Miss Goolagong Feted At Sydney Civic Reception
Thousands cheered Wimbledon champion Miss Tvenne Goolagong as she arrived at Sydney Town Hall for a civic reception. Crowds along the route from Government House, where she was greeted by Governor Sir Roden Cutler and Lady Cutler, filled footpaths and clapped as the 19 year old champion rode past in an almost unseen car.
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Sydney Town Hall
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Nsw
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Welcome Home Champion Miss Goolagong Fans Cheer Crowds
Miss Goolagong returns from overseas after winning Wimbledon and the French and Dutch titles. A victory procession planned in her hometown Bayellan with a big turnout and carmine and victory ball. Her manager says endorsements provide a substantial sum, though exact amounts are not disclosed.
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Miss Cronlagong
Wait for UN action on China says Prime Minister
The Prime Minister Mr McMahon said it was in Australia national interest to wait and see what the United Nations did before Australia further examined recognition and diplomatic relations with Peking. There was no short cut to normal relations with China. Patience and hard headed negotiation are needed. The process is not one that will require spectacular public gestures or instant decisions. The final result concerns China admission to the United Nations and member status.
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People's Republic of China
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Foreign policy clash as UN China issue looms
In a heated House debate David McMahon attacks Whitlam over China policy while urging bipartisan approach. Senator Hughes defends Australia’s stance noting cautious diplomacy and patience is needed. Whitlam cites regional voting patterns and criticizes Australian aid as paltry.
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Hughes
Schools warned over bus use in Canberra crackdown
The Department of Falication and Science told Canberra principals that bus services could be withdrawn if pupils misbehave on school buses. A circular from ACT Staff Inspector J KF Fairbrother cited rubbish disposal and unruly behavior, urging parent responsibility and noting a July incident at Woden Valley High School where a driver returned unruly students to school.
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Policeman Shot Dead in Blackpool Gem Raid
In Blackpool a police car tried to ram a getaway vehicle as three officers confronted gem raiders. Police Chief Superintendent Richardson was killed and two other officers injured as holidaymakers fled a crowded street.
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Richardson
Dollar devaluation and global money market shifts
Nations react as the dollar slides 1 to 2 percent after Nixon floated the currency. Indonesia cuts the rupiah by 9.48 percent while France adopts a two tier exchange system. Tokyo stocks decline on revaluation hopes. Australia allows banks to deal in sterling, while leaders caution about manufacturing impact.
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London starkly revalues pound as markets reopen
London markets reopen showing sterling up about two percent against the dollar with early quotes around 2.44 to 2.45 per dollar. Reports from Paris Brussels and Frankfurt reflect volatile exchange moves while Indonesia devalues the rupiah and Japan hints at gold price shifts. The Reserve Bank loosens foreign exchange dealings for Australian banks as Prime Minister McMahon weighs crisis papers. Sir James Vernon warns manufacturing could suffer from dollar shifts if imports fall or exports falter.
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Indonesia
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Paratroopers strengthen Saigon palace security amid Thieu talks
South Vietnamese paratroopers in green uniforms moved by trucks to bolster palace guards around the presidential complex in Saigon as President Thieu and ministers reportedly held talks. Vice President Ky withdrew from the October election prompting discussion of resignations to permit free ballots. The Senate chief could lead during the three month polling window, while Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem eyed a run mate role. The opposition Buddhist factions welcomed Ky’s withdrawal as a brave decision.
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Thieu
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Thien
Kheim
An Aes
Detective-Sergeant Walker Quits Queensland Police Union
Detective-Sergeant R J Walker of the licensing branch resigns from the Queensland Police Union amid a disciplinary charge over a August 5 forum statement at Queensland University. He offered to submit to a competent independent tribunal. Walker, married with four children, had served since June 19 1950 in the fire force and union.
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Queensland
Queensland Police Union
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Police Union
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M. J. Callaghan
Fire Force
Union
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ACT legal hitch delays trials
A fragment notes delays in criminal trials due to an ACT legal hitch. It cites rising legal abortion figures in South Australia shown yesterday by Chief Secretary Mr Shard, with reference to Page 3.
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Shard
Prime Minister Faces Bud Committee Sittings Clash
Week after opening bud get sittings, Prime Minister Mes anon witnesses rising tension on budget across government and opposition benches as debates heat on Page 1.
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Mesanon
Fr Budlemant
Director Antico Took Options Before Queensland Mines Find
A Senate Securities Committee session reported Mer T. Antico, a director of Castreagh Securities Ltd, acquired options on 10,000 Queensland Mines shares three days prior to Queensland Mines announcing initial estimates of its Nabarlek uranium discovery. The disclosure highlights potential timing and trading concerns surrounding the mineral find announcement.
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Castreagh Securities Ltd
Mer T. V. Antico
Queensland
Queensland Mines
Nabarlek
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