Condition of sick baby improves at Canberra hospital
The hospital reports improvement in the sick baby and says no new infants have been affected by the unidentified respiratory infection. Seventeen babies have been born at the hospital since the epidemic began. Laboratory tests at the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research in Sydney are ongoing, with a report due to the Minister for Health in about a week.
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Canberra
A. Flynn
Sinee
Caine
Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research
Sydney
Farhes
Canal cuts to keep Suez Canal closed says Jasser
Khartoum sources report President Jasser told the Arab summit that Sudan will keep the Suez Canal closed as long as other Arab states provide financial aid. The remarks surfaced amid conference discussions on regional aid and economic stability.
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Khartoum
Tnday
Ahmar
Jasser
Fara
Itm
Fragmentary notice yields unclear local event
Readable fragments mention an event tied to Hurst and possible names but details are obscured. No clear actions, dates, or organizations can be confirmed from the available text.
Mirage jet crashes near Williamtown base killing pilot
A Mirage jet disintegrated near married quarters at Williamtown Air Base killing Flying Officer Antenni Karpys, 29, of Wilkinstow Kas. Witnesses described a "million pieces" explosion as the $24 million aircraft broke up after a stunt run. An RAAF inquiry team searched for wreckage while noting five Mirage crashes since 1904 and two pilot deaths.
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Newcastle
Williamtown
Antenni Karpys
Wilkinstow Kas
Siufeet
RAAF
P. McCormick
Department of Works
Karpus
Hay
Stamp duties in ACT projected to raise $100,000
Canberra Treasurer Mr McMahon forecasts stamp duties in the Australian Capital Territory will yield about $100,000 in the 1967 68 financial year. He noted levies on cheques notes conveyances hire purchase transactions and similar instruments would be modest per the revenue need and the ACT self‑government study. The aim is fairness with states and to test Canberra paying its way as interim self government moves advance.
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McMahon
Act
Wory Council
Canberra
Swancen
Department of the Intenor
Treasury
Considera
Department of the Interior
Imany
ACT Aire
the Minster
Anthony. Mtchine
Holt
Commonwealth
States
Elected boards could run hospitals in the ACT
Canberra board advocate G Williams, an ALP member, argues elected boards could manage Canberra Community Hospital and Perturel hospitals. He notes ministerial actions, Senate disallowance motions, and pressure from ACT Labor supporters to retain or replace the board, with continuation referenced on page 3.
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Uate
Act
Canberra Community
G. Williams
Muta Ee
Perenatt
Senate
Seria
Snonasee
ALP
Morphy
Br Forbes
Tte
Presiour
Satus
Williams
ACT Labor
Weil
Vietnam Poll Guards at Polling Stations Before Election
Allied troops guard South Vietnam’s 4808 polling places to deter Communist terrorism ahead of Sundays national election. Observers from 28 countries monitor campaigning for President Vice President and 60 Senate seats. Vietcong disrupt efforts with mortar attacks and kidnappings. Civilian candidates accuse military candidates of abusing power and harassing workers. Over 1000 tons of bullets distributed nationwide amid hopes of high turnout. Military expected to win 38 to 45 percent. former premier Huong and Phan Khoe Suu projected to place second and third respectively amid continued unrest.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Vietcong
Ucket
Mo Tran van Huong
Phan ‘Khoe Suu
Provessionst Assembly
Fersoren
Viewone Againan
Viewnamee
Sitk Pintol
Strong Hope for Balanced Rule in Saigon Elections
A Saigon report notes cynics see a Lam Son Square monument symbolizing two soldiers as elections approach. The piece argues for a civilian component in government, with presidents promising a representative system. It discusses power sharing, cabinet formation, and a move from coup to election based governance, under American influence.
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Saigon
Lam Son Square
Saipan
Commansense
Ewilm
Teall
Vietnam
Natonal Assembly
Povernimente
Bs Pails
Ekroon Iningue
Fines likely for faulty plumbing
Leaky cisterna could cost Melbourne. Report notes plumbing faults triggering penalties. Potential fines outlined amid mixed local page references.
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Melbourne
Soviet bans two US envoys amid diplomatic row
Moscow reports state the Soviet Union expelled first secretary Richard Chapman and agricultural attaché Bruce Meeker from the US Embassy for activities incompatible with diplomatic status. Meeker and Chapman had served over three years and one year respectively. their departure follows a prior Soviet move against a expelled Soviet diplomat.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Chapman
Meeker
Doda R Vesh
Lesh
Washington
Bomber Joins Search for Missing Trimaran Bandersnatch
An RAAF Neptune bomber will join radar and air searches for the trimaran Bandersnatch missing with four men off Victoria near Cape Howe. A freighter reported wreckage off Cape Everard but an expert later said it was unrelated. Names listed include Tony McLaren, Dennis Fulmer, Graeme Comeadow, and Bruce Crowther. police monitor mayday chatter from shortwave radio.
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Melbourne
Cape Howe
Sastere Wip
Victoria
Kornui
Cape Everard
Sydney
Dennis Fulmer
Richmond
Nsw
Graeme Comeadow
Camperwell
Bruce Crowther
Hawthorn
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Bandsranatch
Tony McLaren
Natcheft
Repuirman
Ken Beswick
Kensington
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