Broken rugby star John Sixe suffers heart issues in hospital
Reports say John Sixe, famed Downer under seven Rugby Union player, collapsed with heart problems during training. He underwent surgery in New Zealand after a lengthy operation at Royal Children's Hospital Canberra, where doctors stabilized him and he is described as in good spirits as family and teammates await his recovery.
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Cobram Wins 2-1 After Wild Stadium Fight
A soccer final at Wangaratta yesterday erupted into a melee with about 300 players and spectators fighting for around 40 minutes. Police say objects were thrown, crowds roamed the ground, and one Cobram man was arrested for disorder. Cobram prevailed by two goals to one.
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Election jitters shown by Gallup poll analysis
The latest Gallup Poll explains Labor support improving since June while Liberal and Country parties edge closer to a coalition comeback. It notes Labor holds prospects in 30 electorates, with the government needing cross-endorsement from independents and DLP to secure victory on October 25.
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Mr Gorton Skeptical After Adelaide Arrival
Mr Gorton arrived in Adelaide tonight sceptical of a Gallup Poll claiming the government could win the federal election only with DIP preferences. He said the report did not square with reports from the election, urging caution about the poll’s implications.
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Night of Ulster Rioting Leaves Three Dead
In Ulster violent clashes leave three dead and many wounded as up to 120 troops from the 1st Parachute Regiment stand by. Police report 22 civilians and 21 soldiers injured by gunfire amid sectarian unrest on Shankill Road.
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Desolated Street On Shankill Road Describes Fallout
On the Shankill Road a desolate scene with carts, debris, and spent canisters filled the street as soldiers and police secured the area. Reported injuries and near 100 total casualties were noted by a source, with Northern Ireland ministers and the Royal Ulster Constabulary involved in the response amidst sectarian tension.
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Ship Aground Off Bundaberg Reports Flotation Safe
A bulk carrier named Lake Macquarie ran aground near Bundaberg two miles offshore. Reports say the vessel, a 9,000-ton ship bound for Burnett, sustained no hull damage and is being towed free after inspection of the hull.
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Greyhound racing approved in ACT under ordinance amendment
The Australian Capital Territory moves to permit greyhound racing via an amendment to the Race Course Ordinance approved by the Minister for the Interior. The club awaits a site decision and has drafted a track plan similar to the Richmond NSW course. Plans include racing at about 80 and 75 yards with aims to raise dog standards by importing better dogs.
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Two Soviet craft put five Russians in orbit
The Soviet Union launched Soyuz-7 as a second manned mission in two days to build a space presence in earth orbit. Tass reported the crew of three and the craft achieving inter orbit contact while Moscow TV showed the launch and the crew. It noted plans for further space activities and indicated the crews were in good health.
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Unions Act on Carrier at Garden Island Meeting
Navy discussions on removal of aerieluller for Melbourne will be held at a nine hour meeting tomorrow by Garden Island employees. Melbourne had been marooned due to a four day strike affecting the Fosarmomh dockyard and related operations.
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Malaysia seeks Soviet help to secure Southeast Asia
Malaysia signals readiness to rely on major powers including the Soviet Union for regional security. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Razak pledges guarantee of regional stability while acknowledging Cold War dynamics and external influence.
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Australian Prime Minister Announces Vietnam Troop Plan
The Prime Minister stated that Australian troops would not be the first two to depart Vietnam and that his government was not shifting focus toward Russia. The Liberal member for Bowman, Dr Wylie Gibbs, faced a political setback after failing to retain his seat.
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Canberra grade cricket opens with ten rainwashed games
The opening round of the 1969 Canberra grade cricket season was disrupted as rain wiped out ten of the four scheduled inste games on Saturday. The report notes Pauw with 14 as a performance detail, while the rest of the page includes world news and other unrelated items.
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