Lakeside site urged for new Parliament House
The National Capital Development Commission backs Lake Burley Griffin lakeside as the preferred site for the permanent Parliament House, arguing it is technically and aesthetically satisfactory. Capital Hall would pose greater difficulties and cost. The 18 member committee, chaired by Sir Alister McMullin, continues hearings to assess accommodation needs and site options, with a final report due in nine to twelve months.
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McNamara to Head World Bank Appointment Likely
US Defence Secretary Robert McNamara is poised to become World Bank president, resigning from the Johnson cabinet. The move, expected to be finalized by the bank's directors next week, would make McNamara the bank’s leader, replacing Robert McNamara’s nomination follows presidential concurrence.
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Fragmented OCR News Item Lacks Clear Details
The readable text provides no coherent event or names. It appears as garbled OCR with scattered letters and fragments, offering no actionable facts, dates, places, organizations, or people to anchor a summary.
Borneo rebels batter soldiers in West Borneo clashes
Indonesian commandos, outnumbered, battle more than 200 Communist guerrillas for third day near Benkayang 88 miles east. Fire support sought from Java as Siliwangi Division troops face strong mortar and heavy weapons assaults amid rumors guerrillas split from Indonesian forces after earlier conflicts.
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Australians suffer four dead in Vietnam clashes
Four Australian soldiers died in two separate Vietcong contacts in Phuoc Tuy province on Monday, with 17 more wounded. Two killed and one wounded came from a booby trap near a Vietcong village, while the other two dead and 16 wounded occurred from shrapnel during contact with the enemy. All were from the Teh Battalion and the 2nd Battalion.
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Rockets battle Vietcong near Nui Dat camp
Vietcong attacked Australian Task Force troops near Nui Dat in a two hour firefight. D Company 7th Battalion reported heavy blasts and several enemy casualties, while Australian helicopters evacuated wounded and pursued counterfire.
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Belgium urges talks on De Gaulle veto to Britain bid
Belgium called for consultations with its Common Market partners after President de Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry. A Foreign Ministry statement said the French move adds a serious element to Britain's candidacy and must be discussed with other members before the next Council Ministers meeting. Dutch delegates warned the stance could create a difficult situation within the European Community and hinder progress with the Community.
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Casualty List From National Service Died In War
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Country Party Meets for Talks on Devaluation Effects
A special Country Party MPs meeting at Parliament House will review devaluation effects on primary industries and possible government compensation. Acting Leader Anthony notes no caucus calls. Cabinet to consider longer-term impact before December 14.
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Storeroom Fire at Kingston Struck by Canberra Fire Brigade
Fire Brigade units attended a storeroom blaze at Angus nd Roberton Py Ted, Queens Square Kingston. The first unit arrived quickly and the fire was brought under control shortly after. Police have no damage estimate yet.
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Nun Drowns in Heavy Surf at Rosedale Beach
A 47 year old Ursuline nun from Croydon Park Sydney drowned in heavy surf at Rosedale Beach 11 miles south of Batemans Bay yesterday. Police said a strong swell carried her from the shore as companions attempted rescue but she did not respond. Mother Basil in Canberra identified the nun as Sivier Gregoria, who came from Hungary to help migrants in Australia.
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Cyprus war threat grows amid unidentified warships
The Cromie Government reports unidentified warships near Cyprus as Turkish ships sail from Men in to sea. The struggle signals rising tension in the region with no immediate settlement in sight.
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Fire Damage at Mail Exchange Building Sparks sprinkler debate
Melbourne reports Postmaster General Hulme orders a postal investigation into yesterday’s fire at the Mail Exchange building. He toured the damage and noted the absence of a fire sprinkler system. He said plans to install sprinklers within two years depend on budget, but did not know if sprinklers would have stopped the blaze. The department aims to restore normal operations by the end of the week.
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