Silence over Majid entry refusal sparks race bias debate
The Department of Immigration refused Malaysian lecturer Majid entry to Australia for a senior tutor post in Sydney. The decision, given without reasons, prompted claims of racial discrimination and criticism of Australia’s immigration policy amid regional tensions.
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Department of Immigration
Majid
Australia
University of Sydney
Department of
Wuld
Mayal
Ihis
Malaysia
Air
On This Day in History Highlights
On this day events include the 1884 first Victorian bushibi opening in Melbourne the Wright Brothers first powered flight in North Carolina and the arrival of Spee at River Plate. Other notes mention a 1998 National Capital Management and Development Committee creation and the 1946 Australian Parliament accepting the Havana Charter IT0 and GATT.
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Melourne
Kittyhawk
North Carolina
Queensland road toll records shatter prior totals
A Bureau of Census and Statistics release shows Queensland roads recorded a grim rise in accidents, deaths, and serious injuries for the year ending June. The report cites speed, carelessness at intersections, and drunkenness as major factors, with Brisbane accounting for a large share of crashes. Police reorganisations and new accident investigation techniques are noted as efforts to curb the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peart
Watmot
Great Britain
Canada
New Zealand
Sweden
Bureau of Censis and
Statitics
Queensland
Austra
Sundarus
C Rosse
Brisbane
Bureau of Census and Statistica
Governor General Meets Nicholla and McKellar in Melbourne
The Governor-General received Mr. C K Nicholla and Bar B W McKellar in Melbourne yesterday morning.
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C.K. Nicholla
Bar
BW. McKellar
Melbourne
China deepens Africa reach with arms aid and bloc ties
The piece details China expanding influence across Africa since 1958, with arms, money, guerrilla training, and diplomatic presence in 18 states. It notes support to Algeria, Cameroon, Zanzibar, Congo Brazzaville, Burundi, and Tanganyika, plus broadcasts and economic gifts, aiming to counter Western and Soviet influence and foster Afro Asian solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chow Endla
Africa
Peking
China News Agency
We 12 Ca Ials
Zaweibsi
He AP Rish
Oat Muhanad Babu
Chis
Hongcheupoliloyltel
Marcy
Burund
Congo
Brazzaviliel
Ant
Risnenaville
Asso
Cansei National Ale Liberation
Leopardville
CNL
Rusia
United Nations
China
Mat
Altigan
Times of London
Hima
Algeria
Cameroon
Pi Tipusie Solaries
Winds
Wuhan Military Academis
Chinee Marvelnrs
Tanganyika
Pont A Yeree i. Chou En-Iai
Ufe
Kenya
Tanzania
Zanzibar
Malawi
Dr. Banda
Dar Es Salaam
Maple leaf flag decision after lengthy Canadian debate
Canada moves toward a new national flag featuring a single red maple leaf in a white field with a vertical border. The change, approved by the House and Senate, replaces the Red Ensign and faces public referendum calls amid ongoing controversy and mixed support.
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House of Commons
Senate
Paris Egler
Dietenbaker
Spre Sorstina
Lme
Pearon
Stormy time ahead for Mozambique isolation and war warns world
A chaotic picture from Tanganyika to Mozambique outlines Mozambique Liberation Front plans and Portuguese defense as thousands of refugees flee border areas. Mondlane predicts a five year campaign training thousands in Tanzania with saboteurs sent to Algeria while reports detail violence, repression, and economic impact in Lourenco Marques and nearby towns.
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Bui Mondlane
North-western University
Syractine University
Campy
Tanania
Ortadhy
Algeria
Quere
Cidade de Cunigey
Straw
Mozambique
Lourenco Marques
Straws
Cidade Do Caniga
PIDE
Fregimg
Tanzania
Wil
Border 10
Wereale & Cordan Sanitaire egAront
Leat
Lowenco Marques
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Republic of Colombia
Arryval Spee
River Plate
National Capital Managing and Development Committee
Tasmania
Western Australia
New South Wales
Territory
Mt Igalmont
Aectl
Australian Automobile Association
J. H. Devitt
Shane
Zan~ Thar
Orient
Tanguusika
Mozameque
Ma Mao Tse-ting
Zaneihar
Morocco
Russia
Molanie
Chin
Tangenyike
Tex
We and Me
Allurgical Technisian
Marvsen
Guinea
Egypt
Aswan
Theutcome
Conakry
Mikoyan
Baghdad
Tan
Eean
Aloenta
Tina
McGill University
Onawi Journalit
George Bian
Clem
Timbuki
Associated Press
Ruvuma
Tanganyikart
Edouardo Mondiane
Mozambique Liberation Front
Frelimq
Mondiane
Porturpal
Angola
Portugal
Antonio de Oliveira Saluzai
Nepal
Sulazur
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