Australia to withdraw Vietnam force end of year
Prime Minister McMahon announced Australia would end its longest war with Vietnam by year end. New Zealand also plans troop withdrawal, while national service training and Army size will be revised. He promised to table the letter from the South Vietnamese government used as the basis for the 1965 commitment, a move that sparked a two hour Commons debate led by Mr Whitlam.
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Keith Holyoake
Vietnam
Australia
McMahon
Whitlam
United States
Whitham
Auckland
House of Representatives
Keith
Turalla
Department of Public
Australia offers rice aid to India amid East Pakistan refugees
Australia has offered India rice worth a substantial sum to aid refugees in East Pakistan. Foreign Minister Bowen told the House of Representatives that the total aid to date reaches 1.8 million. He noted the internal Pakistan problem and urged a UN coordinated relief effort as millions face hunger and displacement.
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India
Bowen
House of Representatives
Pakistan
Aastha
United Nations
Mc Bowen
Beazley Accuses Government Over India Pakistan Policy
Labor frontbencher Mr K. F. E. Beazley of Western Australia moves an urgency motion accusing the Federal Government of pussyfooting on its attitude to the India Pakistan conflict. He urges Australian initiatives to aid peace and criticizes the government’s refugee response as inadequate.
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K. FE. Beazley
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Beazley
House of Representatives
Driver Killed in Hindmarsh Drive Intersection Crash
Mr Francis Alexander Gibson of McCaughey Street Turner died yesterday afternoon when a Department of the Interior utility he was driving collided with a truck at the Hindmarsh Drive and Jerrabomberra Avenue intersection. The truck driver was not injured.
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McCaughey Street
Turner
Department of the Interior
Hindmarsh Drive
Jerrabomberra Avenue
Protest confronts Pakistan government over relief aid
Report from the Press Trust of India describes a protest action against Pakistan's government over its refusal to admit outside relief. The late news item cites scamming action as a protest gesture amid aid disputes.
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Jesseeday
Ladle
Pakistan
Trisot Indes
South Australian Upper House rejects adult franchise reform
The South Australian Legislative Council blocked a government bill to extend full adult franchise, defeating the measure 11 to 6 for a second reading. The council will maintain the current restricted system, excluding about 15 percent of adults who can vote for the Assembly. The Attorney-General labelled LCL talk of reform as hypocrisy, while the Opposition leader noted plans to revisit the issue at a later party meeting.
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South Australian Legislative Council
Assembly
Lipper House
King
Liberal- Country League
Legislative Council
LCL
Steele Hall
Liberal Party
Gunman Shot by Troops in Londonderry Clash
In Londonderry the army fired on gunman positions during barricade removals in the Bogside. Officials report a gunman was shot dead, with witnesses claiming a second gunman was wounded. Troops had opened fire in more than 20 Londonderry incidents that morning.
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Belfast
Londonderry
Bogside
Explosion Kills 38 as US Army Chinook Crashes
PEGNITZ Germany witnesses report a US Army CH-47 Chinook carrying 38 aboard exploded midair near Grafenwoehr training area. The craft reportedly broke apart and burned, with no known survivors, per AP through AAP. Fire lit the sky as debris struck the ground.
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Pegnitz
Germany
Grafenwoehr
Associated Press
Australia to withdraw remaining troops from Vietnam by late 1971
Prime Minister McMahon announced a phased Australian pullout from Vietnam with all combat forces to depart in the coming months. Most troops to return home by Christmas 1971, stores and equipment shipped by early 1972, while Vietnam receives a $25 million aid package over three years including economic and defence support. The move signals possible Army strength reductions and a shorter full-time service period of 18 months.
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Republic of Vietnam
Mixon
Keith Holyoake
Vietnam
Hmas Brisbane
Australia
Indian Ocean
DLP
Australia to Withdraw Troops From Vietnam and Reductions Planned
The government outlined continued Army reductions with nine battalions, some on a reduced basis, and a five year defense review to judge force levels. Prime Minister Whitlam said withdrawal timing did not reflect military or regional conditions. Opposition figures criticized the plan, while New Zealand announced full Vietnam withdrawal by year end. Vietcong welcomed the decision but urged inclusion of training and advisory units.
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McMahon
Whitlam
Paris
New Zealand
South Vietnam
ACT pollution prove tests show sewer outfalls harm Murrumbidgee
Canberra sewerage outfalls are blamed for bulk pollution in the Murrumbidgee river system. A 18 page report notes tests from March 30 to April 26 found excessive pollution between Burrinjuck Dam and Dog Trap Crossing. Weston Creek works identified as a major source. E coli test limits cited. Authorities consider further surveys and possible action against the Department of the Interior over Solvex use.
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Yass
Canberra
Murrumbidgee
Goodradigbee Shire
K. Kirwan
Kirwan
Burrinjuck Dam
Dog
Weston Creek
Nsw
Robbins
NSW Department of Health
Fraser rivals for ministry shake up amid Liberal vote
The Treasurer Mr Snedden was elected Deputy Leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party yesterday. Malcolm Fraser, who resigned as Minister for fence under Mr Gorton, came third in the voting, leaving David Solomon hopeful of a post in Mr McMahon's ministry. Page 3. Feivorial. Page 2. CONGRESS Science and technology in the past 50 years opened Pandora's box of horrors at the Pacific Science Congress in Canberra. Page 15. The 4.8 million bits used in Boeing 747B production vindicate waiting for the A model. Page 2. CHINA The US seeks UN agenda seating for no China's. Page 5. Fashion Talking Point People Entertains. Of pages Courts, Law List Parliament etc.
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Liberal Party
Malcolm Fraser
Gorton
David Solomon
McMahon
Congress Science and Technology
Technical Pro
Pacific Science Congress
Canberra
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