University warns Canberra students on LSD dangers
The Australian National University SRC calls on the Government to publicise LSD risks. It plans medical guidance and a pamphlet with World Health Organization content, condemning production and distribution not on morals but medical grounds.
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Australian National University
Soute Representative Council
SRC
Universty Health Service
SRO
Alan Brooks
Canberra
Canberra Times
Brooks
Former constable sentenced to 10 years hard labour
Alfred Wright 42 of Elizabeth Street Coburg, a former senior constable with the Victorian police, was sentenced in General Sessions to 10 years hard labour for taking part in an armed hold up of the Hendigo TAB. He must serve at least eight years before parole. Jury noted his good record. Brown of Bendigo previously charged did not appear.
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Melbourne
Alfred Wright
Elizabeth Street
Coburg
Wright
Nelson
Large Marijuana Haul Seized at San Ysidro Border
Customs agents confiscated over half a million dollars worth of marijuana, one of the largest seizures at the US Mexico border crossing. The amount underscores intensified enforcement at San Ysidro, California, as authorities report the find on a Monday.
Emotional welcome as Saragat visits Australia
A crowd of about 4040 greeted Italian President Giuseppe Saragat in Canberra for a six day state visit. He shook hands held babies and paused to speak with well wishers after landing at Fairbairn. The Migration and Settlement Agreement between Italy and Australia will be signed at Parliament House with Hasluck Snedden and Fanfani as signatories. Saragat then heads to Melbourne for two days and on to Sydney before departing for Singapore.
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Giuseppe Saragat
Canberra
Australia
Nate
Sarugal
FE. M. D'Ambrosio
Dalrymple Street
Narrabundah
D'Ambrosio
Benvenuo Presidente
RAAF
Lord Casey
Saragat
Lord Causey
RAN
Withern
Italy
Parliament House
Hasluck
Snedden
Fanfani
Saragal
Melbourne
Sydney
Singapore
Controversy Over Italian President Arrival at Fairbairn Base
Photographers and reporters were blocked as Italian President Saragat arrived at Fairbairn RAAF Base. Police and guards hindered media access, with official complaints planned to the Prime Minister's Department. A pool car was not allowed, and RAAF control restricted photo opportunities along the motorcade route.
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Fairbairn
Raaf Base
Prime Minister's Department
L. Barsdell
Federal
Jonathan Gaul
Saragat Durin
RAA
Canberra
Sixth Mirage crash: Pilot escapes after ejection
Flying Officer Martin Susans ejected when the Mirage engine flamed out during a cross country training flight. He landed near Ruskin homestead, alerted the base by phone, and was picked up by an RAAF helicopter. The incident marks the sixth Mirage crash since the fighter entered service with the RAAF in 1964.
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Martin Susans
RAAF
Antanias Karpys
Williamtown
Susans
RB. Susans
Ruskin
Gloucester
Conan
Singleton
Land auction sparks higher prices as bidders chase blocks
Persistent bidding by young home builders pushed land leases up at yesterday’s auction across Aranda Woden Valley and suburbs. In Aranda 29 blocks sold above June levels with Banambila Street blocks reaching 2.7 thousand dollars, while Fiarrer, Mawson and Lyons saw solid demand and prices generally above prior sales despite a warning from the NCDC to temper expectations.
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National Capital Development Commission
Aranda
Helconnen
Woden Valley
Torrens
Farrer, Mawson
Forrens
NCDC
Banambila Street
Arandia
Belconnen
Farrer
Pridham Street
Watts Place
Lyons
Chifley
250 Missing Karachi: Riverboat Capsizes in Ganges Delta
Unconfirmed reports say a riverboat with about 400 aboard capsized after leaving Dacca on Friday in the Ganges Delta. At least 250 people are feared drowned. Local officials and communications from Karachi confirm the disaster and casualties remain unverified.
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Karachi
Ganges
Dacca
Objector told to see war in Vietnam outlook
Wollongong court heard Richard Pettett refused National Service, claiming conscientious beliefs bar any military service. He said he would surrender to an invader to protect his family if attacked. Magistrate Towns recommended non combatant duties instead of combatant service.
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Wollongong
Towns
Vietnam
Richard John Pettett
Corrimal
Pettett
Hints of radicality in new ACT council
Bruce Juddery reports speeches at the poll declaration show the ACT Advisory Council likely to be fairly radical over the next three years. Gordon Walsh led an ALP contingent, hoping no future council election would replace it, amid calls for more powers. Only five new councillors and three defeated candidates out of 16 attended. two Liberal members and ALP member Miss Ryan were absent.
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Interne
Anthony
ACT Advisory Council
Gordon Walsh
ALP
Advise Council
Legislative Council
Comcr
J. W. Leedman
A. J. Harper
Ryan
Walsh
Tabor
Advisory Council
48Hour Strike Hits TAA In This Cutoff Note
A 48 hour strike disrupts TAA operations as workers walk off at midnight. The report notes disruption across pages and mentions broader regional tensions with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and related government actions amid cultural upheavals.
Arab Thrust Kills 34 Year Old in Israel Attacks
In a day of new Arab attacks in Israel, a 34 year old man died and his parents were wounded in Metz village near the Jordan frontier. Al Fatah saboteurs planted explosives near a house about midnight. Army forces and Israeli actions continue in response to ongoing fighting.
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Israel
Smaltlholding
Metz
Jordan-Israel
al Fatah
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