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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

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Two Die In Lyneham Fire at Northbourne Corner

Two men died after a fire swept through Lyneham offices near Northbourne and Macarthur Avenues. John Jambor, 47, and Peter Cuckow, 27, were found near a stairwell asphyxiated in a first floor toilet. Fire crews battled flames after 9:00 am with 60 to 70 workers present. The blaze spread rapidly aided by kerosene heater use and building materials, with investigations by police and fire officials.

Northbourne Macarthur Avenue Lyneham John Jambor Jane Crescent Griffith Peter Cuckow Tyson Street Ainslie Canberra

Indonesia orders four more battalions to Irian Jaya

Indonesia announces four additional battalions from West Java will reinforce unrest troubled New Guinea province Weat Trian Irian.

Indonesia Irian Dyakarta New Guinea Weat Trian

Australia Bet 226 In Middlesex Match

Australia stood all in for 226 runs in its cricket fixture against Middlesex as opposition in London. The report notes a late score scenario with Australia aiming for a solid total.

Australia London Middlesex

Czechs Demand Russia End Interfering In Affairs

Czech reformers led by Josef Smrkovsky urge Moscow to respect their rights and stop uncomradely interference in Czechoslovakia. Pravda warns East bloc security and power balance could be affected. The Soviet note to Prague cites Western influence and seeks explanation of arms allegedly found in the country.

Czech Communist Party Dubcek Moscow Rude Pravo Smrkovsky East Crommans Hungaria Etter Creech Josef Pavel USA Prague Soviet Communist Party Europe Pravda Soviet Union Czechoslovakia

Soviet Pravda warns US and West over Czechoslovakia crisis

Pravda accuses Washington and Bonn of instigating Czech reform efforts and urges unity of socialist states under the Warsaw Treaty. It says Czechoslovakia’s stability is vital to Soviet security and warns that anti communist forces backed by imperialists threaten the socialist camp and world peace.

Pravda Moscow Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Washington Bonn Dubcck

Publicity over 125mph car criticised by opposition

The State Government was urged to halt publicity stressing the car model's 125mph capability. Deputy Leader Hills accused officials of ignoring safety, while a Transport Department spokesman said the manufacturer would not push speed emphasis though the car was built for sporting use.

Sydney Hills Transport Department Cil Morris

Permit to fish wanted in new territorial limit

A note indicates a permit to fish is sought by Australia to allow fishing boats to operate temporarily within the new 12 mile territorial limit. The item appears amid a page full of briefs and notices across politics, crime, business and advertisements. It mentions other items on governance, taxation, and local advertising, providing a snapshot of a newspaper page layout with cross-referenced pages.

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