Lull in ground fighting as US bombers strike Vietnam
Lull settled over Vietnam battlefields with US forces reporting little contact. US bombers attacked suspected enemy shelters and rallying points, dropping more than 700 tons of bombs near Ben Het. An American officer said artillery and air strikes had knocked out North Vietnamese formations in Cambodia during counterattacks that ended days ago. Signifcant skirmishes were reported elsewhere as US officials noted a general decrease in activity.
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Ben Het
Cambodia
Camodia
Len Het
Tae Pha
Saigan
Washington
Rogers
Vietnam
Tokyo
Isulay Gaap
North Vietnam
East
Guisking
Sheram
Hanoi
US Pte
Vietnamese Pople
Central ‘Agency
Katen
North Vietary
Roughing it in comfort on a river crossing tale
A fragment describes travel with a minister and companions as they endure a damp river crossing. Food is sparse and packed supplies include bread Nour sugar and a jar B. Mrs Calder and Mrs Wentworth assist while dialogue hints at tensions and a retreat.
NSW act defied by 63 signatories urging service act repeal
Sydney reports that 63 individuals including three Federal and NSW MPs, directors, and trade union officials signed a statement opposing the National Service Act. A NSW Parliament member, Mr Peterson, says he will test his seat over abolition of conscription. The group defends their action as upholding democracy despite potential penalties.
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Nsw
We Company
Trade Uersion
Peterson
Lob
Winjonegong
Delianse
Ken Thomas
Thomas National Trap
Arin Mae
Perley Ar
Feders
Parliament
National Service
Youne Yen
Simon Townsend
Ken McLeod
Australi
McLéod
Gommnittse
Fee
Ormnande
Lab
Tames
Uren
Ferguson
Lerolande
NSW Legislative ‘Assembly
Seduction Broadcast Mistakenly Heard In Auckland
Auckland listeners heard a Parliament broadcast contain a conversation between two men about weekend plans and sexual topics. NZBC officials acknowledged an unscheduled exchange occurred during a parliamentary session, with one man admitting inappropriate remarks and profanity.
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Auckland
Parliament
Jane Ginge
New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
1YC
Anan
NZBC
Four Car Chain Collision Near Commonwealth Avenue
Canberra police reported a four car rear end crash near Commonwealth Avenue at about 7 50 pm yesterday. Novos sustained injuries while two other cars incurred talas damage. Investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novos
Commonwealth Avenue
Canberra
Talaas
Taiwan sinks Communist ships raid sparks cross-strait tension
Nationalist Chinese warships raided a Communist naval base near the Min River, claiming one gunboat and two ships sunk while another gunboat was damaged. The raid, the first major clash in 54 years, prompted warnings of potential escalation as Beijing offered no immediate comment.
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Bowen
Chinas
Houilla
Come Miunish
Min River
Wert
Mounernment
Peking
Formosa Strait
Fomor
Witnesses silent on abattoir sale
Mr E Wigley of the Department of the Interior offered to supply tender details to Senators on a confidential basis if approved by his head and the minister. Senator D M Devitt urged openness, saying public disquiet should be allayed and the transaction made public, and suggested reading Sir Robert Menzies on public information rights.
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E. Wigley
Department of the Interior
D. M. Devitt
Tasmania
Wigley
Senilor Devitt
Sir Robert Menzies
Increase in aid to SA schools
The Australian Government will raise per capita aid to independent secondary students in South Australia. The Premier Mr Hall announced the measure to start at the new term, with primary students receiving 10 dollars and secondary students 20 dollars per year. The budget lift covers about three years to fund the increase, fulfilling an election pledge, though not solving private school issues.
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Adelaide
Thurtenay
Hall
St Dents
Hal
Fog Closes Canberra Airport Disrupts Flight Schedules
A foggy night near Canberra caused extremely low visibility. Airport operations faced major disruption as flights were delayed or canceled while canyons and hills remained barely visible. Local authorities warned of further delays if conditions persisted.
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Fox
Canberra
Airlio
Canberra Abattoir Sale Debate and Advisory Council Resignations
A Senate inquiry heard from a finance officer that details of the abattoir sale to Red Hill Meat Supply Co remain undisclosed. Former ACT Advisory Council members voiced criticism of the process, noting repeated delays and perceived secrecy surrounding the closure debate and interdepartmental reports. Members argued for non-government involvement and recalled resignations over principle, urging clearer accountability and transparency in Canberra governance.
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Treasury
G. R. Virtus
Red Hl Meat Supply Co
ACT Advisory Council
Fi Pead
Feli
Act
Pead
Canberra
Ted
Senate
Pood
Re O'Keefe
Ieelf
Aad
J. Sefitos Bo R
AftTine Flab
Qld
Tle Yepart
Cin
Alistair
Sta
Anthony
Mir Pend
Homosexuality Law Reform Moves in Canberra
A Canberra lecturer and solicitor discuss forming a society to push for criminal law changes on homosexuality. The draft Australian Territory Criminal Code and federal bill are under review, with advocates urging reform to reduce social hardship for homosexuals.
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Canberra
Ausralia
Reform Society
England
Hamaseswal Law Reform Society
Canberm
Corrupt charge on PS penalty described in report
Fragmentary OCR from a newspaper page cites a corrupt charge against a public servant linked to education and science. It references a Canberra publisher and United States Senate committees, with brief mentions of the Air Force and government energy policy. Page numbers and unrelated sections appear.
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Dex Purkneal of Education and Science
Canberra
M. Newton
United States Senate Armed Services
US Air Force
ESTEE
Banned Books Roundup Suppresses Several Titles
The Commonwealth Gazette lists multiple titles blocked from shelves including Portnoys Complaint and The Love Lab while Venus Exar and The Rice For Home are spared. The ban targets imported materials under Costume Prohibited Imports. Shelf removals show two works banned and others kept, with possible library shelving changes noted. Kate appears in related but non banned listings and details show ongoing censorship actions.
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Philip Both
Commonwealth Gazelle
P Miller
Kate
Love Lab
Raintory
Nancy
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Wentworth
Gove Peninsula
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Camberra
Gorton
Wentward
Sam Calder
Northern Territory
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Gaye
Gove
Sydney
Nettcia
Taiwan
China
Oral
Oxia
Air Force
Bed Cana
Ormasa
Chiang Issishek
Ngailat
Ean Munis
Chiang
Mr Wigley
Senator Devitt
Labor
Canberra Abattoir
War Noms Mautier
Philo
Can
Berra
de Maurier
My A. 5
Candale
Davies, Bagley
Cater
Our Morte
Ende Miade Nbmp
Art Cou For Civil Liberties
Tgs Eantnusd
Peter Long
Law List
Swig
Garema Plage
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