Mauritius man appointed first principal of Canberra College
The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Mauritius, Professor A. S. Richardson, is named as the inaugural principal of the Canberra College of Advanced Education. The appointment, announced by Dr T. L. Robertson, comes as the Belconnen campus nears opening in 1970 with programs in administrative studies, applied science and liberal studies.
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Canberra College of Advanced Education
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Mauritius
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Belconnen
College of Advanced Education
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University of New England
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New England University
University of Toronto
Late News Malaysia and Kuala Pemputa Trembles Amid Rumors
Fragmented OCR text mentions Malaysia and Kuala Pemputa with unclear names and dates. It hints at a political or economic turmoil, with references to correspondence, a tremble, and a cautious stance by officials. The readable parts indicate a tense domestic situation and potential economic concerns.
Riots erupt in Paris amid Bastille Day celebrations
Paris concert and parade day turned violent as students clashed with police in the Bastille and Latin Quarter, with about 200 injuries and 40 detained. Tear gas grenades and paving stones filled the streets while 10,000 fireworks lit the night. Police promotions announced at the Legion of Honour ceremony.
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France
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Transplant Hopes Rise As Brain Death Defined
An international conference of heart transplant experts from eight countries agreed brain death in a heart donor must be firmly established before transplantation. Dr Denton Cooley said recipients must have the will to live, but no decision was reached on age limits or operation scope.
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Denton Cooley
United States
Sydney Yacht Syndicate Forms to Build 12-Metre
A group of prominent businessmen in Sydney has formed a syndicate to build Australia's third 12-metre yacht. Members include transport magnate M Ansett Norman Budge junior Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club Graben Warner and Fred Birrell. Three were connected with the Dame Pattie which failed in the America's Cup challenge.
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Australia
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Norman Budge
Cruising Yacht Club
Graben Warner
Fred Birrell
Pattie
Vietnam gets more guns from United States
SAIGON Sunday Reuters reports US Defence Secretary Clark Clifford said Washington would supply the South Vietnamese Army with weapons to boost firepower and efficiency. He noted accelerated M 16 rifle production and preference to ARVN even at the expense of American forces. He refused to set a withdrawal date.
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Clark Clifford
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Infiltration Tactics Shape Paris Peace Talks View
Mr Clifford warned that decisions hinged on imponderables such as South Vietnamese force development, Vietcong intent, battle intensity, and Paris talks progress. He noted North Vietnamese infiltration had increased to sway negotiations, with U S stance tied to bomber progress against North Vietnam.
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Clifford
North Vietnam
Canberra petrol shortages ease as rail deliveries resume
Petrol deliveries by rail and tankers arrived for some companies over the weekend with another rail consignment due today. Heating oil remains scarce and even if tanker drivers vote to return, supplies won't reach normal until Wednesday. Public offices heating tight as services rely on oil.
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Ita
Transport Workers Union
Canberra
Department of Works
Petrol men expected to return today
National chaos from a petrol tanker strike should end within 48 hours after a settlement is announced. After talks, terms were agreed and will be put to Transport Workers Union meetings in all States tomorrow morning. ACTU expects a noon statement and resumption of petrol supplies on Monday.
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Strike Drives Major Traffic Disruptions Across Australian Cities
The 11 day tanker drivers strike sharply reduced travel with few cars on Sydney roads and flights cut back by TAA and Ansett-ANA. Emergency taxi services run 24 hours in Victoria while trains increased, and ferries ferried extra passengers. Petrol gouging reported in Sydney and Parramatta as high prices emerged amid the disruption.
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Awards for bravery on destroyer HMAS Perth
An RAN sailor, Leading Seaman William John Young, 25, of Cre morne NSW, receives the Distinguished Service Medal for bravery when HMAS Perth was hit off North Vietnam on October 15 last year. He captained the aft 5 inch gun under fire, restoring the weapon and rallying the crew. Captain Peter Hogarth Doyle and Lieutenant-Commander John Bernard Wells are Mentioned in Despatches. Naval Board commendations go to Commander D D Miller, Lieutenant-Commander O K R Cooper, Lieutenant-Commander G E Cockram, Chief Petty Officer S I Parke, and Systems Artificer BD Cross.
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North Vietnam
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Nsw
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Ssw
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Cambridge Terrace
Brighton
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Belrose
S. I Parke
Beasley
BD. Cross
Warragamba
ANU students push $6 annual fee rise for artsed projects
ANU student bodies vote for a combined $6 annual fee increase to fund three capital projects at the university. The University Union, Sports Council, and Students Representative Council support $2 rises each to pay for a performing arts centre theatre indoor sports centre and University Union extensions. The proposals await council acceptance and general meetings of undergraduates amid opposition to higher fees.
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ANU Sports Council
ANU Students Representative Council
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Students Association
SRC
Youths Die in Blast in Singapore Training Area
Five Singapore youths on a weekend fruit-picking expedition were killed after straying into an army training area during exercises. Ten others were critically injured when the party of twenty was hit by mortar fire on Pulau Ayer Bajau off the northwest Singapore mainland.
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Aap-Reuter
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End to prawn row in sight
A conference aboard the Russian factory ship Van Gogh in the Gulf of Carpentaria may fishing fleet row. Trawler skipper Keith Bennett of Kurumba, Queensland, said yesterday he had explained the situation to the Russian captain. He was confident that differences had now been resolved.
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Gulf of Carpentaria
Keith Bennett
Kurumba
Queensland
ELDO to launch first instrumented test satellite from Woomera
ADELAIDE Sunday report says ELDO plans a November instrumented test satellite from Woomera with three more to follow before moving to a French Guiana range. Member countries will share the cost of the satellite programme.
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