Apparent attempt to kill Mobutu at Brussels Airport
President Mobutu Sese Seko escaped an apparent assassination attempt when a youth pulled a submachine gun from his overcoat minutes before Mobutu and Belgian King Baudouin passed by. Police seized the armed man as Mobutu traveled on a state visit to Belgium. Another mobutu opponent, Mobster Kanyonga, urged his supporters to act and warned Mobutu would be overthrown soon.
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Jindivik Crashes Near Creswell Airstrip
A Jindivik aircraft crashed near the Naval College at HMAS Creswell near Jervis Bay while on a test flight ending its approach. The $350,000 craft rolled and dived into a pine forest two kilometers west of the airstrip. Fire crews from ACT Fire Service and police, along with HMAS Creswell personnel, fought the blaze as a Navy crash investigation team prepared to probe the cause.
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Policeman Injured After Ceiling Fall at West End Mission
A Brisbane policeman was admitted to hospital today with a fractured pelvis after falling through a ceiling at the West End Methodist Mission while inspecting the building for fingerprints following a weekend break in and robbery at the mission.
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West End
Utah to proceed with Gary Gilmore sunrise execution
The Utah Attorney General's office ordered prison authorities to begin the countdown toward the sunrise execution of condemned murderer Gary Gilmore. A stay of execution had been overturned by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, according to an AP Reuters brief.
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Westerman eyed as next PSB chair amid speculation
Sir Alan Westerman's name surfaced as a candidate for the Public Service Board chair as Prime Minister Fraser announced changes to the PSB top post. Other contenders included DH McKay and Peter Lawler, with discussions noting retirement rules and term length for the position.
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Public Service Board
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Bligh notebook arrives in Australia for examination
A water stained Bligh notebook bought at London auction for 73000 dollars has arrived in Australia. The National Library is conducting technical tests under security arrangements. A library spokesman confirmed the artifact, part of a four‑item convoy, traveled with a Foreign Affairs Department courier.
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National Library A Library
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Mystery notebook on display marks Bligh voyage item
A historic notebook recording Lieutenant William Bligh’s voyage after the Bounty mutiny will be shown at the library on Friday. The Prime Minister will attend a ceremony Thursday to officially mark the library’s acquisition funded by a government grant. The flight carrying the item departed from London under tight security and even the National Library was unaware of its departure until underway.
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National Library
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Bounty
Canberra Times Holiday Limerick Contest Opens
Readers are urged to submit humorous limericks for The Canberra Times holiday contest. Hundreds already received, but ample time remains to enter. Suburbs and towns in the district and the Sunshine Coast are mentioned in the call for poems.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
Minister alleges sabotage over Japan port talks
Japan's foreign Minister Pas loyama accuses Australian unions of sabotaging Japan ship operations in Australian ports. He calls for ending pest er import measures and renewing a five year agreement. Australian Foreign Minister Peacock orders changes to a keynote address as talks proceed amid economic concerns and calls for realistic policy.
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Japan lifts beef import quota by 15000 tonnes for fiscal year end
TOKYU reports Japan agrees to raise its global beef import quota by 15000 tonnes for the final six months of the 1976 fiscal year, bringing the total to 35000 tonnes and the yearly total to 80000 tonnes. The measure also adds extra beef for school lunches and bowled beef, with ministers noting progress in talks despite outstanding issues.
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Australia and Japan urged to deepen forums for mutual understanding
In Melbourne speech Mr Peacock proposed regular forums for senior Australian and Japanese officials to improve ties amid global economic strains. He urged closer relations, stressing economic interdependence and the need to resolve differences through dialogue. Mr Hawke will meet Japanese leaders next week to discuss trade and labour concerns, while Japan’s foreign minister criticized speculative unions remarks.
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Australian Prospector failed bid to join iron ore trade
ANL seeks a final charter for the Australian Prospector bulk carrier valued at 300 million, though Japanese mills reject it as oversized for Australia Japan ore runs. The ship, built for Dampier export, was to be 38 000 tonnes but deemed too large for current routes. Director J G Meehan heads to Tokyo for talks.
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Dampier
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Tanker crash near Candela kills driver John Cashell
A diesel tanker overturn near Candela about 20 kilometres from Bega claim s driver John Cashell aged 2 of Tracula Place Quennbesan died after the vehicle ran off the road struck a bank and spilled fuel. Fire brigades from Bega Wolumis and Candela spent about two hours fighting the blaze which destroyed the tanker and caused a diesel spill.
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Rai
Candela
Begaeps
John Cashell
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Quennbesan
Canberra
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Wolumis
Jane Fies
Scotland Yard man at Queensland inquiry
Scotland Yard detective tells Queensland police the reasons behind dangers in oversights of officers. World news notes and regional items include housing plans and Canberra rally coverage. New Citroen CX insights appear in Wheels with Pedr Davis.
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