Boeing 707s Back F-111s for Australia Air Refuelling
Australia is likely to buy Boeing 707 air-to-air tankers to extend the range of its F-111Cs. Four or six tankers are under discussion at about eight million dollars each, with in-flight refuelling potentially allowing F-111s to operate up to three thousand miles from bases against shipping. The plan accompanies other urgent air- and army-procurement items, including heavy-lift helicopters and light observation helicopters, with cabinet review anticipated later in the year.
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Israel admits it owns gunboats amid embargo clash
Haifa report says Israel told France an Israeli firm has seized five French built gunboats spirited from Arbourg in breach of the French arms embargo. The vessels will be used for oil exploration, according to Maariv. The Paris correspondent notes Israel's prime minister commented on the matter.
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Five gunboats linked to Israeli purchase drift near Crete
Reports from Paris cite Israeli Foreign Minister Eban telling the French ambassador that Norwegian Starboat-Weil sold gunboats to an Israeli company under a peace-only mandate for offsea oil searches and protection of ships. The five unarmed vessels, capable of 40 knots, were sighted off Crete and heading southeast, stirring Israeli public interest amid the prior arms embargo and past deliveries to Israel.
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More room for Sir Paul mooted
Government House at Lake Burley Griffin may be extended amid accommodation shortfalls for royal tours. Lt Col T A Rodriguez, retiring comptroller, noted current building dates to 1889 with three extensions, and said only the drawing room suffices for entertaining. No firm expansion plans exist, though inquiries continue as long-range proposals for a new Prime Minister’s Lodge are not decided.
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Insanity plea succeeds in Israel mosque arson case
An Israeli court found 28 year old Australian Denis Michael Rohan not punishable by law due to insanity after he admitted setting fire to the Al Aqsa mosque last August. He was sent to hospital with 48 days to appeal, deemed a committal order equivalent to a conviction.
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Nixon denies confidence breach over gas line
Interior Minister Nixon rejects claims he breached Cabinet confidence by telling voters the Commonwealth would unlikely fund 20 million to reroute the Victoria to NSW gas pipeline. Swart defended a Cabinet report preferring the most direct route and stressed state and company decisions on routing.
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Pipeline route row shocks Australian ministers
A Canberra statement from Mr Nixon defends his position after, and blames Mr Fairbairn for, political capital over a coastal pipeline route. Victorian Premier Bolte insists route decisions rest with NSW Victoria and the companies. Deputations from Gippsland, Riverina, and Monaro pressed Orbost Monaro routing. A study found no economic case to reroute. The Commonwealth appears unlikely to intervene, leaving the matter to states and gas firms.
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Two Killed in Ship Explosion Off Africa Coast
AAP reports two men died when an explosion and fire hit the Shell tanker Mactra in the Moranbique channel off the southeast African coast. Six others injured, including one woman, with two seriously hurt.
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Man jumps into lake from bridge near Commonwealth Avenue
A 55 year old man reportedly jumped from the northern end of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge into Lake Burley Griffin yesterday afternoon. He was in a satisfactory condition in Canberra Hospital by last night.
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Greetings from Canberra postcard series misleads outsiders
A Canberra shop series by artist Frankie shows famous world landmarks behind a childlike foreground figure with gold lettering reading Greetings from Canberra. Cards depict Moulin Rouge Paris, St Paul's London, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and a bear enclosure. Canberra has no such scenes. kruger West German firm produced the postcards.
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Tight grip on ACT car parks tightens
Department of the Interior traffic branch steps up enforcement of parking regulations. Police with dogs search for missing Mrs Muriel McKay after an apparent kidnap in London and handle ransom demands with caution. North Vietnam readies for total victory against South Vietnam as Hanoi pursues aims. The new Treasurer shows more energy in duties per Economics Editor Peter Long. President Nasser tells Libya force remains the route to regain Israeli-occupied territories. Federal grant of over $1.8 million to promote medical and dental research in Australia. New Zealand beat New South Wales and Victoria defeats Western Australia to reach the cricket knockout final tomorrow. Back page covers arts entertainment and other sections.
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