Windy gusts sweep Canberra causing widespread damage
Power lines fell and trees were uprooted as strong winds hit Canberra. ACT Electricity Authority crews worked through the afternoon repairing damage and clearing debris. Residents reported fences toppled, sheds damaged, and property disturbance. Winds expected to ease tomorrow afternoon.
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ACT Electricity Authority
Suthorty
Ant Wight
Dan
Canberra
Subir
Moses
Dryandra
O'Conner
van Ae
Corvin
van Vid
Sonica
Rae Eampokeuman
Sontinia
Brisbane
Queensland
Bushfires threaten areas near Sydney with strong winds
Firefighters fight spreading bushfires near Sydney as northerly winds drive flames across wide fronts to the north and west. No properties reported damaged yet, but crews battle the blaze through difficult conditions with gusty winds complicating containment.
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Wut
Sydney
Mlawang
Delay dampens Liberal hopes in Australian campaign
Supporters lament delay as Prime Minister Fraser battles illness and a late policy speech. Liberal sources doubt opening meeting, while Labor criticizes the postponement. Whitlam campaigns in Perth and Fraser plans a Melbourne event after travel to Adelaide and Dallas Brooks Hall.
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Moorabbin
Carey
Mc Eraser
Dallas Brookes Hall
Melbourne
Adelaide
National Country Party Policy Speech Featured in Brisbane Visit
The National Country Party prepared a policy speech as its leader planned to fly to Brisbane tomorrow. The schedule shifts to next week with a single visit to the Queensland capital. The Ports inquiry remains promised amid interruptions by Liberal party opposition. Fraser comments warn of rising inflation, noting overlooked vital barwes. Marginal NSW seats discussed in derived notices across pages 12 to 14.
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Brisbane
Anthony
National Country Party
Queensland
Liberal Xiy
Special Day For Sorter Prompts Busy Parcel Flow
A fragmented OCR reading notes sorters and parcels passing through daily. Mentions individuals and interrupted phrases, emphasizing a busy workflow and the volume of items handled. The text is incomplete with garbled names and stray characters, reflecting editorial noise on sorting operations.
Court to rule on doctors' hospital fees
court to decide on outpatient charges and hospital fees as doctors face inquiries about rates and alleged undertakings with social insurers amid nationwide scrutiny of medical costs and practice patterns in the country
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Sonia
Unclear Free Offer Appears in Fragmentary Text
The readable portion hints at an unusual free offer tied to tickets but the OCR text is garbled. It mentions tickets and men with some action or condition, yet the fragment is too incomplete to confirm specifics or names.
Trawler Protection Duty RN Statement Amid Fog
A brief note reports naval protection duties for a fishing vessel amid foggy conditions. The crew and coastguard authorities coordinate to secure the vessel and maintain operations while weather and emergent pressures affect efforts.
NAVIES BRING FATHER TO SICK GIRL
Naval forces evacuated a father to reach a sick girl, using a winch to move him aboard a ship near Balmoral. The crew coordinated a swift transfer to aid the family during a tense, wartime maritime operation.
Daly says no Liberal policy reader in coalition ranks
Mr Daly, a member of the House of Representatives, lamented last night that no one from the Liberal side or the National Country Parties is trusted or capable enough to read the Liberal policy speech. He suggested Ms Praser was ill and doubted anyone else could deliver it, warning the Liberal policy speech might not occur.
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Fraser
National Country Party
Anthony
South Yarra
Lynch
House of Representatives
Daly
Praser
Corm Fort ‘Wight
Liberal Party
Plana
Timor battle update cited by ABC report
Timor conflict details report three weraiegis towns moving toward Dili with forces under A Jakes aiming to advance. Hundreds of Fretilin soldiers said killed in Atabae as naval and air fire restrain the town. Rogerio Lo bato remarks on Indonesian pressures and world-leader appeals.
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Donecam
Weraiegis
Dili
Atabae
Lisbon Paratroops Rebel Against Central Government
Left wing paratroops seized several major air bases and the national television station in Lisbon. The rebels pledged loyalty to General Carvalho and warned of possible bloodshed while pro government forces went on stand by nationwide. A communist group urged on troops on leave to report to duty.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Elevion
Lin
Kcytubing Revolutionary Council
Visbon
Carvalho
Vasco Tourenzo
Carvallo
Ion
Fendant
Artack
Bank halts issue of travellers cheques amid fraud case
In a move tied to a fraud investigation, the bank announces a suspension of travellers cheques production. Officials say the halt affects all current and future issues while audit teams review procedures and controls. No further details disclosed.
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Atabaa
ABC
Moser Cycles ES Amsoescement Mosse
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