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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1971

Page

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Alaska crashes Boeing 727 in mountain, 111 dead

A Boeing 727 struck a mountain wall near Juneau Alaska killing 111 people, including 104 passengers and seven crew, in a deadly, weather compromised crash that sent wreckage across a wide area as rescue teams battled wind and rain. Officials reported unclear causes while noting previous worst US crashes for context.

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Indonesian General Rukman to face trial for 1965 coup

Major General Rukman the highest ranking Indonesian officer yet to face four court charges of complicity in the 1965 communist coup. A military spokesman in Jakarta said the trial would proceed faster this year. Rukman, formerly commander of East Indonesia, faces serious charges in connection with the upheaval.

Th Amunaay Aap Reuter Rukman Aierupt Diltary Jakarta East Indonesia

Fragmented Late News Item From Unknown Source

An OCR damaged fragment mentions a misread event involving a team or person names Berry and Seawine Cakes. Readable bits indicate a home point and a possible bake related note. Full details remain unclear due to text corruption.

Smoke bombs thrown at Soviet Embassy during demonstrations

Demonstrators hurled smoke bombs at the Soviet Embassy grounds amid protests over Ukraine treatment. Police removed several participants after warnings. a coffin bearing anti Soviet slogans was carried in the march. Activists shouted for the release of Mr Moroz and appealed to the United Nations for action.

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Vietnamese protester self immolates in Saigon poll event

A South Vietnamese war veteran set himself on fire in Saigon in protest of the one man presidential election. Vice President Ky later stopped four others from blowing themselves up in a similar protest and a veteran died in Da Nang as crowds mourned.

Saigon Map - Reuter KY Hae Char ‘Ig Thiew Wit Velaran Fourm Hirself Rom du Nang Cambodia Wekx Arava Gos Paes

Family in Redfern flat overcome by gas. girl critical

A 21 year old girl is in serious condition at Camperdown Hospital after she and three family members were overcome by gas in a Redfern flat today. The parents and a 5 year old brother are in satisfactory condition.

Sydney Camperdown Redfern

Maltese PM Bitter on Britain Treaties

Maltese Prime Minister Mintoff harshly condemned Britain's past and present treatment of Malta in a national day address. He warned Malta is breaking free from what he called heavy chains that kept it tied to Britain and criticized empire-era domination in the Mediterranean and Africa.

Valletta Malta Reuter Mintoff Britain Mediterranean At Ailees India Africa

Airport Fire at Brisbane Terminal Causes Disruption

Fire at Brisbane Airport Saturday night burned out parts of the passenger terminal and adjoining cafe area. About 200 people were in the lounge when the outbreak was discovered. Officials say the blaze was likely caused by an electrical fault above the terminal kitchen causing damage to the cafe and adjacent bar.

Se Uchs Anaviy Hlavtyky Sydney Sean Yesterdaiy Alierman Brisbane Fie Bac

Trade law to be restored quickly

The High Court invalidated parts of the Trade Practices Act last Friday but signaled the Commonwealth can legislate wider if amended. Prime Minister McMahon vowed a strengthened Bill soon, with Cabinet prioritizing amendments to restore and fortify the Act. The decision clarifies trading and corporate definitions, urging closer Commonwealth state cooperation as Perth’s Tonkin signals price-control acts would align with any new federal law.

High Court Commonwealth Satur McMahon Attorney-General Tasmania Haseen Offic Hughes Me McMahon Bowen Greenwood Sydney Huddart Parker Perth Tonkin

Japan to Seek Gold Price Rise to Revalue Dollar

Tokyo reports say Prime Minister Sato and Finance Minister Mizuta agreed with the United States to raise gold prices. They aim to revalue the dollar and lift the yen by about six percent while pressing removal of a 10 percent US import surcharge.

Japan Tokyo Sato Mizuta United States Associated Press Washington Alo

Bridge design criticised by Scottish engineer in Melbourne

A Scottish engineer, William Faire, criticises the West Gate Bridge safety as too experimental. He predicts possible demolition of partly built sections and calls for a reassessment by the Tower Yarra Crossing Authority while emphasizing safer, simpler methods.

Melbourne West Gate Bridge William Faireurs Lake Dist Man Tax and Partners Mel Houirne Pakhurst Tower Yarra Crossing

Weather forecast for Canberra shows sunny day with light winds

Fine and sunny Canberra weather continues with increasing north west winds. A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said Taskiat AC main from temperature bf 62 Megrces forecast. The maximum yesterday was 51 degrees, with an overnight minimum of 26.

Canberra Bureau of Meterology Taskiat

Fall in support for Bok tour sparks political flare

The Federal Leader reports a drop in backing for Bok tour as discussions surface among officials and major African cricket teams. The piece notes urban planning aims, environmental center efforts, and cross border patrol talks between Britain and Ireland, plus a horse race meting result and VFL reference.

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