Britain joins Europe the long view of a Commonwealth past
The article argues that Britain's entry into the European Economic Community marks a new phase in its relations with the Commonwealth. It cautions that Europe will be a rising global actor, potentially a superpower, and urges Australia to build a strategic relationship with this evolving Europe rather than isolate itself in Pacific affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Denmark
Republic of Ireland
European Economic Community
Europe
Britain
London
Brandt
Brezhnev
Paris
Nine
Soviet Union
Japan
Australia
Heath
New Zealand
Tok
National Party
Overeas Trade
Walding
Pacific
South Pacific
Pacific Islands
South-East Asia
Britain joins the EEC and Australia face trade shifts
The article argues Britain's entry to the EEC marks a historic change beyond a simple customs union and urges Australia to pursue vigorous, long term policies. It notes Australia's trade with Britain, the shift toward Japan and the US, and the need for federal support to aid primary industries like dairy, fruit, and sugar through restructuring and policy adjustments.
New Zealand and Australia rethink policy toward Japan
Labor governments in Australia and New Zealand anticipate a more assertive stance toward Japan, with Canberra Wellington consultations likely to grow. The talks aim to frame a long term bilateral and multilateral approach, balancing Japan’s rising power with New Zealand’s independence and Pacific interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Canberra
Wellington
Norman Kirk
Gough Whitlam
Kirk
Pacific Council of
Asian and Pacific Council
Interna
Whitlam
Foreign Ministry
trans-Tasman
Sadat Faces Tumultuous Year Amid Coup Rumors in Cairo
A sweeping, critical portrait of Anwar Sadat, once popular for reforms, as Egypt teeters on internal tension. Observers cite failed battles, Soviet expulsion, political purges, and coups whispers, with ministers and generals shuffled in a fragile bid to avert disaster and redefine leadership in Cairo.
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Sadat
Sinai
Radio
Cairo
Mr Sadat
Egypt
Europe
Aziz Sidky
Moscow
Mohammed Sadiq
Square One
Sadiq
Ceneral Ahmed Ismail
Sadar
Sami Sharif
Sharouf Goma
Ali Sabry
Gouma
Sharif
Mer Mahmoud Fawsi
Moharmmed Murad Ghalib
Mir Mahmoud Rial
WA water crisis looms as storage drains and prices rise
The Ord River dam holds vast water far beyond Sydney Harbour yet Perth faces rationing. A 34 mile Canning Dam to Roleystone tunnel will supply water in 1975, but long term needs loom with population growth. Engineers warn demand may outstrip supply, tapping southern rivers offers potential, but at cost.
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Ord
Kimberley
Sydney Harbour
Perth
Metro— Water Board
Canning Dam
Roleystone
Water Board
Swan Coastal Plain
Oy Isin
Guilderton
Busselton
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
London
West Germany
Kalgoorlie
Walter
Avon
Murray
The Vietnam bombing sparks reader letters on Nixon admiration
A letter questions U S intensity in North Vietnam and cites a Gallup poll claiming Nixon is the most admired man globally. Another reader comments on South Vietnam and criticizes communists, hinting at support for action in the region.
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United States
North Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
North
John Drury
Letters on Vietnam reunification and packaging concerns
A letter argues for a three region coalition government with Hue as capital for a reunified Vietnam and regional autonomy, backed by Nelson Underdown of Kings Cross. The second letter laments excessive packaging of foods, noting health, cost, and pollution concerns, with Aranda signoff.
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South Vietnam
Vietnam
Mot
Hue
Nelson
Underdown
Kings Cross
Sydney
Nsw
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