Australia signs 156m arms deal with United States
Defence sources say Australia orders a mix of military aircraft including 2 C 130 Hercules, 10 Lockheed Orion P 3 anti submarine planes and 4 Grumman aircraft under a seven year credit plan. The Prime Minister announced the security build up last November and payment shifts to long term finance. A Cook Islander official, Nooroa Tuaili, is expected to arrive in Wellington Friday for a working holiday, while an Australian spokesperson declined comment.
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Defence talks toll out new military aid plan
Australia and New Zealand discuss a $340 million defence package covering armoured vehicles troops and artillery. A pilot plan aims to fund ships destroyers and helicopters as leaders debate how to classify New Zealanders in Australia’s policy. The exchange follows a gunfight incident and confirms ongoing joint procurement and trials with HMAS Hobart and Brisbane nearing sea trials.
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Britain to buy U S Phantom F 4 fighters and C 130 planes
The United States announced a planned sale to Britain of Phantom F 4 fighters and C 130 E cargo planes valued at about 650 million dollars. Officials would not specify quantities, citing a request from Britain’s Defence Ministry for classified figures.
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Hindi language riots leave multiple dead across Tamil regions
The Hindi language protests sparked deadly clashes across northern and Tamil speaking areas. Reports indicate four to nine fatalities and several injuries as authorities pledge readiness to assist amid ongoing turmoil.
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Kitty thief case ends with cat sold for medical study
A cat named Kitty vanished for six days and was found stolen and sold for £2 to the John Curtin School of Medical Research for experiments. Police report the theft and sale to a science facility, triggering investigations into the culprit.
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Australian troops to deploy to Borneo amid student deaths
A government spokesman said two students were killed in a collision near Singapore while Australian forces prepared to move battalions toward Borneo to join a broader security operation. Indonesian guerrillas attacked a village in Sarawak as Malaysian security forces reported efforts to quell unrest.
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Kennedy Given 12 Year Term for Balcatta Rape
Ronald James Kennedy 19 of Tuart Hill was sentenced in Perth for raping a 14 year old girl in a Balcatta car on September 2 last year. He must serve eight years before parole eligibility.
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Fire Brigade Fails to Save House in Queanewan
Late news reports Yee and Clevidersun fire brigade attended a blaze in Queanewan but could not save the house. The brief notes no further details were available.
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Major defeat for South Vietnam at Binh Dinh ambush
Reports from Saigon indicate a large Vietcong assault near Binh Dinh province left about 300 government casualties with further details censored by authorities. U.S. advisers and South Vietnamese troops faced coordinated attacks across multiple locations, including Da Nang and surrounding areas, amid escalating air raids and warnings of a new phase in the war.
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Kosygin Offers Vietnam Aid After Talks in Peking
Kosygin announced in Hanoi that talks with North Vietnam led to agreement on measures to strengthen North Vietnam's defences. He provided few details and spoke after a four day visit with leaders in Hanoi and Peking. Chinese leaders welcomed him with Mao Zedong attending a rally supporting Vietnam.
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X rays to begin in ACT on March first
The Minister for Health announced compulsory chest X rays for everyone over two in the Australian Capital Territory starting March. A central unit will operate in Garema Place Civic Centre on weekdays and mobile units will visit suburban centres. Hours run from 1 am to 6 pm with evening sessions to 9 pm for those unable to attend day sessions.
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Advisory councillor proposes renaming Canberra road Churchill Way
Greenish suggests Northbourne Avenue be renamed Churchill Way. Councillor R P Cheenish has a resolution on the agenda for the next meeting. The Interior Department notes Northbourne runs north south. Sir Winston Churchill tribute cited. Greenish argues no extra name needed for Canberra or Australia.
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