Alcohol ties to most fatal road crashes say officials
Miss Ann Raymond tells a seminar that about 80 percent of fatal crashes involve drivers with BAC around .1 percent and 70 percent near WS percent, noting widespread drinking before driving. Sergeant Jack Thomas cites Breathalyzer data showing rising convictions and rising tests this year, with under-25s needing urgent help and strong support for seat belts.
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Women’s Action For Social Problems
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Bae
Jack Thomas
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Sergeant Thomas
Australian Army reports on July patrol accident in Vietnam
In Saigon on Sunday the Australian Army completed its investigation into the accidental machinegun fire that wounded three 8th Battalion soldiers during a patrol in Phuoc Tay province, South Vietnam on July 2. Colonel M S Impkin presented findings to Vung Tau and Canberra. Two men remain hospitalized with serious and satisfactory conditions. A third, Lance Corporal Bond, has returned to duty. The Army Minister has ordered a detailed review of Australian troop casualties. Earlier, three 2nd Battalion soldiers were slightly wounded by an enemy explosive device.
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Vung Tau
Canberra
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Phuoc Tay
Vung Tan
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Bermugui
B. K. Coe
Penrith
C.F. Bond
Bundubbera
Queensland
Peacock
South Vietnam
Uniform building code aims for Australia wide adoption
A Brisbane conference advanced plans for a uniform building code across Australia. South Australian Minister Mr Virgo said a uniform code would be introduced in Parliament this session, with a new building act to apply nationwide.
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Australia
Von
Lighthouse keeper missing near Neptune Island in Adelaide storm
David M. Kirk, about 35, vanished after leaving his Spencer Gull home on a midday Saturday with his dog to photograph heavy seas. Air searches from Port Goln were hampered by gale winds and huge waves. Com fore Aviation official Ron Fuller led a search around Neptune Island but found no trace of man or dog.
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Ron Fuller
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US Ambassador visits hashish raid in Melbourne
Federal narcotics agents seized hashish during a raid on a St Kilda flat late Friday night after surveillance over several hours. The haul included 41 blocks of dried marijuana resin valued at about 60 dollars an ounce, plus 28 California Sunshine tablets and orange LSD pills. The U S Ambassador Walter Rice met Australian officers in Saigon then visited Phuoc Tuy Province to inspect installations.
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St Kilda
California
Saigon
United States
Australia
Walter Rice
Phuce Tuy Province
Canberra
Celery sale to Britain fuels secret inquiry and trials
Federal agents reported six people questioned about a celery consignment shipped to Britain. One man, a 24 year old St Kilda freelance mover cameraman, faced charges for possessing prohibited imports and was bailed for 200. He will appear in St Kilda court. Other suspects await proceedings as SA growers report steady lease sales.
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Britain
Maroe
SA Shuand
Bayside
Gardeners Association
A. M. Stuart
Doctor proposes breathing method to reduce infant deaths
In a controversial first issue, the Medical Journal of Australia discusses a pediatric hypothesis from Pediatrics UC San Francisco. It suggests teaching mothers to use the infant’s mouth for breathing may prevent nasal obstruction during sleep, potentially reducing cot deaths if safe, until more studies clarify risks.
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Warning on Cheap Milk Bells Ring for Moby Dick
A biting norwester whipped the lake yesterday as Island the Cook jet resembled Moby Dick under full spout. The carillon recital drew about 1,000 listeners, many in blue-nowed weather gear, enjoying a maritime themed program. The audience praised the performers, with Mr John Gordon receiving the most acclaim for his fortnightly piece. his next recital is August 2 at 2:30 pm.
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Moby Dick
John Gordon
Milk Wars Bring Cheaper NSW Milk to Melbourne
Melbourne retailers confront a new milk import scheme from New South Wales. The Milk Board warns shopkeepers that selling the cheaper Walley milk risks prosecution as it arrives by road, processed at Barooga and distributed to Ringwood Croydon households. An unrelated traffic accident left a man injured near Ebden Chisholm Streets.
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Milk Board
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Croydon - Ringwood
Walley
James Alfred Davis
Barooga
Piper Street
Nalie
Ebden
Chisholm Streets
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