Postal Office Strike Continues Across Canberra Areas
Canberra centers including Parliament House Curtin and Kingston observe a four hour postal stoppage with many main post offices closed while non official offices remain open. Prime Minister and Labour leaders discuss plans as telegram services and emergency provisions face disruption and staff remain on strike.
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Plan for third bridge may be scrapped in Canberra
The National Capital Development Commission appears to have dropped plans for a third bridge across Lake Burley Griffin and postponed a decision on the Lodge residence, delaying Adelaide Avenue’s completion as a dual carriageway.
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A.B.C. Chief Retires After Long ABC Tenure
Dr J R Darling, 67, announces retirement after 22 years as vice chairman and former chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. He says he was available for reelection but not reappointed, praising his independence while noting past proposals to alter the Act were not enacted.
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Thai airliner crashes into Hong Kong Harbour seven dead
A Thai International Caravelle with 80 aboard plunged into Hong Kong Harbour in fog and light rain. At least seven died, two are missing, 52 rescued from the sea with 13 hospitalized in serious condition. Survivors report life jackets as rescue teams lift the fuselage.
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Soviet ship may have been hit in Haiphong clash
US Defense Department confirmed bombers may have struck a Soviet ship MiKha il Fruenze moored in Haiphong harbour while attacking oil facilities. Moscow lodged a protest and an investigation was ordered. No injuries reported. incident follows prior June 2 claims of a merchant ship hit.
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Queanbeyan baby wins NSW Milk Board beauty prize
Tracie Ann Kirk of Isabella Street Queanbeyan won the NSW Milk Board most beautiful baby title among 400 entrants, earning more than 1500 dollars and two silver cups. She will receive 10 dollars weekly until age five as awards were presented in Sydney by Mrs W McMahon. The Lions Clubs of NSW organized the event raising about 10,000 dollars for charities and Lions projects.
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Holden and Falcon road test sparks factory shake ups
A harsh British road test of the Holden and Falcon sedans in Choice magazine prompts GM Holden to study the report before commenting. Ford says it looks forward to reading the article.
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Falcon
Ky withdraws from presidential race in South Vietnam
SAIGON Friday. South Vietnam Premier Air Vice Marshal Ky withdrew from the September presidential election and will run for vice president on General Thieu’s ticket. The Armed Forces Council backed Thieu, ending the Ky Thieu rivalry and signaling a military-backed move toward democracy amid 13 total nominees before nominations closed.
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Gamble on the ACT and local broadcasts raise concerns
A report outlines Canberra illegal gambling plans and a new baccarat scheme planned for the National Capital. Local shows note a 10 percent Australian-content warning by the Broadcasting Control Board, while UN missions prepare to visit New Guinea and Nauru ahead of potential independence steps.
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Nauru
Missing 8000 coins vanish from Sydney Canberra truck
Police search for 8000 10 cent coins worth 8000 dollars believed stolen from a Sydney to Canberra transport. The truck, heading to Canberra via Berrima, developed generator trouble, two boxes containing 800 dollars in ten cent coins missing upon arrival in Canberra. Coins were secured in 13 pine boxes with metal straps.
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Queen sues Moomba over Pacific quest prize in Melbourne
In Melbourne the Supreme Court issued two writs over the Queen of the Pacific contest held with Moomba Festival. Miss Betty Lim Saw of Kuala Lumpur has sued Moomba Festival Ltd for one third of a $5,000 prize and a promised world trip. The festival body, coordinating director Thomas Edward Percy Colebrook and his wife Marjorie, are named in the breach claim.
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Supreme Court
Betty Lim Saw
Kuala Lumpur
Moomba Festival Ltd
Thomas Edward Percy Colebrook
Marjorie
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