Court upholds power to delay executions in Rhodesia
In Salisbury a High Court judge ruled Rhodesia can order death sentences to stand until appeals are heard. He said independence created a framework where judicial orders and government actions must align for lawful administration of justice, scheduling any executions after review. The case concerns three men linked to murder charges awaiting appeal.
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Heating oil price rise blamed on petrol costs
Heating oil prices in Canberra rose by a similar amount after petrol costs surged. Ampol Petroleum spokesman CM Rest said the price increase would be reviewed by the NSW Price Commissioner along with other fuel products, following the easing of the Suc Canal shipping disruption.
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Feerues Te fe DELAYED HA veterans elected
Delayed news fragment mentions veterans and election outcomes. Names and places are unclear but imply a local political event.
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Solar Observatory Opens At Culgoora NSW
Australia launches the CSIRO Solar Observatory at Culgoora between Narrabri and Wee Waa to study sun processes and sunspots. It features a 96 dish radio heliograph spanning two miles and a high resolution 412 inch optical telescope, funded by Ford Foundation and Commonwealth grants.
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Dancers hearing risks warned by Adelaide doctor
ADELAIDE Friday. Dancers risk hearing loss as noise at diss totheques affects youths. Dr Harben, medical officer of the Department of Public Health, cited a study showing noise harms hearing. He urged prevention over treatment and urged a change in attitudes toward acceptable noise levels.
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Zara Bar Vote Signals Oxford Hotel Naming in Rockhampton
The public bar in Rockhampton, tentatively to be named the Har, appears likely to receive official naming after yesterday's political event. Mrs Holt campaigned there with Mr Holt, and the scene featured drink orders including gin and dry and ginger ale, reflecting a lively electioneering atmosphere.
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Whitlam Decries Discrimination In Queensland Campaign
In Brisbane on Friday Mr Whitlam, at his last major Capricornia by election rally, accused the Snowy Mountains Authority of discriminating against Queensland. He said Queensland taxpayers helped fund the authority but received no water or power investment benefits, contrasting with other states. He endorsed Dr D Everingham for the by‑election and criticized Liberal Country Party figures.
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Sunny Warm Weekend Weather With Showers Likely
The forecast calls for mostly sunny to warm conditions with gusty northwest to west winds and a high near 67 degrees. Some showers may develop later, with cooler southwest winds returning. Yesterday’s high 64.4 and low 30.0. no rain in 46 hours. Kosciuszko Summit Road open to Perisher Valley, snow at major resorts improving skiing with stow depths Guthega 60 to 66 inches, Perisher Valley 66 inches, Smiggin Holes 36 to 48 inches, Thredbo 41 to 52 inches.
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Tom the Cheap opens new 4500 square foot store in Fyshwick
National grocery chain owner Mr T E Wardle announced plans to open a large Canberra area store on Barrier Street Fyshwick, offering wide grocery and foreign foods and applying for a liquor licence. He noted higher rents enabled bigger size and claimed Canberra prices match Melbourne and Sydney.
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Lim Becomes Australian Citizen After 25-Year Wait
Wollongong Friday report notes Charlie Lim, owner of a Chinese restaurant chain, naturalised as an Australian citizen after 25 years. The ceremony at Wollongong Town Hall was conducted by Mayor Alderman A Bevan, with wife present. Lim had sought assistance from Federal Members, two Senators, and 8 Sydney aldermen through the Good Neighbour Council to gain naturalisation.
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Marines Endure Renewed Siege At Con Thien Post
North Vietnamese forces renewed attacks on Con Thien, battering the besieged Marine outpost as helicopters struggled to evacuate the wounded. A reporter cited corpsmen stating hundreds of Marines were wounded or killed this week, with Marines short of food and medical supplies amid heavy bombardment by ground forces and air power.
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Haiphong Raids Hit Bridges and Air Losses Reported
United Press International reports two vital Haiphong bridges were struck in air raids that damaged transport hubs used for war materiel. The dock area spared. pilots say 1200 foot bridge on the Kien An highway network south of the city was heavily damaged as seven American aircraft were claimed shot down by the North Viet Nam News Agency. Senator Percy urges Johnson to rethink bombing near China to avoid a broader war while Admiral Sharp favors focusing raids on Hanoi Haiphong and the Chinese border region.
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Archbishop Predicts Unity of Christian Church in Future
Archbishop A M Ramsey of Canterbury, visiting Seattle for a four day Four episcopal general convention, predicted a future of a single Christian Church with diverse worship but minimal central control. He saw eventual agreement on core doctrines, though timing remains distant and the pope’s role in an unified church was described as potentially infallible.
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Rusk’s daughter weds Margaret at Stanford chapel yesterday
Mr Rusk’s 22 year old daughter married Gus Smith a Negro data processor at Stanford University chapel. The couple left for a private honeymoon as family and friends kept the event private. The teen bride wore a simple dress and veil, and was walked down the aisle by her father. Rumors of resignation circulated as the New York Times said Mr Rusk might resign if the marriage embarrassed the Johnson administration, but officials saw no real move.
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No clue to baby deaths at Canberra hospital
Sydney report says NSW Health specialists cannot identify a cause for the deaths of newborns at Canberra Community Hospital last month. Dr H Kramer notes over 200 tests found no viral infection and no single organism. investigations continue with specimens from patients and staff. The ward held 12 babies, one premature, with some mothers evacuated from the hospital.
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Jobs ACT Wage Earners Rise By One Hundred
Wage and salary earners in civilian employ ment increased by one hundred from last year to forty two thousand one hundred this July. Government statistics show growth in the ACT labor market with steady year over year gains.
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Warning of More Postal Trouble In Royal Air Force Tie
An article notes ongoing postal disruptions tied to a clash between Royal Air Force aircraft and Corr Germany forces. It mentions NCO completing construction valued at 41 million dollars in the financial year as part of its annual report.
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