Three Men Hurt as Trollies Derail Near Fyshwick
Three men were injured on Saturday afternoon when railway trollies they rode were derailed by spikes on the line near Fyshwick. The derailment occurred eight minutes before the daily diesel service to Sydney was due to leave Canberra station to connect with a train from Queanbeyan. Railway officials believe the derailment of the frailies saved the Sydney bound train.
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Canberra lease sales begin today at Theatre Centre
Auction at Theatre Centre Civic Square opens this morning for a three day lease sale of plots in Belconnen Woden Valley and surrounding areas. Readiness for development noted as leaves to be offered include Mawson Chishley Wagga and Hackers suburb zones with auctions scheduled through Wednesday ending with further parcels in Pearce Girra and Garran.
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Train delay after Queensbeyan incident injures two
Fogene Hyden of Kingsin Guest House suffers a broken left leg and left thumb while Alfred Museal of Camp Swell Street incurs minor abrasions and shock. Police believe the Sydney bound train was delayed by three minutes at Queanbeyan and twenty six minutes arriving in Sydney after the Queanbeyan event. Constable Go1 Kearns led interviews for witnesses in the afternoon.
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New Staters flag illegal New Staters flag illegal
Sydney voters and the Electoral Commissioner discuss a ban on a flag linked to the New State Movement amid a referendum campaign. Provisional measures limit propaganda near Monrovia and airports, as security concerns rise. A reporting error or accident details further confuse the scene with references to a damaged route and a village fire in a churchyard.
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UN Chief Warns North Vietnam Won't Use Pause to Build Force
London Sunday dispatch reports UN Secretary-General U Thant said North Vietnam would likely not honor a pause in bombing to redeploy troops toward South Vietnam. He answered questions at an airport press conference before leaving New York after talks with British Foreign Minister Brown. He cautioned that no assurance could be given that the United States would not gain from a pause to increase military strength in South Vietnam.
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Thant discusses Vietnam talks after Rangoon visit
U Thant and North Vietnamese officials held three hour talks in Rangoon aboard a weekend visit. U Thant said reports of a Hanoi peace position were not accurate and emphasized the need for a new basis for meaningful talks on ending the Vietnam War and halting bombing north of the 17th parallel.
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New aide for President Johnson joins White House staff
Washington Sunday reports Betty Furness, famed television commercial announcer, is added to President Johnson's personal staff. Furness becomes notable aide bringing media and consumer advocacy experience to the White House team.
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Black Day for the Prince in Melbourne Fire Crisis
Prince Philip aided firefighting near Lilydale Flowerfield as a wildfire blackened acres. He helped drag a water tanker and directed efforts with five brigades while preparing to depart for Hobart and a visit to fire-affected districts.
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New Guinea MPs split on independence
In the Papua New Guinea legislative scene MPs debated internal self government and independence. Key figures including Under-Secretary for Education and Local Government Matthias Johman and Barry Halloway voiced mixed views on timing, while others warned independence may be premature amid rapid territorial change and public sentiment.
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Half way point for talks with Communist China
The US Secretary of State Mr Rusk said the United States would be prepared to meet Communist China half way in moves toward extending friendly relations. Other pages note aircraft accidents in New South Wales and Western Australia with two feared dead. The New Orleans District Attorney Mr Garrison questions a fourth in connection with an alleged conspiracy in a shooting. Migrants in the Commonwealth hostel system in Melbourne appeal to unions for help.
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Gaullist Victory Seen In Polls Ahead Of Vote
Polls forecast General de Gaulle and Gaullist supporters winning a clear majority in the National Assembly elections. Estimates put Gaullist seats around 360 versus a smaller rival tally, with turnout moderate as metropolitan France votes. Violence flares in campaigns as police clash with protesters and opposition leaders condemn intervention.
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Stolen car found in Molonglo River
A small sedan from the McPherson Court Flats in O’Connor was found drifting in Molonglo River at Coppins Crossing, about 12 miles from Canberra. Owner W R Crampton reported the theft at 3:00 am. police were told it could have occurred after 1:20 am. The vehicle was located about two hours earlier in Molonglo.
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Defence Chief at Fairbairn visits Canberra farewell
Port Marshal Sir Richard Hull the British Defence Staff chief visits Canberra for ANZAM talks. He will farewell Australian defence chiefs before retirement later this year amid four day engagements with Canberran base and Joint Chiefs leadership.
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Youths Terrify Couple In Perilous Car Incident
A woman recounts being terrorized by 12 youths who assaulted her car near Toe weavans Lane and caused a crash into a tree. Her companion suffered concussion and lacerations while bystanders and a witness say they were outnumbered. both were taken to hospital for treatment. Fifty-seven youths were later arrested in Sydney.
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Girls Find Body In Congee Park Bushes
Police report a partly decomposed body found in Mc Cleere Park Congee by young girls today. A man about 22 years old with beer bottles was missing for several weeks and may be the victim.
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Beaumont Mligging Beaumont Mligging
In Adelaide Sumas, digging at a Paringa Park warehouse uncovered bodies of three suspected Beaumont victims. The search, led by the chair man of the Citizens' Action, continued amid confusion and ongoing investigations into the incident.
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