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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
7
A Commonwealth Medical Association meeting opens today in Rama with delegates from three countries. The conference will discuss drug control strategies and global health policy, signaling a collaborative effort to curb illicit trafficking and improve medical oversight.
The marine court of inquiry into the Wahine disaster concluded its hearing in Wellington. Discussions on transport costs for containerised trade between Australia and Europe continued, with a likely report in two months. The proceedings touched on wool freight reductions, containerisation fees, and potential price stabilization to attract shippers.
Singapore seeks a mutual defence arrangement in Southeast Asia with Australia, envoy Koh at the UN says. Australia already in talks on regional defence and may join, while Singapore shifts away from Britain by converting naval bases and planning spending to offset Britain’s withdrawal. Singapore watches Sabah dispute developments between Malaysia and the Philippines with interest.
The United States will keep financing a study of Australian Aborigines teeth and jaws despite government cuts to non urgent research. Officials said funding for the Air Board project remains approved and will continue at the University of Adelaide under the Institute of Health.
A petition at Australian National University supports Czechoslovakia on reforms and condemns Russian intimidation. About 20 students collected 501 signatures in a few hours with more expected. Students note interest beyond Vietnam and cite fears of family scrutiny and visa issues among signers.
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