Call to Halt Communism in North Sydney Rally
NSW Returned Services League president Sir William Yeo, 70, defends war pensions and vows to halt communism in the north. Yeo, re-elected for the 18th year, cites support from 444 votes as rivals Todd and Ash concede. RSL Congress opens with Gov Sir Roden Cutler and Repatriation Minister McKellar. 17-year-old Jane Diplock wins ANZAC essay prize.
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Sydney
Nsw
Returned Services League
William Yeo
RSL
Sir William
Commonwealth
Australia
Walliam
NSW Rsi
K. H. Todd
A. G. Ash
Mr Todd
William Said
Southern Country Ship
Roden Cutler
Syra
Congress
McKellar
Newcastle
Jane Diplock
Belmont
Belmont High School
Whitlam seeks economic aid for Vietnam and regional roads
In Sydney Prime Minister Whitlam urged Australia to provide economic aid for Vietnam while outlining a broader plan to invest in timber, fisheries, cattle, fruit, and road transport. He pressed for federal backing to improve inland Vietnam roads and shared hope that Snowy Mountains projects could continue with new equipment before winter. The discussion also touched on maintenance of Kosciusko roads and Alpine Ways, pending federal state negotiations.
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Sydney
Afrlia
Vietnam
Thesday
Nsw
Whitlam
Hollnesia
Malaysia
Singapore
South Vietnam
Whit
Cambodia
Philippines
Lam
South
Snowy
Mountains
Lewis
Djakarta
G. CC Mackie
Snowy Mountains Authority
Thredha
Tindabyne
Canberra Diary Notes From Diplomatic and Civic Events
Canberra diary records a sequence of formal visits and receptions. Hobart Holt meets Malcolm Fraser in Deakin, followed by Sydney reception hosted by T Hughes and a Returned Services League anniversary at national headquarters. Ambassadors from France Ireland Indonesia and Austria host events, with associated receptions, dinners, and Independence Day observances. Activities include official visits to Queensland, farewell departures, and engagements at the Australian National University and Canberra Rex Hotel.
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Mr Holt
Malcolm Fraser
Deakin
Holt
Sydney
T. Hughes
Returned Services League
France
Francois J. L. F. Briere
C. de la Rochere
Rochere
Canberra
Queensland
Indonesia
A. Kosasih
Djakarta
Mins Kosasih
A. Marentek
Wellington
New Zealand
Eee
Oer
R. M. Aliarsaban
Melbourne
Tan Hoo Tong
Liverpool Lions Club
Japan
Koh Chiba
Chiba
Naval Board
Canberra Rex Hotel
H. Mizutani
Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
J. Miyata
Palmer Hearing Says Company Living Above Its Means
In Sydney before Justice Scarlett the chief accountant Raymond Victor Guy testified that H. G. Palmer (Consolidated) Limited was living about 154000 dollars a week beyond its means. He spoke during the Palmer hearing where seven former directors and two former officers are charged with participating in issuing a false prospectus.
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Sydney
H. G. Palmer (Consolidated) Limited
Central Court
Raymond Victor Guy
Epping
J. R. Scarlett
Palmer
Men who fought shark honoured at Coledale rescue
Sydney reports seven Coledale lifesavers received the Queen's commendation for brave conduct after aiding 13 year old Raymond Arthur Short during a February 27 shark attack at Coledale beach. The rescuers pulled the shark by the tail and hauled the boy to shore where the animal was beaten free. Short survived and recovered in hospital.
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Sydney
Coledale
Dallas John — Hatherley
Warren James Maherley
Brian Maxwell Joyce
Raymond William Joyce
Leslie Bruce Kennedy
Raymond John Robertson
Clarence Taylor
Fof Womberra
Raymond Arthur Short
L Coledale Beach
Coledale Surf Club
Short
NSW police to defer inquiry into suspensions
NSW Commissioner of Police N Allan said he would not order an inquiry into the suspension yesterday of a young constable. He ordered a rapid judicial handling and instructed the Darlinghurst superintendent to prepare a report. The Crown called for evidence as delays continued, with figures on bad debts amid a cash flow crisis and estimates for Victorian and Adelaide ledgers.
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Sydney
NSW Commissioner of Police
N. Allan
Lce
Darlinghurst
Allan
Guy
Brian Cedrie
Rowland
Criticie
Goran
Shannon
The
Crown
Cour
Cray
J. Palmer
Palmer
Fire survivor dies as 30th victim in Melbourne disaster
The 30th victim of the William Booth Memorial Home fire, Frederick Haas, 47, died at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Police released the names of the 30 victims, including former Minister Sir William Spooner and MP J S Cockle. Parliament paid tribute, adjourned for the afternoon.
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Melbourne
William Booth
Frederick Haas
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Oday
Senate
National Development
William Spooner
J. S. Cockle
Warringah
Holt
William
Australia
Country Party
McFwen
Calwell
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Petrie Street
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Francis Chichester
Thames
Storylene Sox
Harris Tweed
D. G. B. de Silva
Ceylon
T. K. Sidey
J. Luke Hazlett
Hazlett
Auckland
Ception
Dr MacWhite
Pakistan
A. M. Malik
Austria
A. Reilhauer
James Dooge
Dooge
Pakistan Students Association
United States
Ed Clark
Mra Clark
R. H. Burck
Braniff Airlines
Australian National University
Peru
J. Gallagher
Canberra Lions Club
Gallagher
Artists’ Society of Canberra Incorporated
Monaro Mail
H.G. Palmer
Consolidated
Adelaide
Brix Kanes
Adelade
Clay
Mid
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Manuka Arcade
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Manuka
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Adelaida
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United
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