Explosion ruins St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney
A powerful gelignite bomb exploded in the main aisle during evening Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. The blast shattered pews and stained glass, damaged six confessionals, and a priest was showered with debris but unharmed. Police hunted a tall, dark-haired man seen fleeing the scene as a wider patrol and searches continued.
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Union man likely as new commissioner for Public Service Board
The Government is considering appointing a trade union officer, not yet chosen, to replace Mr A. B. McFarlane as a commissioner of the Public Service Board at the end of next month. Mr John Collings may also be replaced, but his term has over a year remaining.
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Prisoner swap proposed between India and Bangladesh
New Delhi officials proposed a simultaneous repatriation of Pakistani prisoners of war excluding those for war crimes trials. The plan covers Bengalis stranded in Pakistan and Pakistanis in Bangladesh, announced in a joint declaration after talks between the two nations' foreign ministers. About 90,000 Pakistanis remain in India and around 200,000 Bengalis in Pakistan.
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Border Operation Criticised Over Cambodian Border Encounters
AAP Reuters report from Tuesday cites North Vietnam criticism of Vietnamese military actions near the Cambodian border. The dispatch notes tensions rising as officials describe the incident as dangerous and poorly handled, with regional implications for Southeast Asia security.
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Months to catch up on land backlog in Canberra strike
The Canberra construction strike ends this morning leaving a backlog of more than 450 land blocks awaiting service. Even at 25 blocks daily, catching up will take months. Metalworkers resumed yesterday after a Monday meeting, with three other unions to return today. Employers will meet unions at 4:30 pm to discuss formal settlement offers. The 23 day strike began over a pay dispute and expanded after other unions were stood down.
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Man killed in head on collision near Canberra air disaster memorial
A 51 year old driver Mr Leon Sly of Campbell Street Queanbeyan died at Canberra Hospital after a head on crash with a truck on Fairbairn Avenue near the air disaster memorial turn-off at 7.40 last night. ACT police spokesman described the scene.
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Metal detectors screen Canberra passengers at airport
Passengers boarding at Canberra Airport will be screened by portable metal detectors from today as part of a nationwide security move to curb crimes on and against aircraft. Detectors will be used randomly with fixed walk-through magnetometers planned later. delays are not expected.
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Opposition grows as abortion bill sparks party splits
In Canberra, Minister Daly joins Beazley and Stewart against a private member abortion bill. The bill would allow abortion on request up to 16 weeks, with broader grounds up to 24 weeks and beyond 24 weeks if the pregnancy threatens the woman. Catholic Church and Right to Life campaigners push letters to MPs, while Labor remains split on conscience grounds. Political observers see church pressure shrinking the bill’s prospects.
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Abortion Reform Debate Intensifies in Parliament
Federal politicians clash over abortion reform with DLP and Liberal Country Party opponents. Labor MPs fear up to 30 may oppose the Bill while Beazley notes 52 percent of gynaecologists oppose abortion on demand. Canberra nursing leaders warn of role changes for nurses in operations and fear jailed doctors for conscientious objection. A 4,000-signature petition and church prayers mark organized opposition events.
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Air Rhodesia ban renewed amid UN sanctions stir
Travel agents across Australia received strict new instructions from Qantas against issuing any Air Rhodesia tickets. The policy aligns with UN sanctions on the Salisbury regime, as concerns rise over Rhodesia’s three Boeing 707s and possible ties to defunct or previous operators.
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Volkswagen units to market Subaru cars in Australia
Australian VW dealers will soon market Subaru models after an agreement between LNC Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries. First Subarus may go on sale around July and will not be limited to VW outlets. Subaru’s plan targets about 6,000 units in year one from a 520,000 vehicle market. The cars resemble VW mechanically with similar engines and layouts.
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Law talk and parole board notes from Australia and US
Lawyers in PS will not protest. Commonwealth employed lawyers decided yesterday that in view of the complete exoneration of officers of any suggestion of conspiracy to withhold information from Parliament, further action be taken. Pay 3. PAROLE The chairman of the South Australian Parole Board Sir Robert Chamberlain said last night he would not sit on the board when it heard an appeal for release by Mr Rupert Man Gurt, a convicted murderer. US Senators have attacked the American bombing of Cambodia and Laos. Page 5.
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Canberra Tones Readies Easter Holiday Publication
The Canberra Times will publish as usual on Good Friday and throughout the Easter holidays, continuing its routine news and features schedule without interruption.
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Train officer confirms no mainline services Easter NSW
A railways officer yesterday stated there would be no mainline trains running in New South Wales over the Easter period. The report notes ongoing transport discussions and mentions political figures and policy previews elsewhere in the paper.
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