Baby Born During Drive on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
A baby was born in a car stopped on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge at 3:40 am yesterday. The mother Me Meverley Hay of Coven Street gave birth with husband Dey Harris assisting, delivering a daughter named Helen. The family, including Desma and Linda, rode on to the hospital where the baby weighed about a0 pounds and was reported in good health.
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Britain to poll Rhodesia on independence under new constitution
Prime Minister Wilson told the House of Commons Britain would press Rhodesia to seek public views on independence based on a refreshed constitution. The government reluctantly agreed to three conditions for the poll and made clear Britain does not endorse Mr Smith’s proposals.
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Assessment of Dr Herbert Evatt's global role debated
The assessment of Dr Herbert Evatt's contributions is clouded by his status as a controversial historical figure. Contemporaries reflect on his impact, noting the complex mix of leadership and public contention surrounding his career.
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Herbert Evatt
Australia
K. J. Clemnettts
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Problem of a picnic
Goulburn railwaymen predict a statewide stoppage on Monday week affecting the annual Southern Tableland event. Massive food orders have been placed for about 8040 cadvey men and their families. The piece discusses political standoffs with Rhodesia and Britain over election processes and African chiefs and possible transport disruptions for a planned picnic.
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Fragmentary 1940s Australian political discourse and figures
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Bishop, Evatt, and Australia’s wartime stance. Mentions of United Nations, ANZUS era concerns, leadership visions, and public figures like Barton and Fratt appear amid garbled phrases. No clear event or outcome established.
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Government cites Vietcong losses in combat report
Government officials released figures showing Vietcong losses of 26,990 dead with 4,807 captured. The report also notes 10,843 weapons seized, 5,459 soldiers defected, and 1,239 political defections recorded.
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Vietcong
Woden Lease Sales Soon Amid Vietnam War Coverage
A Canberra issued statement questions the authenticity of leaked figures as officials cite a body count and wounded in Vietnam. Reports describe Vietcong losses, prisoner numbers, and planned auctions of residential sites in Chifley and surrounding areas.
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Feales
Canberra
Obervers
Immwan
Relief at imports figure in October bill
Peter Samuel notes that October imports total £113.6 million, a decline after months of £130 million to £140 million. Officials show relief as the figure settles within the lower range.
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Peter Samuel
US troops clash with Vietcong near Pleime camp in Vietnam
US forces fought seven hours with Vietcong near the Pleime special forces camp in the Central Highlands. Reinforcements arrived by helicopter as the battle pressed into the night, with a US jet dropping bombs during the action.
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Plei Me
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Cam Ranh Bay
De Gaulle to Announce Re-election Decision in Broadcast
Paris reports President de Gaulle will reveal whether he will stand for a second term in a closely guarded decision. A ten minute address is planned to make the announcement.
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AAP
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Ais
PM honoured by invitation to Kew County Fields Group
London Thursday Australian Walter report says Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Kew County Playing Fields Association. The move is seen as support for local sport and community recreation.
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Reuter
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Kew County
Rogtive Communist Party
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Aidit
UN Trusteeship Committee
Britain
Aden
Five Women and Child Rescued From Grounded Tanker
Naval helicopters from Indonesia plucked five women a child and part of the crew from a grounded Norwegian tanker off the western tip of Fava. A call to the ship led to a consulate request for help as 33 people were in danger. The tanker was en route from Australia to Sumatra when disaster struck.
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Reuter
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Hospital threat stalls planned national worker stoppage
The Hospital Employees Federation voted yesterday for a nationwide stoppage of hospital workers unless. The report notes a Victorian log of claims and hints at broader labor action as page references are listed for further details.
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Hospital Employees Federation
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