Agreement on reef drilling inquiry
Brisbane report says Premier Bjelke-Petersen agrees to a joint Commonwealth State inquiry into oil drilling on the Great Barrier Reef and Repulse Bay. Prime Minister Gorton offers a broader examination of issues. Queensland would prefer a wider, representative panel with marine scientists and industry voices.
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Save the Reel
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South African clergy attack apartheid in manifesto
A group of 70 church leaders and laymen branded apartheid irreconcilable with Christian principles in a 12 point manifesto for voters ahead of the general election. The signatories urged whites to improve conditions for non whites and rejected racial discrimination as political policy.
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South Africa
Malaysian Navy Announces 30 Percent Expansion Plan
Malaysia's Chief of Naval Staff Commodore Thanabelisingam announced a 30 percent expansion of the navy over the next three to four years. The move aims to strengthen regional defense amid ongoing security concerns and to increase patrol capacity in key waters.
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U Thant Visits Lagos For Talks With Gowon Leaders
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant arrived in Lagos from Abidjan to meet Nigerian leaders led by Head of State Major General Gowon amid an aid crisis. Food supplies remain stranded as discussions focus on resolving shortages and humanitarian relief.
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Laos troops in hard fight for Plain of Jars
Heavy fighting reported as 3,600 North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao troops attack on three fronts to seize the Plain of Jars, aiming to open Route 7 supply lines. Laotian defense ministry confirms losses around Pham nokkok Hill and Luang Prabang, while Phontio village clashes occur near the Mekong. US air support cited as aiding Laotian defense amid the see-saw battles.
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Thai premier warns of Communist infiltration into 36 provinces
Bangkok reports indicate Chinese and North Vietnamese guerrillas gathering in Cambodia to push into Thailand. A government notice declares 36 of 76 provinces infiltrated by Communist guerrillas and extends martial law powers nationwide. Chinese orders last year urged Thai guerrillas to intensify the campaign, while American and Thai guards repel a North Vietnamese assault on a US base in Ubon, with six attackers killed.
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Political ban on Indonesian forces moves ahead
High ranking Indonesian government officials and armed forces personnel would be barred from political activities. A government regulation will impose the ban, affecting judges prosecutors attorneys provincial governors and officials linked to the public. Incumbents in political parties face six months to sever ties or be dismissed.
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Hangar Air portable hangars for RAAF tenders planned
Hangar Air portable aircraft hangars are among the latest equipment planned for the RAAF. Tenders will be called within the next few months for the supply of seven air portable hangars at an estimated total cost of 508000 dollars.
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Morass Sets Australian Record At NSW Championships
Karen Morass, Olympian and bronze medallist, swam the fastest 400 metres free by an Australian girl at the NSW championships at Drummoyne pool. She clocked 4:31.7, breaking her own national record by 2.3 seconds, with her time 7.2 seconds from the world record. Morass has set new Australian junior and open marks over 200, 400 and 800 metres in the past 10 days and won the Association Chairman's award for best female swimmer.
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Cyclone hits Hayman and Bowen islands in Queensland
Queensland resorts on Hayman and nearby Bowen were struck by Cyclone Ada and later a westerly cyclone. The fringe reached Hayman at 6pm Saturday and lashed for 12 hours. Boats were sunk or damaged, five men remained missing after trying to move launches to shelter, and another man disappeared after his boat overturned. Radio contact exists for evacuation of 600 people. Power, sewerage and water are severely disrupted though food remains for two weeks. Two of the missing may be rescued on Hayman Island.
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Cyclone hits Hayman Island and Proserpine
A cyclone struck Hayman Island causing extensive damage. About 150 people sheltered in the recreation hall awaiting evacuation as damage reached 500000 dollars. Rescue boats and aircraft are mobilised, with crews and supplies en route from Bowen and Townsville to evacuate and assist.
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Storm Leaves Canberra With Floods And Blackouts
A violent Saturday storm hit Canberra bringing uprooted trees and overflowing drains across many areas. Rain reached 19 points in 45 minutes, temperatures fell by 19 degrees, and wind gusts neared 50 mph. Lightning caused blackouts, with the longest outage on Strzelecki Crescent Narrabundah as crews repaired faults through the night.
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Premier meet in Adelaide seeks more Commonwealth aid
The Premiers of six states convene in Adelaide to push their case for increased Commonwealth financial assistance. The meeting aims to solidify a coordinated approach and press for targeted funding while outlining priorities for the national economy and regional development.
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