Danger of Alien Call-Up Sparks Debate in Australia
Australian mp Allan Fraser defends aliens serving in foreign forces amid proposed national service conscription. Fraser frames call-ups as xenophobic fear, notes 4 004 aliens yearly registered, only about 40 likely to be called. He argues assimilation takes years and loyalty to Australia must be balanced with foreign allegiance concerns.
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Australia
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Eden-Monaro
Department of Immigration
Hattle
Stronger unionism advocated by ACT trades council
Dr Cairns cited Wilfred Burchett as source for North Vietnam inflexibility. Mr Santamaria challenged the claim saying Asians believed regional powers could survive with foreign troops. Mellwraith urged Canberra unions to be locally controlled to avoid unhealthy ties with parent bodies and noted writers’ influence in Canberra branches.
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ALP Holds To Policy On Vietnam Pull-Out If Elected
Cairns criticizes commitment to continuing war and calls for de escalation of Australia’s role in Vietnam. Dr Cairns says a Labor government would seek talks to shift from active fighting to peace keeping, with withdrawal of Australian forces and suspension of conscription.
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Vietnam
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Imain
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Lee
Australia
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Water rationing eyed for NSW farms this summer
NSW Minister for Conservation Beale warns drought and rising irrigation demand push as water restrictions tighten across controlled river systems and farm storages. He notes Murrumbidgee and Murray valleys face severe limits with many dams already under orders and further curbs likely this season.
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Murrumbidgee
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Beale
Four Die as Aircraft Crashes in Fog at Kingston
A Beechcraft Musketeer crashed in a waterlogged paddock near Kingston after circling in fog for about 16 minutes. Four occupants perished including George Thompson and John Smith. investigation continues into the crash and related water restrictions for the Namoi and Lachlan river systems.
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feNamary
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Arthur Carland
John Smith
Thomas William Nixon
Colac
Church enthronement marks Sydney history
The first Australian born Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Marcus Loane was enthroned at St Andrew's Cathedral in a historic ceremony. The service united many church leaders including Cardinal Gilroy and Governor Roden Cutler amid a backdrop of governance and faith. A ballot on Lyons shop lease looms as political sides align with the event.
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Sydney
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Salvation Army
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Eee
Nsw
Roden Cutler
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Australia
Good Samaritan
Presbyterian
South-east Asia
Three day sale of Canberra residential leases begins
A three day sale of residential leases starts today at the Canberra Theatre Centre. The Department of the Interior offers 344 leases, beginning with 63 blocks at restricted auction today in Woden Valley.
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Department of the Interior
Torrens
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Nee
Upper House by election in Sydney planned for September
Sunday report says the Legislative Council by election arising from Brigadier T. A. Playford's death will be held early next September. Premier Axkin announced the Liberal Party will soon select a candidate.
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Sydney
Army warns against waste in defence spending
Major General K McKay opens the Australian Army Staff's annual exercise in Canberra urging careful budgeting. Brigadier F R Evans notes observers from the United States England and New Zealand will attend. Forecasts predict a fine day with light southwest winds as the exercise proceeds to test equipment value and prevent non-essential expenditure.
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Australia
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England
Zealand
Conaire Burley Griffin
Weather Keeps Warm Spell Across Australia
Weather remains warm with yesterday's warmth continuing across regions. A Defence-leaning briefing notes the Regular Army's upkeep burdens the economy and urges economical use of resources to ease government costs. Two senior overseas commanders are cited in the discussion.
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Australia
Fraser
Riot at Arlington Oval ends soccer match
Eight carloads of police rushed to Arlington Oval as a brawl erupted during a Polonia versus Canterbury match. Referee Mr C Timms sent off a Canterbury player, sparking violence that saw 400 spectators invade the pitch and police subdue rioters. A man was later charged with offensive behaviour and to appear in Burwood Court.
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Saravakos
Greek
Timms
Iife
Ashfield
Burwood Court
Typhoid Report Expected From Gilgandra Tests
Sydney dispatch notes the NSW Director of Public Health Dr Meyers expecting a definite typhoid position report from Gilgandra after tests to be conducted tomorrow. The update was promised tonight with results pending.
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Nsw
Meyers
Gilgandra
ACT charities receive TAB profits distribution
Totalizator Agency Board profits of 19850 will be shared among 20 ACT charities with allocations from 200 to 2500 dollars. The Curtis committee recommended the plan led by Minister Anthony, with the two largest grants of 2500 dollars to the YMCA and Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Other grants include Canberra Legacy, St Vincent de Paul 2000, YWCA 1500, and smaller awards to Handicapped Children's Association ACT, STARHK, and several civil and welfare groups.
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Interior
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ACT Advisory Council
Young Men's Christian Association
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
Canberra
Society of St Vincent de Paul
Handicapped Children's Association
Starhk
Leslie Morshead
Toc H
Royal Blind Society
Assa
Chemists plan study changes at Canberra convention
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute plans to discuss curriculum changes for chemistry education in Australian universities and institutes. President Purnell said delegates would carry ideas back to influence teaching, noting a severe national shortage of chemical technologists and engineers. The convention runs today through Saturday with two plenary sessions.
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute
W E. Purnell
Purnell
Australia
Ilena Rescued After Grounding Off Australian Reef
Ilena owned by Rupert Murdoch was freed from Black Reef after grounding near Lindeman Island. The seven member party including Murdoch stayed in radio contact with ships Shangri La and Emeralda, guiding the yacht to safety as high tide lifted it off the reef.
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Sydney
Australia
Thomas
White
Melsens
Lbourne Symphony Orchestra
Hay
Herman Island
Sydney Conservatorium
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