Postman tells of bomb blast in Brisbane
A parcel bomb exploded at the Phillips home in Petrie Terrace injuring Mrs Phillips, their five month old son Scott, and others. The package, addressed to William Phillips, was delivered by postman James Mickus and traced through several addresses before reaching its target. Police and detectives investigated the attack as an attempted murder, as Mrs Phillips and the injured child were hospitalized and the suspect parcel identified.
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Federal grant of 30 million for technical training
The Federal Government will provide a 30 million grant to the States over three years starting next July to fund buildings and equipment for technical training at the secondary level. No state contribution will be required. The minister for education among the States announced the plan, outlining the breakup.
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Australian education scheme costs rise with new estimates
Senator Gorton cited conditions on federal aid showing expenditure not to be cut in key areas. The scheme began in 1964-65 for one year and extended to 1967-8, with total projected outlays near 70 million pounds. In Melbourne the Assistant Director General of Education, Mc Russell, discussed diploma and trade courses in Victoria technical schools and related projects.
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Fragmented Local Notice From OCR Page
Fragmentary OCR text notes a local item with unclear names and details. Readable terms hint at a community notice or minor event but exact actions, dates, and entities remain obscured. The fragment preserves no decisive outcome or participants.
End of six oclock swill ends as NZ bars close early
Fifty years of the six o clock swill end in New Zealand hotels as later closing begins. Disputes over wages cause friction with workers walking off the job while many bars in Auckland Wellington Christchurch and other centres close between 6.30 pm and 1 am. Large hotels in Wellington shut doors as staff protest.
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Archbishop Loane urges hold line in Vietnam war
Sydney Archbishop Marcus Loane calls for no escalation in Vietnam. He warns Communist victory could wipe out churches in South Vietnam and argues for restraint to avoid broad war. Synod to debate war stance later this week.
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Indonesia and China closer to break
Indonesia warns of possible severance of diplomatic ties after an emergency cabinet meeting. Beijing may be forced to evacuate Chinese diplomats only if Indonesian diplomats can leave Peking, threatening broader Sino Indonesian rupture. Two nations face a tense standoff over embassy attacks and held diplomats amid student protests.
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Professor to advise Canberra hospital plans by UK expert
Lord Llewelyn-Davies, professor of architecture at the University of London, will advise the Department of Health and the National Capital Development Commission on Canberra’s long term hospital development. The ACT Hospitals Advisory Committee met for the second time yesterday and said a preliminary assessment of survey proposals will be prepared for study.
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Record of 33 1/3 rpm address to shareholders
Melbourne report notes Electronic Industries plans to mail a 33 1/3 rpm recording of the chairman's address to 19,000 shareholders for the annual meeting. Warner supports the idea to reach those unable to attend. The recording runs about 10 minutes and is included with the annual report and balance sheet. Page 17 mentions a color television group.
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Electronic Industries
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Stor
Maurois Dies Aged 82 In Paris Hospital
Andre Maurois noted French academic author and longtime French Academy member died in Paris after a stomach operation. Born 1885 in Etampes Normandy, he wrote over 120 works including The Faces Colonel Bramble. He served as an officer with the Irish Army in World War I and gained fame for his English literature scholarship and keen prose.
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Board Back From Dead At Canberra Community Hospital Board Meeting
The chairman Dr T H J Harrison opened the Canberra Community Hospital Board meeting with members resurfacing after countable hopes of no meeting. He set a date of November 13 for remaining business while Allan Fraser urged minutes note the reasons for the gathering for future historians. The Health Minister Dr Forbes had announced the board's abolition in June and asked siting members to stay on past September 30.
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Allan Fraser
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Wives appeal over sacking and job opportunities
A fragment reports wives appealing against dismissal and seeking review of a decision favouring job opportunities for single women. The text references Radio Biafra denial and a Johnson literacy remark, with a note about classifieds on pages 17 and 18.
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