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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1968

Page

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Soccer Grand Final Brawl Forces Police Escort Of Officials

A violent brawl erupted at Manuka Oval after a Juventus versus Croatia Dexkin grand final replay. Police escorted referee Mr J Brows and linesman Mr van de Lende from the field as fans and players clashed, with injuries and arrests amid a melee outside the dressing rooms.

Manuka Oval Juventus Croatia Dexkin J. Brows van de Lends Amt Strick Wick Banberra Times Usna van de Lende Tuventus Port van de Lande Alain van Or Lende Clalory Scien Croatia-Deakin

F-111 Delivery Delayed by Fatigue Testing Fault

Australia will not accept the F-111 fighter bomber from the United States until fatigue testing issues are resolved. Defence Minister Fairhall said further scientific and metallurgical tests would take two to three weeks to determine if the fault lies with a component or broader design.

Sydney Australia Defence Fairhall FLNC Fort Worth Texas Pirsralt Lear Oh Kaira Walid

Uncertain fragment hints at Cassiuile Vis and Matta Ford

Fragmentary report mentions Cassiuile Vis and Matta Ford with unclear actions or outcomes. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details to confirm a specific event, date, or responsible organizations. Further readable context is needed to produce a reliable summary.

Mona Hlaly Cna Mattin Disney Ies Devine

Referee Attack During Group 9 Rugby Match at Cooma

Two players assaulted referee Mr B Berkeley yesterday as Jeanne reserves intervened between Jindabyne and the field. Police escorted the injured official from the field amid the disruption. Petty Sessions today on charges of common assault as Group 19 management committee prepares to decide the fine.

Cooma B. Berkeley Jeanne Jindabyne Rome Bia

PRAVDA WARNS CZECHS About normalisation and troops

Pravda warned Prague leaders that enormous work remained to normalise Czechoslovakia and that occupation troops would stay. The Moscow communiqué noted that plenipotentiaries had achieved some results but conditions must be set for full administration by Czechoslovak organs. The paper stressed primacy of suppression of counterrevolution and called for sustained Soviet presence while talks near.

Moscow Aap-Reuter Pravia Prague Tor Toncrele Cominique Fn Tne Nese Pany Jadar Dubeck Communist Party Caschoslovak Soviet Union Pravila Czechioslova Department of Airbas Czechoslovakia Italta

Murder attempt charge in Yass court today

A man and a youth will appear before the Yass Magistrate's Court today charged with shooting with intent. Alexander Bull of Grampia Street North Yass was shot in the right shoulder when he opened his front door. He was taken to Canberra Community Hospital for surgery to remove the bullet. his condition yesterday was described as satisfactory.

Yass Alexander Bull Grampia Street North Yass Te Youll Wee Jasper Yars Canberra Community Hospital

Speed limits spark Air Force inquiry in Australia

A Canberra led probe examines a fault that cracked a wing pivot on a Convair type aircraft. Air Force officials say the issue affects testing but not overall program. Australian deliveries of 24 aircraft to be delayed, while crews in the US continue training amid a broader defence review.

Department San Diego Convair Division General Dynastcy California Defence Department Washingingtom Post Congress Vietnam Sale Air Force Plas Senate Royal Australian Air Fores Australis Australiam

Toddler Allin McKenzie Rushed to Heart Surgery Abroad

Eleven year old Tumut boy Allin McKenzie known for a rare heart defect traveled from Australia to Alabama for a six hour operation to repair a blocked heart valve and patch torn tissues. After four days of air travel he returned to Sydney hospital for recovery and will stay there briefly before resuming football dreams. The community raised 13186 to fund the trip and medical care for Allin and his mother.

Sydney Allin McKenzie Turmat Alabama University of Alabama Medical Centre Allance Allan

Cape Town Performs Third Heart Transplant Success

The Groote Schuur Hospital reported patient Petrus Johannes Smith of Johannesburg is in very satisfactory condition after South Africa completed its third heart graft. Dr Christian Barnard and his team transplanted a heart from a 52 year old African woman eight months pregnant into a 52 year old White former miner. Smith is fully conscious, talking with doctors, breathing normally, and has started taking food by mouth.

Cape Town Aap Reuter Petrus Johannes Smith Johannesburg Groote Schuur Hospital Christian Barnard South Africa

Minister says way clear for contracts

Sydney report states that procedural bottlenecks hindering Australian firms from winning orders worth millions for goods and services for American and allied forces in Vietnam may be overcome. Defence Minister Fairhall outlines plans after talks with US Defence Secretary Clark Clifford to create formal liaison machinery.

Sydney Vietnam Defence Fairhall Clark Clifford Clifford Paithall Australia

Geelong Triumphs In Semifinal Thriller

Victorian Football League semifinal report details Geelong defeating St Kilda in a decisive, effortless performance. Rohan Teivett notes Geelong’s dominance and Irvine’s standout display, with Buckpoise’s byline on the critical game action and weekend results from across pages 13 and 14.

Geelong St Kilda Irvine Rohan Teivett Buckpoise

Teach-in at ANU sparks student group discussions on reforms

ANU students and staff who attended a 10 hour teach-in on the universities role met in faculty groups to discuss what is wrong with the ANU and suggest changes. About 100 students and staff participated when the teach-in ended around 1 pm, with faculty groups planning future meetings. Attendance reached about 300 in the afternoon session.

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