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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1969

Page

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One Dead After Collision At Anzac Parade Intersection

A fatal crash at the Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue intersection left one person dead and a passenger in critical condition. Police stated the vehicles collided after noon, with hospital reports listing severe injuries for the second occupant. The incident contributes to a rising road toll in the ACT, following other serious wrecks reported in recent days.

Campbell Hiei School My Bark Witliam MeGanni Ool Muri Urewent Carifith Cary Eh Anzac Parade Constitution Avenue Walter Hartwell Murray Mr McClain Nen Ratton Thyhway Hall Yal Maiiary

Atomic fire test postponed in Queensland region

A simulated atomic fire and intense heat experiment scheduled for central Queensland has been postponed for at least 24 hours. Nearly an inch of rain fell at Langley, 120 miles northwest of Reckham, dampening the dead brigalow scrub intended as fuel.

Wrisbane Queensland Allen Langley Reckhamp Tao

Late News Item Seeks Details On New Somo Event

A late news item from a regional desk notes an upcoming event in seven months. The brief mentions a renewal effort and hopes for additional specifics from city officials and local organizations. No dates or names are clearly readable in the fragment.

Biggs Believed Still in Melbourne after Train Robbery

Police in Melbourne believe Ronald Arthur Biggs remains in the city and has gone underground. Officers say he, age 39, may hide at a pre arranged place while authorities widen investigations into his family’s arrival in Australia. Biggs friends and police in Perth suspect he could try to flee the country as dawn raids occur and immigration officials seek to detain his wife and three children for further inquiry.

Melbourne Ronald Arthur Biggs Pole Biggs Senor Oaly City Watch Reig Allambig Riggs

Manhunt Dominates UK Headlines Over Biggs Australia Raid

Britain’s Sunday papers run big front pages on the Australian manhunt for Great Train Robber Ronald Biggs. The News of the World shows Biggs dining with his wife in Melbourne. The Sunday Times notes a 15 month delay before a possible transfer of his share of the robbery. police traced him to Melbourne and staged a raid, finding he had already fled.

Glasgow Euston Scotland Yard Wandeworit London Biggs Five Flower Wandsworth Bigey Melbourne Tullamaine Peth Adside Britain Ronald Biggs Scotlanda Australis Ths Biges Sunday Times Erle’ Flower Paris Wiggs Austral Rigas Hibs Stet Sealand Yard

Labor official says violence out of election meetings

Melbourne report quotes Victorian grand secretary Hartley asserting ALP will not be linked to violence or demonstrations at election meetings. He suggests opponents who ignore Labour events risk aiding Mr Gorton by allowing demonstrations to proceed. The piece covers radio comments, Calwell's calls, and party lines amid Vietnam policy debate.

Melbourne ALP Hartley Goren Gorton Lueyls Labor Ender Mrr Calwell Hart Teynoe Morn Nir Calwell Austen Flan Vietnathy Frentent Opn Mr Win Froomw McCalwell Mit Banhera DLP Gir Whitlam Gair Hese Australia Calwwell

Perth Woman Becomes One of Six Ordained Ministers

Miss Margaret Sanders, 27, was ordained a Methodist minister at Wesley Church, the sole woman in a six-member group chosen by Rev. Arthur Meyer. She topped ordination exams in Australia and holds degrees from Perth Modern, University of Western Australia, and Melbourne College of Divinity. She plans further study in the United States, aiming for a doctorate in systematic theology.

Perth Margaret Sanders Australia Methodist Conference Arthur Meyer Wesley Church

Soviet Team Arrives in Peking for Talks on Normalising Ties

A Soviet delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov landed in Peking for talks aimed at normalising Sino Soviet relations. He said the discussions should be fruitful for both countries and thanked their Chinese hosts. The agenda details were not disclosed, with talks opening tomorrow.

Moscow Peking Mosconw Kuznetsov York Kremlin Tks Communist Party Mikhail Suslov Kommunist

Talks to ease border tensions between China and USSR

Report from Hong Kong says Beijing and Moscow agreed on a one week talks plan to revive troop withdrawals and resumption of trade. Delegations led by Chao Keda-hua and Kuznetsov aim to ease a decades old border dispute amid mutual accusations and past clashes.

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Cooler weather to move in after mild weekend

Weekend brought mild sunny skies with a high near 67 and a low around 33. Forecast calls for a cooler change beginning tomorrow with a high near 70 today, scattered clouds, and light to moderate winds from the northwest. The Bureau of Meteorology spokesman says the cooler pattern will develop as another front arrives.

Wherra Bureau of Meteorology

Canadians Could Scrap Monarchy Says Prince Philip

In a Sunday press conference Prince Philip floated the idea that Canada could end the monarchy if the public chose to. He argued the monarchy exists for the people's interests and suggested other ways to enjoy life while noting no vow binds future relations. He also commented on royal visits to Manitoba and Centennial events in upcoming years.

Nanitoba Canada Duke of Biting En Gramme

Suspect sweetener not in drinks referenced in report

A misread statement from a company spokesperson notes the sweetener is not used in drinks. Members of the PapuaNew Guinea House of Assembly urged broad changes to the Terrorism Act during yesterday's session. The Commonwealth has allocated grants totaling 4.4 million dollars for research projects recommended by the Australian Research Councils.

PapuaNem — Diviner House Act Impnetration Commonwealth Iranis Comerties

Whitlam backs wage concessions against Gorton plan

Opposition Leader Whitlam argued Labor policies would offer greater concessions to middle income groups than those outlined by Prime Minister Gorton. The passage notes party positions and regional political framing on page Vt.

Whitlam Everday Labor Gorton Koptent Austra

Space Flight Unions Feud Over Damaged Craft

A garbled report notes a spaceflight incident last week involving a three‑fan spacecraft and mentions UN actions. The fragment references Korea and a wedding list with classified content on pages 12 to 14.

Police shooting during manhunt in Australia incident

Police opened fire during a search operation in Brisbane Melbourne and Gladstone area as fugitives pursued. One officer was seriously wounded and is in hospital in satisfactory condition. shooter details unclear.

Brisbane Sitiony — Hwy Melbourne Gladstone

Canberra Times Postal Address Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows a Canberra Times postal address with PA Box 219 and contact lines. The readable content includes an address in Canberra City ACT 2601 and a phone number line, plus stray garbled words. No clear event or person names are established.

TSE Canberra Times

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