Explosion at The Grange shopping centre shocks Brisbane
Investigators probe cause of a massive blast at The Grange shopping centre less than an hour before 1pm. Police and State Mines officials discount a gas leak theory while examining a boy’s claim of something falling from a high flying aircraft and reports of petrol odors. Detective Sergeant B Webb leads inquiries after interviewing a seven year old witness who saw objects overhead.
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Blast Disaster Shakes Brisbane Suburb Destroyed Shops
A blast near Brisbane just before 1pm prompted a disaster area declaration. Five people were hospitalised and several treated for injuries after debris flew over a wide area. two shops were destroyed and five severely damaged. A married couple and three children in a passing utility truck were injured, while others nearby faced cuts from flying glass. Fire Chief Dowling mobilised civil defence to coordinate relief as homes were shifted off foundations and area residents sought aid.
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Australia eyes 130000 migrant intake this year
Immigration Planning Council recommends lifting the intake to 130000 with a 20000 rise from the prior target. The advisory body chaired by Albert Monk urges overseas advertising boosts and overseas talks to recruit workers, with a split of 7000 men 2400 women and 10600 dependents among the added migrants.
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New Zealand in dire straits in Melbourne Test
Australia declared 8 for 462 as Keith Stackpole scored 122 after New Zealand dropped several chances. NZ slipped to 3 for 51 at stumps with three wickets down, threatening a follow on when play resumes on New Year’s Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Buck Page reports from Melbourne.
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Militia Kills 30 in Quang Ngai Coast Territory
A high command report says South Vietnamese militia killed 30 North Vietnamese and Vietcong troops along the central coast province of Quang Ngai. The tally reflects ongoing clashes reported by AAP Reuters.
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ACT SELF RULE DISCUSSION SPLIT ON FEDERAL TIES
Mr Enderby argues for a regional, cooperative ACT self-government with strong links to the Federal Cabinet and no State-like body. He says Advisory Council life extended, while urging practical participation on boards. Other leaders push for early self-government and broader citizen involvement.
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Kohoutek Visible Tomorrow Over Canberra Sky
Mount Stromlo Observatory says comet Kohoutek will be visible in Canberra's western sky tomorrow and through January. The head will appear as a bright fuzzy ball near sunset with a 10 degree tail. visibility lasts about 10 minutes tomorrow and about 30 minutes by January 10. Closest approach to Earth is 120 million kilometres on January 5 as it moves toward the solar system's edge. Skylab astronauts see Kohoutek.
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National safety body expected to operate by year end
The Minister for Transport Mr Jones said yes the National Authority on Road Safety and Standards would be operating before the end of 1974. Coal exports exceed four million tons announced by Minister for Minerals and Energy Mr Canumar. Islands leaders doubt Fiji development plans. Spain to lean right with new PM Arias Navarro. Israelis vote in unpredictable 25 year election. Government denies plans to open petroleum pros. Yachting win by Cell WM skippered by Till Turnbull. Evert and Connors reach Australian Open quarterfinals.
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New Zealand Reaffirms ANZUS SEATO Pacts Policy
Prime Minister Kirk of New Zealand reaffirmed staying in the ANZUS and SEATO pacts during a five day state visit to India. He noted a shift from withdrawing from SEATO to phasing down its military role while keeping civilian reconstruction work, and he insisted ANZUS remains essential for assurances in the South Pacific.
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Solzhenitsyn claims Stalin planned mass executions of Jews
Nobel laureate Solzhenitsyn in a new book alleges Stalin plotted public Jewish executions in 1953 to whip anti Jewish sentiment and transport three million Jews to Siberia, a claim tied to his criticism of Soviet terror. The work, described as his most politically dangerous, is smuggled from the Soviet Union and to be published in multiple languages.
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