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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

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Heart man rallies again after transplant crisis in Cape Town

Dr Philip Blaiberg, six months after a heart transplant, shows signs of strength. An early morning visit by his wife, Mrs Blaiberg, recalled the miracle of his recovery as doctors report improved lung infection and general condition. Their 19-year-old daughter Till noted his renewed effort following his wife's plea for improvement.

Cape Town Philip Blaiberg Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hopital Tony Phil Blaibergs Till

Canberra Hospital chief central hospital in ACT

Canberra Community Hospital may be renamed Canberra Hospital after a board recommendation to remove the word Community from the Canberra Community Hospital Ordinance. The proposal aims to avoid giving a misleading impression of the hospital as a small-town NHS style facility. The change reflects the hospital’s broader role and legal status since 1935.

Hospitals Board of Management Forbes M. Faunce NHS Community’ Hospital Canberra Community Hospital Canberra Government Hospital Canberra Hospital Act

NSW Police Association backs curb on gun supply to Mellish

Sydney report says the NSW Police Association Executive voiced deep concern over Glenfield gunman Wally Mellish receiving an Armalite rifle and ammunition. The secretary, Mr F Laut, urged Premier Askin to ensure no further weapons are issued, while no motion to censure Commissioner Allan was raised.

Sydney NSW Police Association Glenfield Wally Mellish Association F. Laut N. Allan Allan Askin Ellis Laut Howe Liverpool Mellish

Police Standoff as Mellish Holds House Hostages Near Sydney

Police describe Mellish as paranoid and highly dangerous as he and his 12 week old son are held inside a Long Bay area house. Negotiations with Rev Paton failed to secure departure with Mellish promising to leave at 6 30 pm. Authorities report preparations and rosters for a Glenfield care detail were drawn up months ahead, while Mellish accuses officials of unfairness and claims heavy pressure from supporters.

Ludi ‘Clais Glenfield Allan Littte Mitch Clive Paton Sydney Paton Long Bay Chaplin Mellish Howe Hilf Rev Paton

Safari to gather seeds and cuttings from wildflowers

A Canberra group of botanists and horticulturists from the Botanic Gardens plans a three month safari to South Australia and Western Australia to collect seeds and cuttings from about 2,000 species of native plants. The project will cost about 6500 dollars plus salaries, and around 30 shipments of material will be returned to Canberra as collected.

Canberra Botanic Gardens South Australia Western Australia

Thieu Would Meet Johnson in Pacific Region Over Saigon Crisis

South Vietnamese President Thieu, citing a threat of a third Vietcong assault on Saigon, proposes a brief Pacific-area summit with President Johnson instead of a late July or early August U.S. visit. He had delayed plans until Vietnam’s mobilization bill passed. No immediate U.S. response.

Saigon Thieu South Vietnam United States Johnson Pacific Washington Thiew

Saigon braces as new enemy offensive feared

As the capital faces a potential fresh push, intelligence reports indicate enemy convoys moving toward Saigon. US B 52 bombers focus on troop concentrations and supply dumps while General Nguyen Van Minh relaxes the civilian curfew. Marine and South Vietnamese forces push near the DMZ and report heavy casualties in weekend operations. RAAB pilots at Vung Tau may soon join helicopter gunships in support of the 1st Australian Task Force.

Taide Saigon Associated Press Aid Neuyen van Minh Gonering Van Dmz South China Sea North Teiers Phong Dinh Vung Tau RAAB Vieng Tia

Bankers move to bolster pound amid new insurance plan

Central bankers from 12 countries approve four new schemes to shield Britain from speculative pressure on the pound. The Bank of England says measures aim to offset sterling fluctuations and may involve standby credits totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, with details to follow after sterling area compliance. The report notes high market activity and a rise in the rate on the day.

London Britain Pound Bank of England Aap-Reuter Ad Tong New

Gunwoman defies police in Hamilton standoff

In Hamilton New Zealand a woman aged about 32 with two young children and her husband holed up in a house on Newton Street as police try to persuade her to surrender after she waved a shotgun at a witness. Police lashed floodlights around the home and used loudhailers but the woman refused to come out.

Hamilton Ngaruawahia Newton Street Sam B. Walker P.white N. Farrelt Uns Murmag

Vietnam War Forces Readied Amid Allied Air Support

The report notes Australian and New Zealand ground forces flown in and out of a battle zone. Eight new H-model Troquoix helicopters from America arrived last week, nearly doubling the Australian No 9 Squadron. The NLF warned in Paris it could seek international volunteers if the US withdraws from Vietnam, asserting the right to appeal for friends worldwide to aid their self defence.

New Zealand America No 9 Paris National Liberation Front Vietcong Chinc Vietnam le Quang Chan NLF Quang Chan

Cheaper student travel for Australian students proposed

Melbourne officials report a plan offering 25 percent air fare cuts for all university students under 26, expanding beyond homebound routes. An ANA spokesman says the proposal would increase student travel freedom, with prior discounts limited to specific groups, while university leaders push for universal 50 percent concessions for students.

Melbourne Australia

Doctor's bag missing with dangerous drugs in Canberra house

A Canberra doctor reported a missing medical bag containing pethidine and morphia after being kept at a patient house over the weekend. Police issued radio and TV alerts while the doctor checked patients from the week’s calls but found no sign of the bag or drugs.

Canberra

Woman for US poll New York party nominates candidate

The American Communist Party nominated a 38 year old Black woman for the US Presidency. Mrs Charlene Mitshell, a former bookkeeper and the party's national secretary for Black liberation, was announced as its candidate yesterday in New York.

New York Aap-Reuter American Communist Party Charlene “Mitshell Black Liberation

Relief aid and political notes from global pages

Relief allowed Biafran hungry crowds food and supplies as borders opened for aid. Nine students arrested in anti conscription protests amid political critique of Prime Minister Gorton. Japanese upper house gains by Liberal Democratic Party at expense of Socialists. Australia’s rural prospects buoyed despite a tough financial year. Classifieds appear on pages 16 and 17.

Liberal-Democratic Party Sato

NSW quake rattles Canberra as minor tremor felt in region

Canberra residents asked the Bureau of Meteorology about an earthquake after the ABC noted a slight tremor in parts of New South Wales. The quake was described as minor and affected areas including the Southern Tablelands.

Canberra Bureau of Meteorology ABC Nsw Soutern Tablelands

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