Canberra man wins lottery after long dream come true
Resident of Canberra since 1959 Mr Francis retired Lyons and finally claimed a prize of $5,690 after entering a lottery with his last ticket. He works as a bus driver and shared plans to celebrate with friends while adjusting daily routines for the win. He is married with three children including twin daughters and a son.
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Lee
Canberra
Commonwealth ends nine day Singapore meeting without schedule
In Singapore the Commonwealth conclave closed with no time or place chosen for the next gathering. Leaders, including Australia's Prime Minister Gorton, voiced reservations about the declaration's approach to racial issues, questioning its value and the clauses' strength. Zambia's President offered comments from the opposite end of the spectrum.
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Canberra Weather Turns Cold With Low Fire Danger
Unseasonable Canberra weather continues today with a forecast high near 72 degrees, about 10 degrees below January average and four degrees above yesterday. Cloud cover and cooler temperatures keep fire danger low to moderate.
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Cambodian air force near destruction in Phnom Penh attack
Communist forces launched a predawn assault on Phnom Penh from three sides with rocket and mortar fire and small arms. The airport at Pochentong was hit, igniting fuel and munitions and causing a fire that lasted hours. An official said almost all air force aircraft were destroyed as ships and naval facilities along the Mekong faced rocket fire.
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Cambodian capital attacked after Sihanouk ouster
The capital Phnom Penh faced a large attack as the Cambodian war resumed following the removal of Prince Norodom Sihanouk as Chief of State. Early hours saw casualties unknown, with many dead and wounded ferried to hospitals while explosions and mortar fire covered the riverfront and key sites including the naval base ferry dock and a bridge to the business district.
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40 Australians in Phnom Penh
About 40 Australian men women and children are in Phnom Penh awaiting possible evacuation amid ongoing fighting. Diplomatic sources in Singapore report a plan for evacuation. casualties and details of the attack are unclear as fighting rages in the Cambodian capital.
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Australia Holds Upper Hand in Melbourne Test
Australia sits in control as England trails on the third day at the MCG. Lawry declared the innings at 97 493, with Chappell bowing out for 111 after a 97 partnership between Marsh and O Keefe. Marsh top-scored with 92 while Walters and Duncan contributed small scores. England’s opening pair Boycott and Luckhurst started steadily for England, and the full report awaits on the back page.
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O'Keefe
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Alan Thomson
Gent Boysett
Brian Luckhurst
Pgsland
Baby Left in Car Dies Near Cooma
A infant died after being left in a car with a mother and a one year old beside a property near Cooma. The child ceased breathing while the mother returned and found Nie fey lacking in air after being smothered by the car interior. The incident occurred yesterday with the older sibling present in the vehicle.
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Ethiopian Airlines hijacked on local flight to Khartoum
An Ethiopian Airlines plane on a local flight was hijacked today en route to Khartoum. The airline spokesman said there were 20 passengers aboard, with some believed to be American tourists.
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Solo rower safe after beaching at Kennett River
Richard Bendell 29, an Australian oarsman, reached Kennett River beach in 6ft surf after failing to row the strait to Tasmania. He had been swept east before turning west toward Port Phillip Bay, guided ashore by Lifesavers. Bendell, exhausted and underweight, had not eaten for two days but appeared well aside from sunburnt lips.
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Tasmania
Kennedy Defeat Shocks Deputy Leader Bid
A political setback for Senator Kennedy marked a defeat in his bid for deputy leader as the newspaper notes a damaged appearance of Kennedy’s campaign. The report details broader political commentary and related events across national and international pages.
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