Old pilot in fatal crash near Colac, Australia
Melbourne Sunday report says Albert John Parker, 72, Australia s second oldest licensed pilot, died when his single engine Auster crashed into a paddock after takeoff from a private airstrip at Yeodene near Colac. His daughter recalled the family urged him to retire but he felt fit to keep flying. Civil Aviation officials investigated the crash.
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Australia
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Colac
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ABC moves to cover Vietnam war with two reporters
ABC sought to send two newsmen to North Vietnam to cover the war, the ABC spokesman said, following the government's easing of travel restrictions for Australians. In Melbourne another note reports Paul Jennings, 20, of Rye, failing to swim the Shigerass Strait tow-boat due to mechanical trouble and rough seas, postponing the attempt to next weekend if weather allows.
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ABC
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Melbourne
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Rass Strait
Unusual Queensland Cat Identity and Fire at Club
A rare cat found dead near Noh Queensland is sent to Australian National University for positive identification, tentatively named western tiger cat and once thought extinct in Queensland. Goondiwind Returned Services League Club burns early today with manager and daughter inside but safe.
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Canberra
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Corrimal Man Found Dead in Police Cell
Mr William Hudson Bell aged 42 of Corrimal was found hanged in a police cell early yesterday after being arrested on a drink driving charge. Local authorities treating the death as a suspected suicide while investigations continue.
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Sydney
William Hudson Bell
Corrimal
Fuller leads Australian chess championship in Victoria
M Fuller from New South Wales has moved into the lead in the Australian chess championships in Victoria, remaining undefeated with five points. He trails joint leader T Hay on 4 points after Hay lost to young Victorian Robin Hill in round three. Hastings and several others also share top board results as round four progresses.
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M. Fuller
Nsw
Victoria
Fuller
T. Hay
Hay
Robin Hill
K. Raspatin
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Hastings
ACT Ends Year As Fifth Driest On Record
ACT rainfall dropped to 5.53 inches for the year at Fairbairn base, far below the 32 year average of 24.77 inches. December was the driest month with high evaporation and sunshine, and a sharp fire risk persisted until substantial rain arrives.
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Canberra
Fairbairn Raaf Base
Bureau of Meteorology
Act
Alan Daw
Melbourne
Two NSW fires still out of control
Two NSW fires stay burning out of control as most other major blazes are contained. The Grey Mare and Jacobs River fires in Kosciusko National Park have burned 41 000 and 20 000 acres since December 15 and 17 respectively, started by lightning. About 200 Eden firefighters battled amid cooler, windless conditions. Forests Commission air retardants slowed a separate frontier blaze near Genoa and near Melbourne. Victorian crews assisted NSW on two large fires near the border.
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Kosciusko National Park
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Melbourne
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Forest Commission
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Genoa
Forests Commission
Sharks netted off Sydney shores during holiday weekend
Six sharks were caught off Sydney beaches yesterday as thousands hit the surf for the long weekend. Two of the sharks measured 13 feet, caught outside the breakers at Coogee, while three bronze whaler sharks were taken at Bronte. Two stingrays were landed at Bondi and a grey nurse shark was found at Cromwell.
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Newcastle
Coogee
Bronte
Bondi
Cromulla
Grasshoppers Overrun Gardens in Southern Tablelands
In Goulburn and surrounding districts, wingless grasshoppers are overrunning home gardens, lawns, shrubs, and trees as farmers report damage in Crookwell, Gunning, Yass, and Goulburn. An entomologist notes drought has increased garden impact and a larger variety is causing nuisance in some areas.
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Gunning
Yass
Goulburn
CSIRO
B. P Moore
Canberra
Federal talks plan to control finance firms
The Federal Government intends to place finance companies under regulatory control similar to banks. Treasurer Crean said drafting legislation would take time and he would discuss matters with Attorney General Murphy in Canberra in January. Banks own or control major finance firms. leg aims to curb higher rates and support a broader reform program including a prices tribunal and stronger trade practices act.
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Melbourne
Senator Murphy
Canberra
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Custom Credit Corporation Ltd
General Credits Holdings Ltd
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Snedden predicts 1973 strong year for Australia
In Adelaide the Opposition Leader forecast 1973 would be very good economically despite Labor policies. He warned inflation would be Australia's biggest problem and Labor wage increases would drive prices. He also predicted unemployment would fall and production would rise as he toured Adelaide before leaving on Wednesday.
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Snedden
Australia
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Mra
Fio Saplormenel
Clubs push to legalise poker machines in Victoria
The Victoria Association of Licensed Clubs plans a February submission to legalise poker machines. Secretary M J Hornsby says 90 percent of takings would return to players, with 10 percent to government and clubs, potentially $10 million extra for Tevenua. Chief Secretary Meagher opposes any introduction, calling poker machines a social evil.
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Victoria Association of Licensed Clubs
M. J. Hornsby
Canerra
Act
Victoria
Hornsby
Nsw
Cubs
Tevenua
Meagher
Association
Rhodesian Girls Brigade row over stay in Australia
In Auckland this week the Rhodesian and African members of the Girls Brigade faced a disputed visa issue on their way to New Zealand. Mrs Margaret O Rourke called the controversy blown up and urged a quick resolution so the 500 brigade members from 20 countries could continue their world conference and jamboree. Immigration Minister Mr Grassley in Canberra said a report would be reviewed for possible action on whether any members could return to Australia en route home.
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Rhodesian Girls Brigade
Margaret O'Rourke
Girls Brigade
Australia
New Zealand
Girls Brigade Council
Grassley
Canberra
Gade
Griffith
Attack on girl in flat in Hackett shocks city
A 19 year old girl was sexually assaulted in her Hackett flat on Friday night. Friends returning at 10:30pm found her hysterical and she was admitted to Canberra Hospital. The attacker, about 6ft 7in, early 20s, sandy hair with an Australian accent, fled the scene. Police seek witnesses and urge anyone with information to contact Detective-Sergeant W Beale in Canberra CID.
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Act
Canberra
Antinus
W. Beale
National Times Holiday Reading Bonus Feature
The National Times announces a holiday reading bonus running through the holiday period. It showcases four of the finest stories of a prominent Australian author, highlighting Australia in heavy fees and cultural themes. The issue is on sale now.
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National Times
Australia
Marked drop in 1972 road toll
The 1972 road toll fell in the most populous States but rose in South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT. A total of 1388 deaths occurred, down from 3587 in 1971. Victoria recorded 927 deaths, 16 fewer than 1971, while NSW reported 1089 deaths, 159 fewer than 1971, credited to seat belt laws and safer driving. The ACT reached a record 32 road deaths in 1972.
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Western Australia
Act
Victoria
Sydney
Nsw
Mortis
Boxing TV safety push eyed by Federal minister
The Federal Government seeks tighter TV boxing controls. Senator McClelland told reporters in Sydney he asked the Broadcasting Control Board for a report on safeguards to prevent undue risk and mismatches in televised bouts. He stressed no criticism of current programs and noted possible joint action with state and health departments.
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McClelland
Br Andcasting Control Board
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