Man's night of pain at Canberra Hospital
A badly injured building worker wandered through Canberra Community Hospital grounds overnight. John Bruce Williams, of Oceanhevan, lay near the scaffold site in the hospital quadrangle with a fractured skull, fractured pelvis, and facial injuries. He crawled to the old hospital doors and was found at dawn. Nearby witnesses recall him moving despite large hazards and a partially covered well near the scaffold.
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Rhodesia Prime Minister to Visit United Kingdom
Rhodesia’s Prime Minister planned a visit to London next week for talks with Britain’s government on independence. The official statement said the premier, accompanied by the Minister of Dusta, would travel to seek a solution amid ongoing crisis.
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Canberra Times Style Notes From Fragmented OCR Text
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions Canberra Times postal address and vague references to names, numbers, and locations. It is unreadable in large parts but suggests a paper item with uncertain personal or event details without clear facts or dates.
New eye on the sky at Orroral Valley tracking station
The ACT’s second space tracking post at Orroral Valley near Canberra begins regular earth satellite tracking. It aims to track up to three satellites simultaneously next year, linking with NASA’s global network alongside stations in North Carolina and Alaska. Initial tests show performance surpassing U S stations as operators prepare for full operations.
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Firms threaten tobacco cuts in Australian leaf plan
Two manufacturers, W D and Co and Rothmans of Pal Mall, warn they will not use disputed leaf under the Commonwealth stabilisation scheme. They offered to buy about two thirds of last season’s leaf but refuse unconditional purchase, risking higher tariffs on imported leaf and possible leaf removal from quota over three years. They demand government guarantees and warn of production disruption if quotas are not revised.
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Murder and looting amid volcanic eruption on island
A survivor reports a family of six killed by five armed looters as they prepared to flee the volcano. Claims of additional looting as evacuation intensifies. Reports describe mud, ash eruptions, island landslides, and towns along Lake Faa being evacuated under orders from Arturo Alcaraz. Police estimate hundreds killed. rescue teams salvage debris amid widespread destruction.
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India Pakistan clash renews ceasefire breach claims
Pakistan says India violated the ceasefire by attacking Kashmir while both nations urged UN mediation. In New York India and Pakistan blamed each other for ceasefire violations and refused withdrawal without UN peace forces. Bhutto warned Pakistan would stay in Kashmir unless a UN force is sent. India insists Kashmir is an integral part of India and rejects troop withdrawal.
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India Pakistan clash in Rajasthan and Kashmir conflict escalates
Indian Defence Ministry says Pakistan suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses in four clashes near Kelnar Dediush and Chotan as India reports cross border infiltration attempts. Pakistan denies, insisting its forces repelled Indian attacks in Rajasthan. UN talks begin on Kashmir observer mission while a Philippine island volcano threatens Lemery.
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Australian Troops Land Secretly in Vietnam
Reports indicate Australian troops have landed secretly in Vietnam. Rocket firing helicopters attacked Vietcong positions about five miles from Saigon. The newspaper notes clashes over China’s UN entry and government waterfront legislation battles. Additional pages list finance parliament weather sport and features.
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Reform questions in Canberra finance controls weak says Reid
Dr G Reid of the University of Adelaide argues parliamentary control over finances is weak compared with Canberra. In the series concluding article on parliamentary reform he examines the issue and suggests possible measures.
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Bitter debate swirls over communists on wharf bill
In a tense House session the Opposition assailed the measure as a communists weapon. Speaker Webb led the attack with Labor allies in the gallery as government allies argued for nationalising the waterfront and replacing rival unions. The fight centred on de-registration and a move to publicly run wharf facilities, with continued debate anticipated on page 4.
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