Dawson by election set for February 6 in Queensland
The Daw son by election follows the death of George Shaw leaving the seat vacant. Dr Rex Patterson will stand for the Australian Labor Party and needs a 5 per cent swing to win. The Country Party plans to select a candidate by committee, with nominations closing February 7. Patterson will campaign in Queensland with support from Mr Whitlam while the ALP focuses on the Biloela area. The Democratic Labour Party plans to name a candidate in early February and will decide on preferences based on opponents.
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Queensland
Country Party
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Dawson
George William Shaw
House of Representatives
John McLeay
Patterson
Department of National Development
Pattterson
Canberra
Ender
Whitlam
ALP
KB. Yourigan
Biloela
Democratic Labour Party
G. Cook
DLP
New York End of City Strike After 12 Day Walkout
The Transit Workers Union executive board decided to end the 12 day strike crippling New York City. Acting chief Douglas MacMahon urged members to return to work on their shifts as the Transit Authority’s mediation panel recommendations were accepted. The two year contract valued at 70 million dollars sets final ratification to a union member secret ballot amid cold weather and snow threats.
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Transport Workers Union
America
Douglas MacMahon
MacMahon
Transit Authority
É City
Rhodesia visit hints at famine relief talks with Smith regime
Mr Bottomley to visit Salisbury to meet Sir Humphrey Gibbs and discuss the current Rhodesian crisis and a plan to distribute famine relief. A British spokesman said no negotiations with Mr Smith or his regime, notes that Bottomley may meet others as advised, and that timing was not announced. Commonwealth summit concludes with hope sanctions may end rebellion, while preparing for potential force if needed.
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Jan Smith
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Commonwealth
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Albertmittee
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Sierra Leone
Zambia
Uganda
Hidden cosmeen secures family fights and couples
A London report notes tensions within families and couples amid surveillance themes. The piece discusses private disputes and public scrutiny under a pervasive watching influence, highlighting how relationships are affected by constant oversight.
Gas inquiry ordered amid Bowtell death in Vietnam operation
In NSW Corporal R W Bowtell died under conditions raising questions about non lethal gas and smoke grenade use in Ben Cat operations. In Vietnam the Ben Cat action left seven Australians killed and 27 wounded with two more wounded in fresh incidents.
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Nsw
Forbes
Ben Cat
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Pinol
Boulder
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Red Hill
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Pte
Pinoli
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105 Field Battery
Royal Australian Artillery
US vows long fight if peace drive fails in Vietnam
The State of the Union scene was somber as President outlined a record $112.8 billion defense budget with no general tax hike. He pledged to expand trade with Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, remove tariff barriers, and boost foreign aid with a $1 billion plan to combat poverty, illiteracy, hunger, and population growth abroad.
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Prich
Great
Paris
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de Gaulle
Russia
State of the Union on Vietnam and peace efforts
President Johnson’s remarks mix resolve and caution as he pledges to stay in Vietnam if needed while signaling readiness to respond to peace moves. He outlines budget priorities, social programs, and calls for tax considerations, with editorials noting a careful balance between war footing and pursuit of peace.
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New York Times
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New rail signs to be erected after collision probe
Giant fluorescent stop signs will be placed at Fyshwick railway following an inquiry by National Capital Commission engineers after a truck collided with a goods train early yesterday. The truck driver escaped injury and minimal damage occurred. A crossing overpass may be built after Commonwealth Railways completes its study and plans for yards and new buildings. Filling near the station is being dumped in readiness.
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Fyshwick
Area National Capitalment Commission
Commission
Commonwealth Railways
NCDC
Adelaide teachers demand equal schooling rights for Aboriginal and white children
A meeting in Adelaide has agreed to campaign for equal schooling rights for Aboriginal and white children. The move signals ongoing advocacy to desegregate education and ensure parity across communities.
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Adelaide
Weather Weather and Lottery Notes in Short Page
A compact page snippet lists Arts Finance Weather and Lotteries with brief notes. Mentions special rates and 16 events. No clear names or places readable, but indicates sporting scores 16 to 18 and a focus on finance and weather data.
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TY Arts
Humphrey and Rusk Meet Kosygin After Funeral Visit
In New Delhi Humphrey and Rusk called on Soviet Ambassador Bendikton at the ambassadorial residence after attending the Indian Prime Minister Shastri's funeral. Humphrey also held a 30 minute talk with the new Nanda family. Dean Rusk and Bowles accompanied the U S officials.
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Nanda
Vietnam
Tashkent
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