Rhodesia Talks Near Decision on Working Document
London reports say Prime Minister Wilson and Mr Smith must decide by 10am GMT whether the working document from talks aboard HMS Tiger off Gibraltar is acceptable. They aim to report to colleagues and seek a telegram yes or no within hours as Britain upholds six settlement principles including majority rule and Rhodesia’s white minority.
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Deputy cP leader faces ballot after federal election
Deputy Country Party leader opposed 2 SGNATHAN GAUL ahead of first meeting post election. Minister Adermann may stand, with Sinclair and Anthony as likely opponents. Sinclair favored to win. Ballot expected Thursday as MPs meet at Canberra. McEwen to retire, pushing younger deputy need.
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Late News Chichester Sighed Medmourse
Fragmentary report notes an 8 Brit incident near Reavy seas with a plan to reach Bluey on Wednesday. Mentions King Wand and Paircraft Wis S5ft Reteh and a legal or ceremonial rule context. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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Britain Offered Training Areas in Queensland for Defence Base
The Observer reports extensive Queensland training areas offered to Britain for an Anglo Australian defence base. RAF air use of Darwin and bases at Tindal and Amberley, with Fremantle facilities for the Royal Navy, are noted, alongside broader wartime sharing under ANZUS and defence reviews.
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Archdiocese seeks NSW grant for parochial schools
The Archdiocese Board in Yass, with Bishop Cullinane and other delegates, plans to ask NSW Premier Askin for a special Federal grant to aid parochial schools in the NSW division. The plea follows a meeting aimed at securing substantial assistance for Catholic schools, amid broader funding debates.
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Storm Strikes Yasawa Islands In Fiji
A hurricane swept the Yasawa Islands in Fiji causing extensive damage to homes and crops. The storm disrupted daily life as officials debated emergency aid and the government planned a response while Archbishop and church leaders discussed parochial closures and further relief measures. Local authorities urged calm as initial reports described widespread impact and the need for federal assistance.
Court martial in Singapore for two RAN officers
Two Royal Australian Navy officers face formal court martial proceedings in Singapore over an incident involving the destroyer escort Parramatta. Commander Matthew, recently of Canberra, will appear alongside another navigating officer as the defence proceeds with an inquiry into alleged wrongdoing aboard the ship. The Parramatta, an 1,200 ton vessel launched in 1961, was towed to Singapore after damage attributed to a collision while operating under the Far East Fleet.
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NSW call for vote on leader and relations
The Soviet Premier Kosygin says Vietorn is the world's main problem hindering good Russo American relations. An American survey shows more Roman Catholic women turning away from church teachings. The note references pages 5 and 13 14 15 18 across sections including women sport and classifieds.
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Australien
Troops fire on Macao rioters amid curfew clashes
Portuguese troops opened fire on left wing Chinese protesters in Macao after orders to disperse were ignored. Reports say at least three people were killed and many injured as armoured vehicles enforce a new curfew. Witnesses describe crowds gathering outside city hall and post office before rioters fled into narrow streets. Authorities appealed for calm as collateral damage included destruction of property and statues.
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