Penicillin blamed in Canberra Hospital death at inquest
Jean Mavis Minter, 53, died January 10, 1968 in Canberra Hospital after a penicillin injection. Coroner heard she may have been allergic, with records suggesting prior penicillin and sulpha drug notes. Pathologist linked death to anaphylaxis caused by penicillin. nurse reported a tingling sensation before death.
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Canberra
Pearson
Jean Mavis Minter
Harris Place
Hackett
Minter
Edward Barrie Macarthur
McWicoll Street
Hughes
John Shelton
Melbourne
John Edward Stacey Alwyn
Macarthur
Australia
Shelton
Robert Thomas Minter
Department of Navy
Peter Norman
Norman Anthony Elvin
Canberra Hospital
Alwyn
St Alwyn
Elvin
Portnoy's Complaint banned by Customs in Australia
A Department of Customs spokesman said the novel Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth was banned as indecent and obscene under Section 4A of the Customs Act. The ban followed a recommendation by the National Board of Literature Review, with the issue also blocking the New American Review. The department said two other books were banned recently and will be detailed in the Government Gazette.
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Department of Customs
Portnoy
Philip Roth
West Indies Top 349 After Late Test Crickets Day
West Indies push to 349 total as Findlay Motent and Vi Melder contribute in a cautious stand. Snow and Ikw bowl for the opposition, with tense spells shaping the late innings and fortunes of the match.
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West Indies
Findlay Motent
Melder Ikw
Canberra Auction Sets 10000 Lease Price in Pearce
In Canberra June auctions the top residential lease price reached 51000 for a Pearce block on Sheehan Street with an 84ft frontage. The unnamed buyer, resident eight years, plans unspecified housing on the land and faces a 20000 covenant and 147 annual rent. Equal third highest among Canberra leases, the sale follows previous records in Red Hill and Campbell.
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Sheehan Street
Pearce
Canberra
Mount Taylor
Red Hill
Campbell
Taywood, Hughes and Co
Weetangera
Weelangera
Page
Scullin
Farrer
PNG Assembly Condemns Indonesia Over West Irian
The Papua New Guinea House of Assembly condemned Indonesia's act of self determination in West Irian and blamed the United Nations for not insisting on a genuine form of self determination.
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Port Moresby
Aap-Reuter
Papua-New Guinea
House of Assembly
Indonesia
West Trian
United Nations
Stott Threatens $57m Dartmouth Dam Plan Vote
In Adelaide Friday Speaker Mr Stott with balance of power threatened to oppose the Dartmouth Dam costing about 57 million dollars. He prefers a Murray River Chowilla dam inside South Australia and warned he would vote against Dartmouth if legislation favours it, potentially defeating the SA Government with Labor also backing Chowilla.
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South Australian Legislative Assembly
Mr Stott
Nsw
Dartmouth
Victoria
Stott
Canberra
Murray River
Chowilla
Labor Party
Darling
Murray
Stoll
South Australia
Dunstan
Labor
Hall
ALP
Lake Victoria
Beale
Willis
Sydney
Arthur Rylah
River Murray
Victoria-Sansw
Chovilla
Mitta Mitta
Henry Rolte
River Murray Commission
Me Beale
Fit Saney
Borthwick
Coombe
Commonwealth
Debate Over Chowilla and Dartmouth Dams Divides States
Canberra officials and state leaders argue over financing and priority for Chowilla versus Dartmouth dam schemes on the Murray Darling system. Stott, Dunstan, Hall, and Beale voice opposing and supporting positions, insisting Chowilla be first priority if built. The Commonwealth proposes long term loans and staged payments, with final confirmation pending NSW.
Canberra Fog Delays Minister’s Flight and 235 Passengers
Canberra Airport faced dense fog delaying flights for hours as a minister for Civil Aviation and 235 others waited. Several inbound passengers circled the field, some returning to Sydney, with Canberra finally opening at 12 10 pm. Fogs expected through August. Melbourne’s airport also faced closures at times.
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Canberra
Sydney
Sanberra
Unfair burden on States dispute hits services
Opposition Leader Whitlam accused the Federal Government of imposing unfair burdens on states through education hospitals and transport cuts and called for a total reassessment of local state and Commonwealth functions. He criticized Canberra Premiers Conference outcomes and urged new arrangements to ensure better funded services.
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Whitlam
Sra
Mc Whitlam
Commonwealth
Holt
Gorton
Ucrs
Dayan warns Egyptian war renewal risk after Israeli actions
Israel faces a possible renewal of conflict as Defence Minister General Dayan warns that Egypt may not renew war. The remark follows Israeli air actions on two fronts.
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Dayan
Israel
Egypt
Verne's fiction echoed in postwar space race reports
The article notes Jules Verne's science fiction spread a 19th century gospel of new tech across the West. It cites impressive testimony to his influence and parallels between his stories and today’s push to land a man on the moon.
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Jules Verne
Australia denies gains pact breach claim by US senator
The Minister for Primary Industry denies an allegation by a US Senator that Australia was breaking the International Gains Agreement. The 10 day dispute over the Bass Strait ferry press of Australia in Sydney remains unresolved after a run conference in the Commonwealth Arbitration Commission.
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Australia
Pete B
Empress of Australia
Sydney
Commonwealth Arbitration Commission
Drugs with kidney disease warning issued in Australia
Sydney reports the Royal Australian College of Physicians warns in the Australian Medical Journal about the link between available pain killing drugs and serious kidney disease. The college calls for tighter advertising controls on analgesics, urges pharmacist dispensing, warning labels, and wide publicity of abuse harms. It cites support from the National Health and Medical Research Council and plans to inform State and Federal governments.
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Sydney
Royal Australian College of Physicians
Australian Medical Journal
APC
National Health and Medical Research Council
NSW bans spear fishing with breathing apparatus except abalone
Sydney reports a new NSW Government regulation restricting spear fishing with underwater breathing apparatus. Abalone fishers are exempt. The rule, outlined by Chief Secretary Mr Willis, aims at conservation per the Amateur Fishermen's Advisory Council. The ban also prohibits crayfish catching while using breathing gear.
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Sydney
Nsw
Willis
NSW Amateur Fishermen's Advisory Council
Biblical Origin of the Church of Christ
The text argues the church of Christ began in Jerusalem on Pentecost after Christ’s death, founded by Christ. It emphasizes honoring Christ’s name, Christ as sole creed, and the Bible as sole rule of faith and practice. Cited verses include Luke 24, Acts 1, Matthew 16, Romans, Colossians, and Revelation.
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Church of Christ
Jerusalem
Christ
II Thessalonians
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