Rioting returns as Belfast sees deadly unrest drives clashes
Rioting flared in Belfast overnight with a soldier shot dead amid renewed warfare between the Army and terrorists. A Royal Irish Ranger Private James Robinson was killed during patrols on Rumlin Row as riots and attacks spread to Londonderry, Coalisland, and Friskillen. Gun battles, incendiaries, and road barriers disrupted the region, with authorities deploying armoured reinforcements and warning of possible cross border fire.
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Belfast
Londonderry
James Robinson
Rumlin
Irish Republic Army
Necrmin Pri
Thopias Moore
Royal Irish Rangers
IRA
Moore
Northern Ireland
Dublin
Britain
Cromlin Road
Coalisland
Friskillen
Bernadette Devlin
The
Republic
Newry
London
Ministers Meet with P M at The Lodge Over Deputy Leadership
Three Liberal deputy leadership candidates led by Treasurer Snedden along with Swartz and Chipp attended a special Cabinet Programming Committee meeting with Prime Minister McMahon at The Lodge. McMahon, who typically avoids committee meetings, summoned the session to counter a likely Labor no confidence move. A separate candidate, Defence Minister Fairbairn, was not invited.
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Liberal Party
Cabinet Legislation
Labor Party
McMahon
Swart
MecMahon
Swartz
Uhon
Defence
Mr Fairbairn
House
Snedden
Swarte
Aboriginal leaders' differing views emerge in coverage
A special article notes Aboriginal leaders hold varied opinions on policy. The piece contrasts viewpoints while a separate mention highlights David Fairbairn asserting Commonwealth grants have improved state funding for education and science. Also referenced are rugby union results and upcoming features on page two.
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Commonwealth
David Fairbairn
Warning to Irish gangs amid security drive in Belfast
In Belfast a British security warning was issued as the number of troops in Northern Ireland rose to 92 500, the highest level since the current troubles began two years ago. General Sir Harry Tees and the GOC North Ireland led the briefings.
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Ireland
Sir Harry Tees
Tornado Kills Three in Wahpunga Queensland Settlement
A tornado struck Wahpunga and Kin Kin in Queensland causing three deaths, extensive property damage, and dozens of injuries. Frederick Lister, Pamela Lister, and infant Deborah died after their Wahpunga home was torn apart. William Fleet and Dorothy Fleet perished among wreckage. Seven houses demolished and eight damaged in a half mile wide strip. Rescuers found Deborah after 45 minutes. four others admitted to hospital. Postmaster noted severe structural damage and downed utilities. Government ministers pledged urgent assistance as crop and stock losses await assessment.
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Wahpunga
Brisbane
Kin Kin
Lister
Nivols
Deborah
Gympie
William Fleet
Dorothy
B. J. Hickey
A C. Gunn
Gordon Chalk
Hodges
Wahpunee
Life Line Appeal Raises 29655 In Canberra
The Canberra Life Line reported donations totaling 29655 as the charity begins funds drive to stabilize its finances. Director Russell Oldmeadow said 82 help calls came in during the first six days after opening with about 30 calls over the weekend.
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Cially
Life Line
Russell Oldmeadow
Political turmoil as Liberal leadership race heats up
Attendees at a party meeting include Deputy Prime Minister Anthony and Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson. Gorton plans to resign and hand his deputy leadership duties to the party whip Fos. A Wednesday Liberal meeting is set to decide the deputy leader amid calls for a caretaker, while Snedden and Swarte emerge as leading contenders. The ALP plans a no confidence motion, aiming to force parliamentary debate on Gorton and related issues.
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Mr Anthony
Senate
Kenneth Anderson
Anthony
Liberal Party
Gorton
Fos
Mrr Swarte
D. Brain
Prin
Swarte
Snedden
Swartz
House of Representatives
Hesse
Ma Fe
ALP
Gorton called symbol of hatred by ACTU chief Hawke
In Melbourne the ACTU president Hawke denounced Gorton's independence from the Establishment as dangerous to destroy. He spoke on a radio program, praising Gorton while criticizing Sir Frank Packer and Cabinet secrecy. Deputy PM Anthony urged calm as the Country Party supported the PM amid a political crisis.
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Melbourne
Gorton
ACTU
Hawke
Sir Frank Packers
Frank Packer
Anthony
Canberra
Country Party
Dark sunglasses deemed dangerous to eye health say doctor
A Medical Journal of Australia report by Dr J A Pockley warns dark glasses reduce light adaptation, lowering discomfort thresholds and potentially causing dependency. He notes misuse by the fashion and advertising sectors and cites risks for drivers and prescrip tion wearers on long journeys while acknowledging limited useful cases such as disguising cosmetic defects or preventing snow blindness.
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Medical Journal of Australia
Pockley
Univision
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Paddy Pallin
Perisher
Dan Reicdie
P.M
David Solomon
Mr Swartz
Customs
Chipp
Mr Snedden
Mr McMahon
Pakistan
Thieu
Minh
Jen
South Thien
Malta
North Atlantic
Nsw
Associated Poultry Farmers
Mir L. Libreri
Rugby Union
Emts
AMC
World News
Sundae
GOC North
Queensland
Frederick Lister
Pamela
Wallum
John Lister
Fleet
Picturegram
Life Line Appeal
Canberra Life Line
Mr Gorton
Ice Mahon
Labor
Bury
I T
China
Film Labor Caucus
Mr Whitlam
Parliament House
Parliamentary
Symbol
J. A. Pockley
Australia
Een Ow
Sydney
Ciwee Centre
Northbourne Ave
Ansett Teand Pow
Canberra Times
Pontecoy
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited
Pirie Street
Federal Capital Australia Pty Limited
John Fairfax Li
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