Canberra storm floods suburbs and damages homes fences
A violent thunderstorm battered Canberra for over 45 minutes, uprooting trees, flooding homes and garages, and scattering debris across suburbs. Aranda and Scullin suffered severe flooding with cars swept from driveways, hail blocks clogging drains, and residents planning a deputation for better drainage. Weather officials cited warm moist air and a low pressure trough as the storm’s cause, with rainfall peaks across Gudgenby Yarralumla and other locations.
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Australia
Looters move in after cyclone Ada in Central Queensland
Brisbane reports looters in cyclone wrecked towns as Ada death toll remains eight. Police reinforce to curb theft while medical teams probe sickness outbreaks. Navy Minister to push Interior Ministry to fix warning gaps as island resorts and coastal towns face continued flood cutoffs and missing persons.
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Australian cricket team names twelve for first test
The Australian tourists pick 12 players from which to form the squad for the first test against South Africa, with L B Lawry captain and Clappill named captain twice. Officials monitor disease signs as Calen reports gastroenteritis cases and cyclone injuries prompt medical dispatches. cyclone fatalities named and rescue plans discussed, including a proposed cyclone warning station between Townsville and Mackay.
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Aasp-Reulter
South Africa
Newlask& Hood
Queanbeyan to get second river bridge by 1971
Alderman F. E. Land says NSW Government has approved a dollar-for-dollar grant of 20000 pounds to finance a new heavy duty bridge at Morrisett Street. Plans due by June 30, work to start late 1970 and finish early 1971, creating an alternative access between East Queanbeyan industry and the rail head and easing heavy vehicle traffic.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra taxi fares set to rise under new rates
Canberra fares rise from 17.5¢ to 21¢ per mile, time rate from 1.80 to 2.50 per hour, radio fee from 5¢ to 10¢, long-trip rate from 1 to 2. Intra-Canberra flagfall remains 20¢ with higher wedding and funeral hire charges. Six more plates to issue, interim Taxi Advisor Council to be formed to oversee a legislated taxi administration. Driver wages and costs cited as justification. new plates bring total taxis to 79. Regulation amendments trigger implementation. The move follows calls for more taxis due to population growth and industry expansion.
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ASIO Picks New Director From Short List
The Attorney General will announce the new Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head to succeed Sir Charles Spry. The successor chosen from a two name short list includes deputy head Peter Barbour, and the appointment awaits Executive Council ratification.
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
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Israelis Cross Line Attack on Jordan
Israeli troops supported by reinforcements launched a heavy assault on the Ghor Safi area in southern Jordan near the Dead Sea, according to the Fatah guerrilla group. The report, dated Amman, notes intensified cross‑border activity with military forces engaged in the area.
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Israelis push across ceasefire line in major raid
Arabic and Israeli forces clash with tanks artillery and jets near Sali Fifa Numeira and Ghor Safi as Tel Aviv reports a two hour battle with no Israeli casualties. Arab forces claim several guerrillas killed and tanks damaged. Baghdad reports a plot to overthrow the Baath regime foiled by a special court.
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Tralee restaurant approved for 35000 catering rights at Monaro tract
The Yarrowlumla Shire Council approved a building plan for a 35000 restaurant at Tralee on a 3000 acre Monaro Highway property near Canberra. Owner B Morrison said the eatery is part of the first stage of a motor speedway project. Peter Gurbiel said the Canberra Stock Car Club started the project about three years ago. Excavation work began a year ago and the restaurant, built for K F Nurse Pty Ltd, should be ready in seven to eight weeks with the track nearly complete and due to operate by March.
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Canberra
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K. F. Nurse Pty Ltd
LEASE BREACH AT FYSHWICK
A Fyshwick firm faced successful prosecution for lease terms noncompliance signaling tighter enforcement of ACT lease provisions. The report mentions related items on conversions, export embargos, and international health and welfare matters, with multiple pages and topics noted.
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Fyshwick
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