Lightning Claims Two From Ouieenshand Area
A severe storm with three inches of rain swept parts of Reekhampton and the Corlalin township near Mary borough. Two people, a woman and a man, were killed by lightning. Names are unclear due to damaged text but the incident occurred today with warnings and a note of local impact.
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NSW fires drive urgent rescue efforts across coast regions
Fires across the North and South Coasts threaten towns and plantations as NSW Fire Brigades fight advancing blazes near Spiligsand Blazland and Casino Wauchope Tayee areas. Chief officers warn winds may rekindle fires while crews protect workshops and homes and a forest plantation owned by Australian Drive and Production. A $15,000 fire-damaged barking mill marks losses amid renewed bushfire activity in Nawra Convila with Forestry Commission land scorched across 500 acres in the past week.
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Relief for victims joins NSW on relief basis
The Commonwealth will align with New South Wales to fund a shared bushfire relief scheme. Premier Akin indicated Prime Minister Gordon had agreed to join the state in meeting costs. In Auckland smoke from a major Australian bushfire reduced visibility and forced motorists to switch on headlights. An arson squad investigates a blaze at the Alexandria Felt and Textiles plant in Burke Road.
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Strong winds dry out ACT gardens and pastures
Canberra reports persistent strong winds drying ACT gardens and pastures with high evaporation. West winds averaging light to moderate with gusts, 50 mph at Tum. two months marked as among the windiest October to November periods for the region. Evaporation in Fairbairn nears eight inches of rain equivalent. Canberra’s rainfall remains below normal.
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Campaign for new building code in Canberra
Five industry groups representing building, commercial and local interests in Canberra will unite to campaign for updating the city’s building regulations and a overhaul of administration. Leaders from the Music Auditors Association ACT, ACT Royal Institute of Architects AGT chapter, Canberra Chamber of Commerce, and the Law Society of ACT say current rules are outdated and cause delays and higher costs.
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Jove
Musiee Auidars Association
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AGT
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Commere
Law Society
Inalilale
Nsw
D. Andrew
Banter Uilders Association
Building code delays prompt interior submission to minister
A group plans a detailed submission to Interior Minister Nixon and a meeting early in the new year. Yesterday's meeting followed industry complaints about failures to implement a new building code for the Territory and ongoing administrative delays and alleged injustices. The aim is the early introduction of the new code and a review of all building administration in Canberra. The department had launched a new ACT building manual for May but legislation tied to the code was delayed. A spokesman said the department faced difficulties amid the push for reforms.
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Vietcong Kill Three Diggers in Viet Nam Clash
Three Australian soldiers were killed and four wounded in clashes with Viet Cong in Phuoc Tuy province South Vietnam on Sunday Army headquarters announced yesterday. Names of the deceased include Second Lieutenant Tarance Evinasul Langtotia 23 and Private Annersley 22, both from New South Wales and Victoria respectively. Wounded are Corporal James Arthur Mele 28 and Privates Bruce Reyn Martin 20 and Ture Harms 23. The four wounded were evacuated to the first Australian field hospital at Vung Tau.
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Union defies order to strike in Latrobe Valley dispute
The State branch of the Municipal Officers Association MOA plans to defy a Federal executive order and proceed with a four day strike by pay roll personnel in the Latrobe Valley. A meeting tonight split on defying the order with SEC clerical staff preparing to strike Thursday night. The MOA leadership sent the dispute to the Arbitration Commission and to Federal secretary Daum for resolution.
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Pressures ease as franks and pounds recover after crisis
Paris reports the franc and the pound showing signs of recovery as markets reopen after last week’s currency turmoil. Dealers remained cautious as speculation lingered about renewed pressure and France’s de Gaulle measures including currency controls. Gold prices rose about 82 to 0842.27 an ounce with Paris trading above the dollar rate for the first time in weeks.
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France imposes currency controls as franc value wavers
A Paris official gazette outlines limits on foreign currency withdrawals for residents and a 200 franc daily allowance for businessmen, lifting confidence in the franc. Meantime sterling slips and U S commitments to back the franc are urged. President de Gaulle appeals for a stable, impartial monetary system amid ongoing exchange market volatility.
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ACT Water and Satellite Notes Across Pages
A garbled news fragment mentions ACT water systems and satellite programs, with references to Woomera tests and a missile defense topic. The text also notes Vietnam era defence secretary remarks and European politics in Italy, plus ACT road safety plans for schools and adults. Page references appear for further detail.
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Atteco - Finance Lotteries
Labor win in Isis reveals new State seat decision
Officials declare Labor victory in Isis as final results name J.T HL Blake Laby 4A10 and Red Lester 254 Malony for Blake. Tomorrow morning’s ballot will determine if the new member seats in the State Bare Wareltt. The writ allowing this left Childers earlier today.
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Women to pay more for hairdressing warns Canberra club
Canberra hairdressers warn prices for women's services will rise by at least 50 percent as staff pay and operating costs climb. A Sydney report cites the Master Hairdressers Association secretary noting increases from around 10 to 12 shillings for pots and similar services, with cuts and other charges rising accordingly.
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Lyre
Jnst
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Mandy
Harulresseay Assuciation
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Eleven Injured As Car Crashes Crowd In Melbourne
Eleven people were injured when a car crashed into a crowd at a Willian Rowdy South Yarrabie scene. Police say about 20 onlookers surrounded the crash area before the vehicle struck. The injured were taken to Alfred and Prince Henry hospitals.
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Yarrabie
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Pensioners seek Christmas double pension bonus
Mrs Irene Ellis of the Australian Commonwealth Pensioners Federation urged Prime Minister Mr Gorton in Melbourne to grant all pensioners widows disabled wives and invalids a double pension of up to 82 dollars at Christmas. She argued that if federal pensioners faced rises similar to politicians, a more generous Christmas allowance could be funded.
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Australian ‘Commonwesltt Pensioners Federation
Irene Ellis
Christman
Ellis
Melbourne
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