China-US talks resume as border tensions flare in Asia
Reports say Washington and Peking will resume formal discussions in Warsaw after a two year hiatus. US envoy Walter Stoessel, Chinese envoy Lei Yung, and diplomat John Tishtower are to address open travel and communications steps. Officials note Beijing seeks to avoid alignment with Moscow amid rising Sino Soviet tensions while awaiting US neutrality.
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Late News By Dead in Road Crash Adelaide
Two men and a girl died in a head on collision 16 miles south of Borra Into textay. A young girl survived. Three died in the accident and six others were admitted to Riverton hospital. The sixth died in an ambulance at Gawler while en route to Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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States tax plan ready for PM
ADELAIDE Monday States Premiers reach unanimous accord on a two pronged plan to stabilise finances. They finalised the approach for a Canberra meeting with Prime Minister Gorton on February 26. The plan includes a short term grant system tied to income tax growth and a long term Australian version of the Canadian tax system giving states responsibility for raising a portion of income tax.
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Premiers Debate Income Scheme For Federation Reforms
The premiers clash over Canberra reimbursements calling the present formula unworkable and urging a larger state share. Sir Henry Bolte backs a Canadian style system with a staged transition while Sir Monty and others push for a more generous, later-implemented plan. NSW Premier Askin notes alternative proposals and delays to July 1.
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Queanbeyan Housing Land Sold for NGW Commission
The Queanbeyan Town Clerk and Mayor announced the transfer of 90 allotments totaling 189 acres to the NGW Housing Commission yesterday. The sale, excess of 100000 pounds, enables tenders for home construction and aims to provide at least 60 lots next year, including Soll Do soll land and a 15 acre nature reserve.
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Queen to present Victoria Crosses in Australia tour
The Prime Minister said Queen Elizabeth will present Victoria Cross awards to two Australian soldiers during her visit to Australia this year. Warrant Officer Class Two RS Simpson and Warrant Officer Class Two Keith Payne earned their medals for bravery during a training year in Vietnam with the Australian Army.
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Australia to switch to metric over ten years says PM
Prime Minister Gorton announced Federal Cabinet approved a decade long plan to convert Australia's weights and measures to metric. The roll over aims to ease costs via natural obsolescence, with limited compensation for affected businesses and potential total costs up to 100 million dollars in a year. The oil sector estimates higher expenses. Metric adoption will affect everyday life including whisky, potatoes, speed limits, hectares, and time measurement.
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Government Sets Up Matric Conversion Board For Metric Change
Government announces plan to convert to the metric system with a Matric Conversion Board guiding the shift. The move follows an August 1968 Senate select committee recommendation, backed by governments, business and individuals, and aims to span about ten years with phased adoption across sectors.
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CSIRO develops polyunsaturated butter spread for consumers
CSIRO researchers in New South Wales report a process to raise polyunsaturated fats in meat and dairy by feeding animals a fat supplement. The aim is softer, easily spread butter after refrigeration with multiple textures while long-term trials continue and economic potential is assessed.
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Council to seek inquiry on police action
The ACT Advisory Council will request a judicial public inquiry into police violence allegations as a part of a broader government review. Meanwhile reports flag political tensions around a U.S. visit and statements by Minister Nixon. Page references indicate multiple political and health topics across sections.
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