Third resident judge to be named for ACT court
A third resident judge for the ACT Supreme Court is expected to be announced after the Commonwealth Law Council meets next Thursday. The appointment, though announced by the attorney general, is technically made by the prime minister and governor general. The ACT has had two resident judges since a 1966 expansion, with Justice Blackburn as chair of the Law Reform Commission.
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Parliament dissolved in Italy ahead of early elections
President Leone signed the decree dissolving Parliament amid a deep political crisis. Prime Minister Andreotti announced May 7 as the date for premature general elections after a cabinet meeting. The move ends the current parliamentary term and triggers a fresh nationwide vote.
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Whitlam says draft dodging not a crime in Australia
In Brisbane on Monday Labor leader Gough Whitlam declared draft dodging is not a crime as he promoted a future where conscription ends and a volunteer army replaces the draft. He criticized Attorney General Greenwood and defended Johnston’s prosecution timing amid election talk and a running debate over the Hotham seat.
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National scandal erupts over Johnston Whitlam ALP conduct
A national scandal erupts as critics accuse Senator Greenwood of exposing the ALP’s conduct. The speech centers on Mr Johnston and Mr Whitlam with calls for disowning Johnston and clarity from Whitlam. Whitham had claimed unfamiliarity with Johnston appearing before the Victorian ALP state council.
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Qantas to retrench more amid serious finances
The Qantas general manager Captain R J Ritchie said the airline remains financially stretched and another round of staff cuts is possible within two months. He noted the dismissal of 27 ground staff last week was regretted but driven by economic conditions. Flooding in Brisbane area ensued with up to 14 inches of rain over two days, causing road and rail disruption.
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Yachtsmen Arrive at Australian Antarctic Base
French sailors Gerard Jonichon and Jerome Poncet arrived at Macquarie Island after a voyage from Heard Island in a small yacht. They left La Rochelle in May 1969, covering over 75,100 nautical miles via Bay of Biscay and Heard Island before reaching the Australian sub Antarctic base. They plan to continue to Hobart once weather permits.
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Shipload of gases stranded near Marlo coast
A Norwegian-registered ship Arage carrying over 400 tons of ammonia and LPG from Newcastle to Melbourne stranded off Marlo after steering gear failed. The vessel drifted stern first into Snowy River mouth bay and was anchored half a mile off Marlo. Twelve Chinese crew remain aboard while engineers plan repairs today.
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Japan Shifts Taiwan Policy In Parliament Statement
Tokyo reports Japanese Prime Minister Sato stated Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China. The remark marks a shift from prior policy as Tokyo weighs future relations with Beijing and follows President Nixon's China visit. Observers note U S rapprochement pressure and awaiting briefings from US officials in Tokyo.
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Nixon returns to US after China trip
President Nixon flew back to the United States from China, landing at Elmendorf base in Alaska at 12:03 am. He and Mrs. Nixon dined and prepared to depart for Washington, while officials described mixed reactions to the Shanghai talks and reaffirmed U S defense commitments to Taiwan.
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Kennedy Calls Ulster Action After Londonderry Killing
Kennedy denounces Britain's Ulster policy after the Londonderry violence, urging immediate withdrawal of troops. He presses for constitutional reforms and dissolution of Stormont, backing Irish unification in a Senate subcommittee hearing.
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Low tariff holidays club plans 1800 members for coast project
The Club Pacific non profit holiday co operative seeks 1800 foundation members to back a low tariff resort near Mollymook after Thredbo success. Tariffs about 28 dollars a week cheaper than commercial care, with shares and membership fees to fund mortgages and future expansion across Australia. Directors include K H Procter P A Carpenter T D RB Page and C R Quinn.
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Three Die In Car Smash On South Cuppaland Highway
A late night crash on the South Cuppaland Highway fatally injured three youths. Driver Joseph Anthony Kearney, 21, of Doveton, and a 14 year old girl, a ward of the State, died instantly. Passenger Bruce Alan Barker, 17, from Doveton, died later in hospital.
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Tension grows in Middle East as aircraft fly over Lebanon
A series of air patrols and gunfire exchanges over Lebanon heightened tension in the Middle East. Reports note aircraft over Lebanon being fired upon by guerilla groups amid regional instability.
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