Petrol strike threatens NSW fuel drought across Sydney
NSW faces worsening fuel shortages as 600 striking Sydney petrol-tinker drivers plan to extend their action for at least one more day. Industries may halt. private depot supplies are limited. Caltex reports half of Sydney service stations dry, with the rest to close soon. Airlines see shorter services. EMS and hospitals receive urgent supplies while taxis shrink to a few. Melbourne tries to end the strike with a no-strike order backed by contempt fines of up to $1,000 daily if violated.
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Unclear fragmentary news item from late edition
Fragmented late news text presents garbled place names and stray phrases about meetings and trailers. readable details are minimal, making it hard to determine a clear event, participants, or location beyond scattered hints.
Mellish Taken To Hospital After Army Interview
Wally Mellish, held hostage since July 2 in Glenfield, was interviewed by army Colonel W Bunting at Ingleburn Army Barracks before being taken to Morisset Hospital for psychiatric observation. NSW Police Commissioner Allan had earlier promised assistance, while Mellish expressed a desire to join the army if cleared by police and undergo tests.
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Premier Askin to meet police over siege handling
SYDNEY Tuesday The Premier Mr Askin to meet next Friday a reputation from the NSW Police Association which complained about the handling of some matters at the Glenfield siege. The Police Association executive expressed concern at giving Wally Mellish an Armalite rifle. Mr Askin said tonight all people would be relieved that the Police Commissioner Mr Allan had succeeded in resolving the dangerous situation with out 104s of life.
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Detective suspended from duty in ACT police force
An ACT police detective has been suspended on full pay amid a police inquiry into allegations against the officer. The suspension was announced by the Public Service Board and the Commonwealth Public Service Fourth Division Officers Association. Increases for technical and draughting assistants are expected, with wages rising to a minimum of 2450 dollars annually for some grades, and higher maximums for others. A full report prepared for the Minister is due, but details of the suspension and reasons were not provided.
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Czechs report heart transfer in Bratislava hospital
A 50 year old Bratislava patient received a heart transplant from a 10 year old donor after an operation that began at 9 am local time. Doctors said the outcome would be known in five to six hours and confirmed the donor died from injuries.
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Thieu and Johnson to Meet in Honolulu
Saigon reported President Thieu and President Johnson will meet in Honolulu about July 20 to discuss the Vietnam war and efforts to end it. Thieu postponed a U S visit amid rumors of a possible coup by Vice President Ky and growing doubts about future U S policy.
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No allies meeting between Johnson and Thieu amid Vietnam war tensions
A December Melbourne funeral reunion between Johnson and Thieu highlighted strategic strains over Vietnam peace talks and possible Saigon-NLF cooperation. Reports noted Americans risk soft terms, Thieu's caution due to rightist criticisms, and calls from South Vietnam for continued war efforts amid exchanges on peace and defense.
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Victoria to Adopt Its Own Constitution
Melbourne Tuesday reports that the Victorian Government will legislate in the spring session to replace the 1833 Constitution Act with a state act. Chief Secretary Sir Arthur Rylah stated the move has no political significance but will allow Victoria to act as a sovereign state without dependence on an Act of Parliament.
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63-Year-Old Wins 12000 NSW Lottery In Canberra Hostel
Peter Morin a 63-year-old bachelor at Hillside Hostel Canberra won the NSW lottery first prize of $12,000. He plans to maybe buy a house or return to Venice briefly, says he is now “fancy free” though too old to party. He found a 1c ticket peeked from his cupboard and bought it, securing the big prize amid other smaller prizes and a “One Cent” ticket tale.
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Sculpture Arrives for Treasury Building Fountain Feature
The National Capital Development Commission announced the arrival of a large bronze sculpture to form the central feature of a new Treasury Building fountain. The main piece measures 16 feet high, 13 feet long and eight feet wide and was cast in Mary. It is now in store at Fyshwick.
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ANU Leaders and ALP Debate on Government Policy
A newspaper note records debate among NSW political figures at the ANU about ALP prospects and opposition to SRC policy. The passage references MPs, leadership, and a rule discussed on page 3, with further details in the classifieds.
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