Fires rage across Victoria as blazes near towns
Huge fires burn unchecked in Victoria with Yea encircled for hours destroying thousands of acres. Other fires burn near Myrtleford Maylesford Otway ranges and Grampians as heat 85F and SE winds threaten further spread. CFA warns weekend danger. Canberra reports smoke reducing visibility to one mile with 87F yesterday and upper NSW towns endure 100F+.
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London conference interrupted by plant find at end meeting
A conference in London was disrupted when a planted home issue prompted a police search of the premises. The Commonwealth ministers continued the meeting as security forces conducted a daily search of the conference row and surrounding buildings.
Breath test inquiry draws few witnesses in ACT
Senator Marriott voiced disappointment at the small number of witnesses willing to testify before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the ACT breath tests inquiry set to begin February 4 at Parliament House. The panel will hear from motorists groups police and medical experts as it surveys states where breath testing is in force and plans to contact witnesses by January 20.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
L. M. Barlin
Parliament
Minister Basuki Rachmat Dies in Jakarta
Jakarta AAP Reuters report says Indonesia Home Minister Lieutenant General Basuki Rachmat died of a heart attack in Jakarta while reading a speech to army officers in West Irian. He was a senior figure in Suharto's government and earlier served as Military Attaché in Australia.
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Aap-Reuter
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Cieneral Basuki Rachmat
Suharto
West Irian
Australia
Sukarno
Scouts Safe After Missing in Hobart Drought Rescue
Victorian Scouts who were missing yesterday in the south west were found safe. Two appeared at Geeveston and drove to Hobart. The remaining twenty are expected to reach the Arve River Road by Saturday after being sighted from the air today.
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Geeveston
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Rhodesia Talks Open as Gorton Backs Britain
Australian Prime Minister Gorton opened Rhodesia dialogue at Commonwealth talks in London. Officials call discussions friendly but expect hard talk as Britain resists African demands to end negotiations with the white minority regime led by Smith. Britain also aims five power talks on South east Asia defence with Malaysia and Australia. In UN coverage, Britain concedes sanctions show real activity higher than 1965 but no sustained income growth.
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Girl pleads guilty to 90 charges in Brisbane court
Jill Margaret Bonney 19, an unemployed homecraft nurse, pleaded guilty to 90 charges of false pretences tied to David Jones Ltd and its staff. She previously faced 150 similar charges. Restitution totaling 100.44 was ordered, with a year’s jail in default. fines and further restitution also imposed on earlier counts. Court records show similar outcomes on 180 charges for late 1940s fraud. The case notes state motive included spite over marriage restrictions. The magistrate refused a marriage application after the hearing.
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Strike at TAA Grounds Flights Disrupts Melbourne Services
A national strike by ground staff at Trans-Australia Airlines disrupted services in Melbourne and across interstate routes. Refuelling tanker drivers joined the stoppage after a Sydney airport porters dismissal, claimed as victimisation. A TAA official said disruptions were minor but warned of possible wider impact if refuelling staff joined.
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Strike threatens to ground TAA aircraft in Australia
Dispute spreads as tanker drivers and airport staff join the walkout. TWU officials warn that all TAA-operated flights could be grounded if workers at all airports join the stoppage. A meeting with Commissioner Gough in Sydney aims to settle the dispute. Flights from Melbourne to Perth and Sydney were canceled, and Adelaide services halted. Executives and staff briefly operated tarmac duties before aircraft were grounded.
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Perth
Viscounts May Stay Grounded Amid Australian Crash Inquiry
TAA plans to ground its four 700-series Viscounts despite a possible lift of the Civil Aviation Department ban after the Western Australia crash on December 31. Three replacement Fokker Friendships have arrived for passenger cargo use, and DCAs may be kept in service. The Ansett Viscount 700 remains withwn while DCA experts review the Port Hedland crash recorder, damaged and burnt, as Perth flights cancel tonight and Ansett ANA adds extra DC-3s to the east.
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Pole executed for selling secrets to British spies
A 28 year old Polish civilian radio telegraphist Adam Henryk Kaczmarzyk was executed for selling military defence secrets to British intelligence contacts. The death sentence followed rejection of appeals to the Supreme Court and clemency to the State Council. He allegedly provided details on Polish army communications and the locations of military objects and units.
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Aap-Reuter
Adam Henryk Kaczmarzyk
Pap
Supreme Court
Scientists doubt saucer theory after two year study
A National Academy of Sciences led investigation found no evidence that flying saucers originated beyond Earth. The 1450 page report, endorsed by NAS, says most UFO reports are misinterpretations and that further study is not justified. Critics argue the report may curb public interest in UFO findings. The inquiry labeled sensational journalism as distorting UFO sightings near military sites.
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National Academy of Sciences
National Investigations Committee
Edward Condon
University of Colorado, Mah
Colorado
Outer
Upos
Lebanon interregnum and Vietnam talks dominate pages
The paper notes Lebanon amid Dr Al Yalifs resignation after the Bei Rut airport attack. In Vietnam, Thieu rejects NLF as equal partner in peace talks. Britain faces medical critique over drug penalties. Australian teachers publish educational guidelines. Classifieds and leisure content fill pages 11 to 13.
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Vietnam Press
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Labor MPs to wed in Sydney seat romance
Veteran NSW Federal Labor MP Eli Harrison age 65 will marry Joyce Mellover from Sydney who helped him into Parliament in 1949. Harrison noted Joyce was his campaign director when he beat Law for the NSW Blaxiary seat, as he prepared for a wedding trip to Sydney.
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Eli Harrison
Joyce Mellover
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Harrison
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