Space signals from space may be from another civilisation
Astronomers in Australia Britain and the United States report unusual radio signals appearing from space detected at Parkes NSW and observed by Arecibo in Puerto Rico. While some scientists consider a natural origin such as neutron stars others cannot rule out intelligent extraterrestrial technology. Researchers note the signals are highly regular and precise, with debate continuing about their true source and distance around 200 light years.
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Martin Ryle
Cambridge University
Frank Drake
Arecibo [Onoberi Observatory
Sita
Ten Die On Australian Roads Weekend Toll Rises
Ten people were killed in New South Wales and ten in Victoria during a weekend road crash spree. Authorities cited heavy traffic and long holiday travel as key factors. Police warned drivers to exercise extra caution during the period.
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Victoria
Seven drownings and two missing off Australian coast
BERGA Sunday report: Mr Hilton James about 50 of Temora drowned at Tuross Heads after being caught in a rip near Tree Beach. His nephew Kevin Barnes and an unidentified man brought him ashore. Sydney reports include Colin Minter 17 of Lew Lambton found dead at Fingal Bay after waves swept him away while surfing. A married couple drowned off Maroubra Beach. identities unknown. Bodies of George Styles 40 and Colin McCarty 16 found in submerged car at a Coffs Harbour creek after police were alerted by motorists observing the car’s rear wheels in water.
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Temora
Tuross Heads
Australia
Western Australia
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Tutess
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Vernora
Sydney
Colin Minter
Lew Lambton
Fingal Bay
Noth
Newcastle
Hill Carlboard
Maroubra Beach
Womn
George Styles
Colin McCarty
Codle Harbour
Coffs Harbour
Drowned pensioner near Brisbane surf claims Kelvin Grove man
BRISBANE on Sunday. John Lonergan aged 47 invalid pensioner of Kelvin Grove Brisbane drowned in the surf at Greenmount on the Gold Coast. PERTH on Sunday. Police and volunteers hunted for the crayboat Avaneta missing from Mandurah 34 miles south of Perth. Owners Hugh Gill 62 and skipper Sydmond Bevan Hahn 33 both of Mandurah aboard the 31 foot vessel.
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Kelvin Grove
Greenmount
Gold Coast
Perth
Mandurah
Hugh Gill
Sydmond Bevan Hahn
Minister to discuss alleged torturing by Australian soldiers
The Minister for the Army Mr Lynch flew to Canberra last night to discuss claims that an Australian soldier tortured a Vietcong girl prisoner. He met Army Headquarters officials and officers from First Division Intelligence, with inquiries to be pursued and a court of inquiry expected to begin later in the week. Parliament will receive a statement within 48 hours. The Labor Opposition met to demand full disclosure of facts.
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Vietnam
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Carpay
Swidl Yesterdy
Isolated torture claim raises Australia open inquiry
Melbourne reports detail war correspondent John Sorell describing a water torture during a Vietcong interrogation in 1966. He calls the act isolated, praises Australian troops for prisoners, and cites Army secrecy and threats received. Opposition Leader Whitlam calls for an open inquiry into the alleged torture.
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Whitham
Australia
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Whitlam
Heavy Vietcong tolls as Saigon battles continue
South Vietnam fighting tightens around Saigon and Cholon with heavy US casualties reported. American and South Vietnamese forces claim progress, while Hue suffered civilian deaths during Vietcong occupation. Australia to add emergency aid of 100000 dollars as operations extend from Nui Dat to Tak Force base.
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Melbourne
General Westmoreland seeks 206000 more U S troops
General Westmoreland has urged President Johnson to dispatch 206000 additional soldiers to South Vietnam. Johnson has asked for a detailed justification of the request and is considering allied reinforcements from Australia and other partners as the issue prompts wide administration debate.
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Debate over Westmoreland forces rise in Vietnam clash
Civilians including senior Defence and State Department officials oppose General Westmoreland’s request for a 40 percent force increase to regain the initiative in Vietnam. About 510,000 U.S. troops are in Vietnam, with President Johnson authorizing an increase to 525,000 by September.
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Debated Pentagon plans shift on Vietnam strategy
Washington officials report deep senior level conflict over changing from a limited war to a broader approach, with Westmoreland seeking expansion while Johnson and top advisers resist. Officials warn of military, economic and civilian costs if the conflict deepens amid winter withdrawals and political pressures.
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Vietnam
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Training Eight Breaks in Two at East Basin
St Edmund's College eight with cox left East Basin for a Sunday paddle and returned in a police launch, the shell split into two near the stern while riding a ferry wash. The No 6 seat, Tony Rowlands, drifted. cox Geoff Ott yelled for help. The boat cost $400 and repair was estimated at $100.
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Kings
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Deakin
Six more Africans to be hanged in Rhodesia today
News brief notes that six more Africans will be hanged in Rhodesia today unless last minute appeals to the Rhodesian Government succeed. It cites ongoing capital punishment amid political pressure. The item appears among brief items on page five.
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Kangaroo TAA Goes Astray From Canberra Home
A year old grey kangaroo named TAA, a pet of Mr and Mrs W. J. Osborne of 310 Duffy Street, vanished from their Ainslie home. Rescued from Gundaroo last September, the tame animal spent days hopping indoors and nights in a cornled corner by the garage wall. The Osbournes fear loneliness may have driven TAA to hop away early Saturday morning in search of company.
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