RAAF flies Ermolenko to Singapore in Perth clash
After a Perth clerks union meeting lifted a ban on Ermolenko departure, the Australian government moved to use an RAAF plane to fly him to Singapore. Senator Willesee said the decision was made with the Prime Minister and noted unions were largely supportive, while insisting the move was not an industrial matter. The episode drew criticism from the Opposition and sparked diplomatic comment as it moved the group from Pearce base to Singapore.
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Federated Clerks Union
Perth
Ermolenko
Foreign
Willesee
Dan
RAAF
Whitlam
ACTU
Jim Coleman
Trades and Labour Council
Transport Workers Union
Enmelenkertit
Pearce
Canberra
Australia
Snedden
Labor
Supreme Court
Alexandrov
M. Smirnov
Ere Mmolenko
EAA
Soviet Union
Ermorenko
Georgi
Second time RAAF used in disputes
The RAAF Orion carried eight Soviet musicians from Australia, the second time in a week the Prime Minister authorised military aircraft to bypass trade union bans. The ban was lifted before takeoff. Earlier, BAC One-Eleven and RAAF VIP transport aircraft carried MPs home to their states to mitigate a transport workers strike.
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RAAF
Orion
Australia
Mr Whitlam
BAC
Russians Defect Then Return Amid WA Affair
Sequence shows Ermolenko arranging defection with WA university officials, then seeking permanent residence before returning to Russia after meetings with Kabalevsky and Soviet officials. Writs served, union bans imposed and lifted, flight via military Orion assessed as option to Singapore, with considerations of discomfort, secrecy, and possible government write-off of fares.
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Ermolenko
Western Australian
Commonwealth Police
Australia
Kabalevsky
Knmolenko
Russia
Alexandrov
TWU
Federated Clerks Union
FCU
Alexandra Skodegenuine
Unclear fragment hints at Watergate trial appearance
Fragmentary report alludes to a trial related to Watergate with mentions of subpoenas and a court appearance. The readable text is garbled and no clear names, dates, or places are recoverable.
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Dhamer
Eure
Turkey seizes key Cyprus port and splits island
Reports from Nicosia say Turkish forces have cut the island in two, taking Famagusta port and Kyrenia while advancing toward Morphou. Turkish destroyers shell Trikomo and Bogazi bases, with heavy losses claimed at Bogazi. Famagusta remains largely deserted as Greek Cypriots flee to Dhekelia. UN Security Council summoned as Greece weighs military action. Clerides calls urgent meeting to consider handing over the north. Cyprus airport status unclear, UN troops caught between sides.
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Nicosia
Famagusta
Kyrenia
Morphou
Ankara Radio
Trikomo
Bogazi
Dhekelia
Geneva
Clerides
Cyprus
Turkey
Cleridea
Greece
Athens
United Nations Security Council
Torday
Council
Assassination attempt wounds Park wife in Seoul
Mrs Park Chung-hee, wife of South Korea's president, died from a head wound after an assassination attempt during Independence Day remarks at Seoul's National Theatre. A high school girl was killed by a stray bullet. the gunman was shot by security. An Indonesian passport holder linked to the case surfaced, with further inquiries pointing to a possible former friend in Osaka.
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Seoul
Park Chung-hee
Park
Associated Press
President Park
National Theatre
Tokyo
Gardens of the Pacific and Island Cultures Explored
John Hay reviews two books examining how Pacific gardens and island cultures are changing. He analyzes authors' arguments on tradition, modern influence, and ecological and cultural impact affecting indigenous practices and landscape stewardship.
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John Hay
Cadets Threaten Mass Resignations Over Bastardisation Claims
Tasmanian Police cadets threaten mass resignations amid alleged ongoing "bastardisation" practices by senior members. A departmental inquiry is opened under Under Chief Superintendent L H Rothwell and Superintendent H C Rainbaird, prompted by a relative’s letter about alleged acts. The issue has persisted for about 18 months and only recently surfaced publicly within the force.
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Hobart
Tasmanian Police Force
L. H. Rothwell
H. C. Rainbaird
Parcel of heroin believed in ACT
About $11,000 worth of heroin believed to have come into Canberra in recent weeks, likely the largest amount seized for illegal sale. Also noted floods in Bangladesh and northeast India affecting 33 million. impeachment views shift for Nixon. bureaucratic reforms reported. soaps and detergents production competition impact. NSW clubs control legislation. Red River project withdrawal. World News, Parliament, Courts, Finance, Sport, Lotteries, Opera House listings on pages 12 to 16.
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Canberra
Debate on industrial Bills deferred by Senate divisions
The Senate postponed debate on two Conciliation and Arbitration Bills aimed at improving industrial relations and union amalgamations. Government losses in three divisions followed absences by ministers Townley opposed the delay citing lack of time to review. The week also saw a penality clause loss on Trade Practices Bill and other amendments, with Townley siding with Opposition on several measures.
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Senate
Willesee
Wheeldon
Button
Lab. Vic
Senator Townley
Ind. Tas
Bishop
Townley
Aborigines in disaster area under critique in NT
The Council for Aboriginal Affairs blasted the Governments treatment of about 500 Aborigines on Hooker Creek reserve and Yuendumu settlement in the Northern Territory calling Hooker Creek a disaster area. The report notes squalid camps poor housing precarious water and power and scarce medical staff with health data largely inaccessible. It argues segregation of Aboriginal and European areas persists and urges a change in mood and purpose to improve policies.
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Council For Aboriginal Affairs
Hooker Creek
Northern Territory
Council
Senate
Yuendumu
Hooker
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Miro Osingn
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Yoshii
Osaka
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South Australia
Marian Eldridge
Pandora Valley
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Nixon
National Capital Development Commission
Peter Schuless
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Red Cliff
Australian Industry Development Corporation
Red OM Petrochemical
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Murphy
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Ase
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