Death of Duke of Windsor ends era of royal exile
The Duke of Windsor died at his Paris home aged 77 after years in exile following his 1936 abdication to marry Wallis Simpson. He will lie in state at Windsor, be buried in Frogmore, and be remembered for his wartime service and efforts to modernize the monarchy. Buckingham Palace and world leaders expressed mourning.
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Role for GP s in team system in Australia
The Australian Medical Association study group proposes a team based system for community health centres in Australia with general practitioners working with other health workers. It urges government funded health centre buildings and rapid program start. It calls for targeted training at undergraduate and graduate levels plus ongoing education and suggests one family doctor per 1500 people.
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Fragmented OCR hints at unreadable local update
A damaged text fragment provides limited readable content about local matters, showing scattered letters and nonstandard phrases. No clear names, dates, places, or actions are discernible beyond generic references. The item resembles an OCR fragment from a short local notice or column rather than a complete report.
Coalition holds despite swing in Queensland election
In the Queensland state vote the Country-Liberal coalition remains safe despite a Labor swing. Surfers Paradise sees a tight race between ALP candidate Hunt and Liberal rival McTiwain, with Country Party’s Bruce Small close behind. Ministers Sullivan and Rae remain in doubt as results show Country 19.4 percent, Liberal 22, ALP 48.3, DLP 7.1, independents 2.6. Premier Bijelke-Petersen hails a halt to the national Labor trend while Liberal and Country leaders weigh future moves.
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Dacca Visit Aims to See Shape of New Nation
A visiting official arrived in Dacca today for a one day trip to Bangladesh to observe how the new nation is taking shape and to meet local leaders. The visit underscores international interest in Bangladesh's early development and governance.
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Crows At Royal Canberra Club Add Golf Handicap
Crows at the Royal Canberra Golf Club take golf balls as a seasonal hazard, pilfering during a three to four week stretch. A group of four golfers lost five balls yesterday, with birds stealing on the fairway. If a crow steals a ball unseen by officials, the player faces a two stroke penalty for a lost ball. Other Canberra courses report it as a minor issue.
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Bhutto to hold summit talks with Indian PM Gandhi
Pakistan's President Bhutto will fly to New Delhi on June 28 for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Emissaries met last month to prepare. no agenda announced. Pakistan aims to resolve differences and stop anti Pakistan propaganda.
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Playboy study causes Interior review of January issue
The Department of the Interior weighed possible action after Canberra businessman Gus Petersilka asked MPs to confiscate and destroy Playboy for four letter words in an interview with Germaine Greer. A spokesman said no legal action had been requested or initiated.
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War babies smuggled in by air
Five Vietnamese orphans aged 13 months to 34 years arrived unannounced at Sydney airport with Melbourne secretary Mrs Elaine Moir aboard a BOAC jet from Singapore and were granted 30 day visas after talks with immigration officials.
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Kontum attacked as US bombers pound Hanoi corridor
North Vietnamese ground forces launched a dawn assault on Kontum, as nine waves of US B52 bombers pounded the city overnight. Reports say heavy house to house fighting continued on Kontum's southern and northern edges, with several hundred enemy troops killed in recent attacks and an ammunition dump partly destroyed. South Vietnamese forces also repelled other assaults around the province.
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Motherly effort to rescue Vietnamese orphans from red tape
In Melbourne and Sydney reports an Australian woman Mrs Flaine Moir acted as guardian for five Vietnamese orphans detained by government authorities. She described frustration with federal and state red tape while claiming children lacked proper care and urging authorities to allow their entry. A man named Mr Colin Stewart vowed to fight for his daughter amid the ongoing dispute.
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Five die in two car smash on coast
Five people killed in a two car collision on the NSW North Coast south of Taree including three Canberra residents. The Canberra occupants perished after their car caught fire on impact, while a second vehicle towing a boat and trailer also lost two occupants. A separate three car crash near Soulburn left Christina Rowers and another injured. Police report the year’s NSW toll at 413 with a drop versus last year.
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Attempt to Stop New Pool Plan Sparks Debate
Fragmentary news notes show a local effort to block a proposed pool development. The item mentions community opposition and references political figures without full details.
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