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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1969

Page

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Experts warn of horror weapons unleashed in future war

A UN backed panel of 14 international experts warns that the rise of biological and chemical weapons could unleash horrors beyond mankind's control in any future conflict. The report, prepared for the Secretary General, says widespread development risks civil and military impacts and could leave even attackers vulnerable to countermeasures.

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German leader visits Prague in official trip

Prague report states Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived today for an official visit, marking the first German government leader to visit since the Warsaw Pact invasion last August. No further details were provided on agenda or meetings planned during the stay.

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Unclear fragment summary of cricket match telegram

An unclear OCR fragment reports a cricket or sports score note mentioning a West Indies game and toss, with garbled phrasing and missing key details. The readable portions indicate a match reference and score emphasis but lack coherent data to identify teams, location, or outcome.

Police to charge two over language in play Norm and Ahmed

Melbourne vice squad detectives will charge two men after police approved charges for obscene language used during the play Norm and Ahmed. Lindsay Smith 22 of Fitzroy plays Nori and the play’s producer face charges for using obscene language in a public place and aiding and abetting the commission of a serious offence.

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Ireland stun West Indies in shocking cricket collapse

In Londonderry on Wednesday Ireland routed the West Indies for bilang 25 in a dramatic one day match. Ireland's bowlers produced a stunning display as the visitors collapsed to a low score, with standout affidavits from Gooding, Finny, Waters and Shilin contributing to the historic performance.

Londonderry Reuter West Indies Ireland

Australia weighs F-111 cancellation costs over 200 million

A General Dynamics Flying report says cancelling Australia’s order for 24 F-111C aircraft would cost more than 200 million dollars. It notes initial estimates near 486 million per aircraft with ground support, now about 11 million each, and cites British and US factors in cancellation figures while outlining strategic implications and alternative aircraft considerations.

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Australia enters propaganda war over Fell bomber order

Australia confronts the United States in a propaganda dispute over its 3300 million Fell bomber order. Australian officials push back against US aims, insisting on a 16 000 hour test and arguing the higher figure is not a real requirement. Prime Minister Gordon and defence ministers met in Sydney to discuss the latest reports and Pentagon pressure as the crisis point nears a potential cancellation decision.

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Students protest at sit-in burnings and arrests in Melbourne

Eight students from La Trobe and Melbourne universities faced wildl trespass charges after attempting to remove a sign at the Commonwealth Centre building and burning cards. Demonstrations drew about 300 people near the National Service registration office as police urged the SDS to disperse.

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Geelong Driver Cleared in Fatal Trailer Crash Case

John Michael Slevin, 40, Geelong Victoria, was acquitted today in Geelong District Court of manslaughter arising from a May tail crash involving a semi trailer that killed Sylvia Chelvine Bure ess JR and injured passenger Trina Shy Who.

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Israelis claim four MiGs downed in Suez Canal clash

Israeli aircraft reportedly shot down four Egyptian MiG-21 jets in the northern Suez Canal area after a routine mission led to a duel with Egyptian planes. All Israeli planes returned safely. The episode followed regional tensions discussed at the United Nations over Jerusalem and related cross border exchanges.

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Air battles surge as Israel and Egypt clash over Suez

Military briefings report continued air combat between Israel and Egypt since the Six Day War. Both sides claim strikes, with Israeli spokesmen noting casualties and captures among Egyptian forces, while Arab claims cite battles near the Gulf of Suez and along the Jordan River. Western powers warn of changes to Jerusalem’s status amid UN Security Council talks.

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Copper Thieves Strike Telegraph Wires at Marble Bar

Widespread damage to telegraph lines from leaks in copper thefts near Marble Bar and Hedland. Wires over a quarter mile were removed from the Marble Bar line, sections of Marble Bar–Meckalhura and Marble Bar–Nul- Jogine networks damaged. A late-night coup near Bonney Downs saw more cuts and poles pushed over, with several poles bent.

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Bomb scare delays Charles Wales tour in Wales

A bomb scare disrupted security plans on a mountain road just before Prince Charles was due to drive, as Wales prepared for his four day seaside tour. Police and disposal experts searched the area while authorities warned of possible delays to the royal schedule.

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American Interest in Asia and Peace Talks Reflected

A wartime era summary notes continuing American interest in Asia, the Paris peace talks, and potential decentralisation efforts. It mentions U S involvement in Vietnam, Communist prospects, and possible federal development authorities. The article lists various pages and notices including governance, bids, and entertainment.

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