominique
Christopher
Balmoral
Sydney
Gee
Mica Kirt
Stephen
ANZAAS Address Set for Canberra Theatre
The 46th congress of the Kan and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science will hold in Canberra Theatre at Rpm. Due to limited seating a closed circuit system will broadcast the presidential address by Mr Justice J Wootten to overflow attendees.
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John Kors Oi Krother
Kan
New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Science
Canberra
Rpm
Toda
Anzaas
Justice J. Wootten
ANZAAS Congress to Meet in Canberra at ANU
ANZAAS Congress to be held at Melville Hall ANU with sessions on science and technology led by Professor G M Sawer and Prime Minister Whitlam. The event includes anthropology microbiology and industrial research topics, running through Friday with lectures and public forums.
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Melville Hall
ANU
Whitlam
Australian “Academy
G. M Science
Wm McIuwe
Canberra
Grammer School
Flinders Way
Grazing land fire near Belmont Forest fanned by exercise
An Army exercise near Belmont Forest 16 kilometres south of Gunning sparked a bushfire that burned several hundred hectares of grazing land. About 200 soldiers and volunteers fought the blaze under local officers and firefighting teams, with reports of explosives used during the effort and rapid containment overnight.
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Belmont Forest
Gunning
Conte
Awning
Ack
Anita
Goodradighes
Fragmented World News and Local Notices Mosaic
A scrambled OCR excerpt shows references to West Germany Cyprus and Australia with mentions of rioters protests and a British departure. It also hints at medical benefits for pregnant workers, cricket tour details, and army involvement, set among World News and sports sections with page markers and classifieds.
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Germany
Ganlal
Tee Austratia
Pane 8
Cyprus
Gusormitente Athen
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