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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1968

Page

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Australia dismissed for 78 at Lord's in opening Test

Australia stumble to 78 all out on a fiery Lord's pitch as England’s bowlers led by David Brown and Barry Knight press hard. Wickets tumble while Hills Lowry take key strikes and England enforce a first innings lead, leaving Australia trailing in the series opener.

London Australia Lords Ye Anstawans Hill Lowry Fimwemnen Ahiow Wreskers Doug Wale Fees Piuland Tor David Brown Pinland England

Pope calls for ceasefire in Vietnam and Nigeria

Pope urges immediate ceasefire in Vietnam and Nigeria in a global appeal. He implores Arabs and Jews to end fighting, and shift focus to peace talks in Paris with US and North Vietnam. Diplomats note US policy needs clarity amid Humphrey’s call for a broader ceasefire.

Pope Vietnam Valican City Nigeria Prac Tomy Cole Jepe Caninals Namie Paris United States Make & Solution Hubert Humphrey Viet Horritney Washington New York ‘Times Humphrey

Late Wimbledon News Item Affected By Faded Text

Fragmentary Wimbledon update notes a scheduled day and matches at a venue. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate ongoing proceedings and possible results and standings in a conservative sports brief tone.

No Presbyterians as Cap tains Flat church vanishes

In Cap tains Flat, the Presbyterian Church building disappeared overnight after years at the corner of Mula Street and Wattle Avenue. Residents report a pattern of homes and structures being moved or demolished, with local officials citing permits and road movement rules.

Mula Wattle Tom Kerts Captains Blat Lind Pete Mrs. Crandell Sitet Sehat EB. Ruchtmann Texas Cecil Chiembeyan Nenhw Council Cannell

ACT Council Tries to Meet Interior Minister

The ACT council seeks a meeting with Interior Minister Mr Nixon to resolve a wrangle over wider council powers and self government. If refused, elected members plan a Friday night special meeting to decide on further action, wary of limited proposals and ongoing delays.

ACT Cavuary Council Nixon Cou J. H. Pead Victoria Pead Bers Rither Reyporme Wnter Fcrom

Artist Hans Heysen Remains Seriously Ill in Hospital

SA Tan artist Sir Hans Heysen, admitted after falling ill at his Hahndorf home last week, remains seriously ill in Mr Backer Hospital. He was transferred to hospital on Saturday for treatment and observation.

SA Dlai Moody Hans Heysen SA Tan Backer Lvight Hans Hahndorf

Anxiety over Rose grips Portsmouth as search continues

An intensive air search for round-the-world sailor Alec Rose entered its fourth day near Portsmouth England. RAF radar and visual sweeps failed to locate the 59 year old grocer aboard the 32 foot ketch Tively Lady.

Portsmouth England Alec Rose

Whites taking Aboriginal children illegally in Victoria

Melbourne reports say legal white foster parents seized hundreds of Aboriginal children from their families in Victoria. Reg Worthy, Victorian Director of Aboriginal Welfare, told a quarterly meeting of the Victorian Council of Social Service that up to 18 Aboriginal children and five others were in foster care unlawfully. He condemned the practice and noted a pregnant Aboriginal woman was approached about adopting her child.

Melbourne Mlegal Hadl Saken Victoria Aboriginal Westarg Reg Worthy Me Worthy Viste Meg Toner Meworry Wis Viianian Council of Sovial Service

Appeal against rebuild order Canberra firsts challenge

A Supreme Court appeal has been filed by A Canberra firsts against a Canberra Building Review Committee order to partly rebuild a Red Hill flats block. The case, noted in chambers by MC Justice Vox, seeks certiorari to quash the committee’s notice and keep the earlier plan variations intact. The appeal, returnable Friday, may be joined with related matters and likely heard months hence alongside a separate building notice dispute.

Canberra_ firsts Supreme Court Canberra Building Review Committee Red Hill Alsa Vox Pay Cid Department of the Interior Om Innes Ieneert Agua Marga O & Some Sons Ilding

De Gaulle Heads for Huge Victory in Runoff

Leftwing extremists warned the battle had begun as runoffs loom after de Gaulle won 142 of 477 seats in the first round. The May crisis and wage rises threaten inflation as Mendes-France cautions against complacency and renewed protests.

de Gauille Ome Te de Craulle France Mendes-France Grenoble

French election race tightens as Gaullists gain lead

In metropolitan France first round results show Gaullists leading with around 37 percent while the Communist Party holds 20 percent and the Left 16.5 percent. Socialist leaders face second round battles along with centrists as Gaullists push toward November polling. Noumea returns campaign figure Roc Pidget for a third term in the Assembly with Gaullist support.

Pompidou Left France Communist Party Federation of the Left Sio Fed Te Ist Mitters Frank Tole Mitterrand Guy Moller Gaston Detferre Mitterrand Nievre Sean Lecannet Jacques Duhamel Giscard Valery d'Estaing Gault Loulioi de- Eile Wall Hassanite Noumea Roc Pidget French National Assembly

Delay in South Australia electoral reforms likely

In Adelaide reports say Premier Hall will defer electoral reform to after the Budget, delaying introduction in Parliament. Opposition and ALP pressure keeps momentum, with Dunstan and others pushing for full reform as by elections bring new business and a condolence motion for the late Premier Walsh.

Adelaide South Aus Hall House of Assembly Bille Dunstan Ces F. M. Walsh Trades and Labour Council of SA Parlament House

Corruption in Vietnam Hampers War Effort Says US Senate

The US Senate Subcommittee on Refugees reports wide corruption in the South Vietnamese government. Officials at all levels profit from schemes that reduce aid effectiveness and hinder popular support for the war. A small cadre may be motivated to prolong the conflict for personal gain.

Washington Usnate Senate Vietnam South Vietnam Fas Itbtolt

Mazda to assemble cars in Australia

Toyo Kogyo Co plans to assemble Mazda vehicles in Australia using mostly imported parts from Japan. Australia has been a major market with 5 400 units exported last year, and the move comes as exports face price and import restrictions. A joint venture with local interests is expected. Volkswagen Australia and others are not involved.

Tokyo Mondey Aap-Reuter Japan Toyo Kogyo Company Mazda Australia Toyo Austalle Isotal Toyo x Cure Toms

Sabotage Advice To NS Men Sparks Controversy

A controversial pamphlet teaching national service men how to sabotage the army has drawn attention as authorities debate its origins and aims. Canberra reports indicate widespread concern over the material and potential security implications amid ongoing public discourse on conscription and loyalty.

Canberra Rts

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