Execution date set in 12 minutes
Melbourne reports Ronald Joseph Ryan will be hanged at Pentridge Gaol at 8 am next Tuesday. The Victorian State Executive Council approved the date after a special meeting with Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe, Premier Sir Henry Bolte, and acting Attorney General Wilson. Bolte defended the death penalty, noting safeguards for those acting under state authority. He stressed no distinction in law between murders of public officials and others, and indicated no church or public pressure would alter the decision. The cabinet decision followed a vigorous campaign, with Bolte acknowledging no pleasure in the execution.
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Canberra school seeks sex syllabus amid scuffle and debate
NSW officials announced a pilot sex education course for first and second form students at Dickson High School. Principal N Laugh met ministers but failed to secure reprieve for Ryan. a scuffle with a TV crew occurred as Fr Brosnan and others clashed during coverage. The program, led by Mr G Young, aims to discuss relationships and health without urging one behavior over another, with potential statewide adoption if successful.
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Canberra man wins 60000 in NSW Lottery
The second Canberra man to win a NSW Lottery this week took $60,100 yesterday. Mr W. Ho Wulff of O'Connor held a ticket named Bapfeth in Mew Jackpot Lottery 164. His son said this was his first major prize in over two years of buying tickets. The Wulffs have gone to the coast to get away from it all while Mr Bakas of O'Conner won $24,000 earlier in the week.
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Talks on border between Syria and Israel resume
Syrian and Israeli armistice delegations met for the first time in eight years near the Jordan River at the Boot-Yanco frontier bridge. General Odd Bull of the United Nations presided as talks aimed to settle border violence along the frontier.
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Power outage feared in Victoria after Tuesday incident
A terse public statement from officials cites a potential risk of a widespread power failure following an event in Victoria. Named individuals referenced include Mr George Worega and Mr Ryan, with authorities urging caution and preparedness.
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Firemen stay on strike in Brisbane continues
Brisbane firemen's strike continued in defiance of an Industrial Commissioner's order. Police Army Air Force and Civil Defence stand by to combat serious fires as the situation remains unsettled. Striking personnel have halted all official duties while arrangements for coverage are made.
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South Africa Beats Australia in Third Test by Eight Wickets
South Africa claimed a convincing eight wicket victory over Australia in Durban to lead the five match series. Pollock and Bacher anchored a decisive stand, while Australia suffered early losses. The win follows a 233 run triumph in Johannesburg and sets up the expected fourth Test progression.
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Rain Continues as Firemen Protest Dismissal
Heavy rain and cooler conditions sweep the Canberra region as firemen halt work overnight in protest over the dismissal of Fireman J. J McCarthy for alleged by law breaches. Forecasters predict ongoing showers and unsettled conditions with a top around 64 to 91 degrees and winds easing from the east.
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South Vietnam deputy PM warned against return amid corruption charge
Lieutenant-General Nguyen Huu Co, the third ranking official and defence minister, was ordered not to return from abroad as a military trial threat looms over corruption charges. He was touring Taiwan when a telegram from the prime minister directed him to stay away, with Co landing in Hong Kong after leaving Taipei. News agencies note the PM had not been updated on the latest developments.
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Unrest Persists as Vietnamese Military Regime Tightens Grip
Defence minister followers placed under house arrest amid police crackdowns in Saigon area. Reports say 20 to 30 arrests in 48 hours. Mekong delta units and Seventh Vietnamese Division personnel among those detained. Nguyen Van Thieu travels Delta region while Ky tours New Zealand awaiting potential reshuffles.
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A.L.P. Posts Grow Entries For Leadership Choice
The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party may have a choice of six candidates or the position of leader when it meets on February 8.
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AWU Affiliate Move Signals Change in Labor Alignments
The Australian Workers Union plans to affiliate with the Australian Council of Trade Unions ending 78 years of separate affiliation. The shift follows internal discussions and signals from leadership as labor groups realign in a changing political and economic climate.
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