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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

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Landscape plan for Canberra park splits by river system

The National Capital Development Commission discusses a Molonglo River east of Lake Burley Griffin park project. Proposals feature waterways from Jereraborberra Creek to the Molonglo with a wide park at Arapunya and redefining canal paths. Officials note studies urge shaping the area without immediate development and emphasize public consultation.

National Capital Development Commie Hon Matangi Lake Burley Griffin Prsporsl Hanna Moleniglo Sau Sereatteen Waloni Narranundah Anguiline Pianning REDE Ronal Han Onal Spokeunin Wis NODC Activory Council Acca Uy A National Capital Planning Committee NCBC

Rockefeller to Stand for President

Albany dispatch reports Nelson Rockefeller announced plans to actively seek the Republican nomination, challenging Nixon. He says the party needs a choice and will address national and international issues, starting with Vietcong policy in Philadelphia as the campaign unfolds.

Albany NAP Tuncheon Nelson Rockefeller Richard Nixon Rockefeller Richard Niven Fat Niton Harry Goldwater Goldwater Vietcom Philadelphia

Two hurt in Canberra collision at Kingston

A two car crash at the intersection of Canberra Avenue and Cunningham Street Kingston left two women injured. Avatone Dean 24 of Downer suffered severe hand and chest injuries. Plaine Allchin 21 of Downer received head and chest injuries. her condition was described as satisfactory.

Canberra Community Hospital Canberra Avenue Cunningham Street Kingston Avatone Dean Heaton Place Downer Plaine Allchin

Melbourne youth awarded damages in Supreme Court

A Melbourne youth, Phillip Shannon, a Mentone Graternal School student, was awarded 82 300 damages in the Supreme Court after a red accident case. Evidence showed his ambition to become a doctor and his injury affected earnings. Another claimant, Taber, received 7 800 for medical and other expenses.

Melbourne Supreme Coast Phillip Shannon Mentone Graternal School Na Taber

France's first heart transplant patient dies at 66

Paris reports the death of Clovis Oblain, 66, France's first heart transplant recipient. The patient Roblain died after receiving a donor heart from a car accident victim Michel Gy. Surgeons Prof Mercadier and Prof Exrol led the operation and said a further transplant date would be set.

Paris Tuveday Carp-Reuter France Clovis Oblain Roblain Arior Taste Howitt Michel Gy Robbin Eadier Eall Christian Ex Robinia Mercoaler Ne Aneunwement Proteoe Mercadier

Heart bank plan and hospital project in Melbourne

Melbourne doctors pursue a project to establish a heart bank at the Alfred Hospital Research Institute. Director De T. G. Lowe says experiments store hearts and other organs. Victorian Minister for Health Mr Dickie notes state government scrutiny and potential investigations into heart, liver, and other transplant plants.

Melbourne Altos Hspit Ine de T. G. Lowe Dickie Vicfern

Leadership vote fails to heal ALP dispute in Australia

The Australian Labor Party faces a left wing revolt after Gough Whitlam won re election as Labor Leader by 38 to 32. Dr Cairns and Deputy Leader Barnard dispute the meaning of the win with Cairns claiming the leader acted unilaterally. The caucus meets at 10 30 am with possible moves to constrain Whitlam though a full no confidence motion seems unlikely.

A.L.P Whitlam ALP Cairns Barnard Thitce Wal Nation Television Bar Pareliamentary Human Portiaanny Whitcum Fomnetall Whillara Teast Aucun Whittamn Marnward Issie Oily Australia Cairny Me Hurnant Callna Seer Keday Cairne Wav Gauene Hie Witla Aly

Whitlam leadership vote shows Cairns rivals' gains

Amid Labor leadership tensions in Victoria and Canberra, Mr Whitlam secured a narrow win but suffered shifts as Dr Cairns increased support. Delegates debated the implications for the Victorian executive and the path to a possible special conference while party unity and future leadership strategy remained contested.

Army parcel inspection rules and censorship in Vietnam era

Officials vet army mail for prohibited items and inspect parcels leaving Vietnam. A postal authority spokesman noted mail remains subject to normal postal rules and censorship, with procedures applied to all shipments and consignments.

Vietnam Sidlents Winnie Aiffisials Viewnam Ries

Ministers Lacked Foresight Cited by Senator in Senate

The senator told the Senate ministers failed to foresee the lonning of the ACT and lacked foresight cited by a senator. The report references remarks about interior ministers and their perceived omissions. Page 3 mentions God and man debates, while page 2 questions the concept of God, and page 5 notes Korea talks and US positions. Classifieds span pages 28 to 32.

Senate

Chamberlain Angrily Reacts To Whitlam Victory In WA

Western Australia ALP secretary F B Chamberlain states he is reviewing the situation after Whitlam's victory. WA state executive members claim they supported Whitlam at their meeting, risking censure or removal of support from the federal caucus. Melbourne reports a 13-man committee to draft the Victorian ALP annual conference ticket selects the test wing executive.

ALI Agelint Duuner Barnard Whitlam Baenard Feader Hiney Jo Cance Victorias Ch Yeciersay Daei Sion Yestersday Mr Whitlam Faber extra-Parliamertary Latsterday Perth ALP Western Australia F.B. Chamberlain Mr Whitham Labor Caucus Melbourne Sally

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