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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

2

Melbourne wary of politics clouding 1974 Commonwealth Games

Melbourne councilor F W Best warned political pressure could threaten Australia's bid to host the 1974 Commonwealth Games. In Auckland the British Commonwealth Games Federation discussed New Zealand possibly excluding South Africa from Edinburgh 1970, with NZ deciding no invitation would be sent to SA for Edinburgh. Australia faced calls to boycott if NZ visited SA. Wayne Reid, president of Tennis Australia, urged sport not be used for politics as Davis Cup plans faced scrutiny.

New Zealand Edinburgh NZA South Africa Games Federation Sandy Duiming Australia Best Duncan STAA Zealand Wayne Reid Melbourne Wednes Wellington Wed Lawn Tennis Federation Nesday AAP Tenland Etic Association

Controversy Over Royal Military College Affiliate Link

A NSW university history lecturer argued the Royal Military College must sever ties with the affiliate college amid scandal. He criticized the institute's training, called for radical reforms, and warned of continued harm if changes are not made.

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