Rhodesian PM Smith seeks AU/NZ help on independence poll
Rhodesian Prime Minister Smith cabled Australia and New Zealand asking involvement in a commission to gauge public opinion on independence proposals. Proposals are tied to constitutional steps discussed with British Prime Minister Wilson aboard HMS Tiger. Holt would not comment. Halt had not received a cable.
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UN imposes oil embargo on Rhodesia sanctions begun
The United Nations Security Council orders mandatory oil embargo and bans key exports from Rhodesia. South Africa and Portugal neighboring Mozambique resist, while Britain seeks broader measures. Africa rails at limits, Russia and France abstain, and Rhodesian trade with Britain faces pressure amid talk of a Royal Commission proposal.
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Five Edwards brothers drown in Murray disaster near Adelaide
Five Murray River brothers died in a collision near Walker Flat on the River Murray 50 miles from Adelaide. The lone survivor was 13 year old sister Shianne Doreen Edwards who was pulled from the water. Bodies of Graham Murray Edwards and four others were recovered over two days. two men in the other craft Walter Busch and William Engels were injured.
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Catholic Students Lag In First Year At Melbourne Uni
A survey of Victorian Catholic school leavers shows Catholic students perform at matriculation level about as well as others but fall behind in first year university work. Fr N J Ryan cites humanities strength but science and pure disciplines pose difficulties, urging transition support rather than abandoning Catholic educational aims.
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Uniform book censorship near in Canberra plan
The Minister for Customs and Excise Senator Anderson outlined a draft plan for a national nine member Literature Board of Review and a three member Appeal Board to oversee censorship. The board would be appointed by the Governor and include six Commonwealth nominees and three from the States. Submissions would go through a state consulted process with final decisions resting with individual governments.
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Government to assess book distribution under new Australia rules
The Australian board plans to assess distribution of imported or locally produced books. Authorities will consider actions under relevant laws if a book is disapproved. Individual members are protected by minimum civil legislation safeguards.
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Train collision in Spain leaves many injured
A southbound train collided with another near here, destroying the express and leaving about 24 people injured as both trains tangled in a metal wreck. Police and emergency crews converged on the site to manage the crash and transport the wounded.
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Lone woman to sail Atlantic from Bermuda to England
English schoolteacher Elizabeth Leeson plans a solo 22 foot sloop voyage from Falmouth to Bermuda to study Portuguese man o war. She will carry pickling jars nets a microscope and supplies for a scientific voyage. Leeson age forty plus will train in navigation seamanship and engine maintenance before departure next April.
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Youngest European MP Visits Canberra For Christmas
Territory MP Anthony Voutes, 23, arrives in Canberra to spend Christmas with family in Braddon. A former trolley officer in New Guinea, he represents natives in Morobe district and has been adopted by the Muniau tribe, known there as Toni.
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Darwin Man Charged With Unregistered Mower On Street
Albert Ashton, 53, of Darwin, appeared in court charged with driving an unregistered motor mower on a public street and lacking third party insurance. He was found guilty on both counts but received a minimal penalty.
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