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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1968

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Lake Burley Griffin Lake Safe For Recreation Says Doctor

Dr Flynn chief medical officer of the Sydney Metropolitan Water and Drainage Board asserts Molonglo River and lake water show satisfactory bacteria and viral levels for all recreational use including swimming. He urges authorities to adopt a realistic approach to Lake Burley Griffin water safety amid interdepartmental review.

Flynn Department of Health Department of the Interior Sydney Metropolitan Wailer Parte and Drainage Board NSW Water Pollution Control Committee Ackness Insiiation of Engineers Provene Departmets of Health, Interior and Works National Capital Development Commission Eremy Molonglo River Tam

Glass spear spoils boy’s heart at Campbelltown home

A four inch shard of glass pierced Geoffrey Price’s heart when he ran through a glass window at his Campbelltown home. He was rushed by ambulance with a police escort from Camden Hospital to Royal Prince Alfred in Sydney. Doctors operated to remove the glass and he is progressing well, no longer on the critical list.

Sydney Geoffrey Price Campbelltown Camden Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

No viruses found in lake water samples says official

Dr Flynn says NSW Department of Health tests found no viruses in lake water. He cautions a possible psychosis about swimming, argues the lake remains safe between bridges and Scrivener Dam, and urges authorities to publish consistent warnings about swimming in waters used for domestic and industrial purposes.

Br Flycn Nsw Department of Health Senis Wuites Flynos Pale Hution Control NCDC Flynn Scrivener Conheera Burley Griffin E.W. Pro Cbs WA de Fig Ds Fwiis Department of the Interior Prowse Agial Leitex

Late News: Vehicle Crash Closes Highway After-Impact at Colac

A chaotic crash disrupted highway traffic near Colac as a car driver attempted to flee, prompting police to cordon the scene between vn e and Coolac and divert traffic via Cootamundra. A truck carrying a chemical with anaesthetic properties leaked, but the driver Mr Barney Ker of Melbourne was unharmed.

Carlise Colac Potter Teller Aly Vne Coolac Tateshia Cootamundra Paice Barney Ker Mel‘Bourtie

ANU Aims At Laser Power 100 Times Current Level

Australian National University physicists are developing a laser far stronger than present systems. They plan to use a massive homopolar generator to drive the beam, potentially enabling thermonuclear reactions with peaceful energy applications. Key challenges include handling extreme mechanical forces and cooling, plus creating compact, efficient laser tubes and arrays. The project aims to test a small section of the required laser and study feasibility for a full system.

Australian National University Regent Dees ANU Tthe Magalint Serge Kina Aline Nash Earth

France ready to devalue the franc by up to ten percent

Paris sources say France has accepted a limit of under 10 percent for devaluation to ease the franc crisis. Bonn officials reported a credit aid of about seven billion dollars while a formal devaluation was not confirmed. President de Gaulle dismissed devaluation as absurd last week and a Paris cabinet meeting was planned to decide next steps.

Paris France de Gaulie Walaer Conve de Mur Ville Strauss Bonn de Gaulle Frenett Me Ortoli Couve de Murgille Marrow Bom London West Gerswatler Kiesinger Hief

Austerity moves in France and Germany trade plans

Paris reports officials studying austerity to supplement pending cuts and curb speculative money flows. Germany faces potential devaluation fears while Britain and the US consider tax hikes and tighter credit to ease tremors in markets and balance payments.

Miniley Squireze

Story Behind Editor's Trial in Rail City Mail

Laurence Ganilare, respected Rail City Mail editor, faces trial over articles in Suit Africa, drifting into false accusations about prison vanli finng. Cecil Epeile, former Sault Afvi cent culirariman, living in Loud, behind the scenes. Page I.

Laurence Ganilare Arica Prisin Vanlifinng Cecil Epeile

West Jerusalem market blast kills and wounds many

An explosion at a busy West Jerusalem market killed one and wounded about 70 people, police said. The blast, in a Sabbath eve area, caused fires and crushed stalls as ambulances rushed to the scene.

Jerusalem Vepetade West Jerusalem Batcher F. Twisted

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