Dr Cairns faces possible gaol over Melbourne protest
Labour MP for Yarra Dr Cairns and several associates including four women were arrested during a Melbourne demonstration. He warned he would go to gaol rather than pay a fine if it did not affect his parliamentary position. Police warned him for breaching a by law after he refused to give his name and address. Others arrested included Corinne Kerby Mrs Oscar Whitbread and Terry Norris, three clergymen and members of the Save Our Sons movement. The incident drew cheers from supporters as he was escorted from the Town Hall area and students nearby stayed away from pamphlet distribution at his request.
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Oscar Whitbread
Terry Norris
T. Lane
Leonard Blair
Church of England
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Church of Christ
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Ted McCormack
Save Our Sons Movement
Jean McLean
Jin
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Rthey
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Tascalis
Cairne
Alut
By-law repeal urged in Melbourne pamphlet attack
Dr Cairns wrote a pamphlet attacking City Council By-law 418 24 that bans handing out literature in public places. He said the council general committee refused repeal and urged ratepayers to vote against the by law. The note lists 28 names and cites Wattle Street Hawthorn as Cairns address.
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Hawthorn
Melbourne pamphlet clash sparks arrest spectacle
A protest over public pamphleteering in Melbourne ends with Dr Cairns briefly detained as a bylaw dispute unfolds. Police press for name and address, crowd cheers, bail offered but not needed, and Cairns vows to face possible prison for democratic dissemination.
Minister grounds Iroquois copters
Flying operations by Iroquois helicopters of No 9 Squadron RAAF were suspended by order of the Minister for Air, except for emergencies, while investigations continue into two crashes near Captains Flat and further south. Earlier crashes have killed or damaged several crews. a court of inquiry is examining the latest incident.
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Caine
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Soviet threat of force to Czechs after hockey clash
Prague reports that Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Semyonov delivered a note warning that Soviet troops could be used to quell future anti Soviet demonstrations in Czechoslovakia. Leaders met at Brno to discuss army combat readiness while Dubcek was absent.
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Czechoslovakia
Prague upheaval tests Soviet tie to Czechs
Officials fled Prague after the army denounced anti socialist and anti Soviet demonstrations. President Havel urged adherence to law and censorship while warning mass unrest could derail reform. Soviet leaders, Grechko and Semenov, met Czech authorities as Moscow media downplayed liberalisation moves.
Road toll rises after Breathalyzer era begins
London reports show road deaths worsened fifteen months after Britain adopted the Breathalyzer. January fatalities reached 600, with total casualties for the January period at 27,700, officials noting a rise from the previous year.
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Britain
Gorton Arrives in Ottawa Urging Canada Australia Ties
Australian Prime Minister Robert Gorton arrived in Ottawa from Washington on the second leg of his North American tour. He urged closer Pacific region cooperation with Canada, stressing stable progress in Asia and self-reliant developing states. The visit included a dinner with Prime Minister Trudeau, noting limited accommodations and informal reception.
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Auctioned old red brick cottage sells for 17000
A carpenter buyer paid 17000 yesterday for an old red brick government cottage in Forrest. The site at the corner of Domison Grevit and Hobart Avenue included a detached brick garage. The Department of the Interior put the house up for auction due to needed repairs making it uneconomical for letting. Public sale totals included 107 leaves under unrestricted conditions and high premiums on other blocks in Garvan, Hawkesbury Crescent, and Mackellar Crescent.
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No T. Scrivener
Lyneham
Hotel Profit Reports Five Figures For Year End
A city hotel records a profit of about $50,000 for the year ending July 31. The article notes gains in the hotel business and mentions related financial details on page 8. Page references indicate broader coverage across health and insurance topics.
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Vogtie
Easter holiday guides in Canberra Times
The Canberra Times will publish daily tourist guides and church service details during the Easter holidays. Holiday shopping arrangements appear on page 9, with further turf guides scheduled for tomorrow and Easter Monday.
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Canberraimes
Canberra Times
Vietnam talks reopen as communists press for U.S. withdrawal
Report from Vietnam notes the Paris talks resumed with Communist demands for good faith and the withdrawal of Vietnamese troops. The item references page 5 coverage and mentions courts and TV on other pages.
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Paris
Lap
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Aris
Crowded Roads Mark Start of Easter Holiday Travel
NSW roads and aircraft buzz as thousands head from Sydney and Canberra for Easter. Police launch a reduced toll campaign with extra patrols around major routes including the new Mount Golahs Hawkesbury expressway. Airlines add about 20 flights as transport minister Morris expects lower tolls this year.
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Staney
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