Two survive helicopter crash near Fairbairn in training flight
Two RAAF Iroquois crew escaped with minor injuries when their helicopter crashed and split in two during a training flight at Fairbairn. Flying Officer JD Casey of Farrer was named. the second crewman's identity was withheld pending relatives’ notification. A court of inquiry will investigate the incident, with Civil Aviation fire units at the scene. The crash occurred about 200 yards from the main runway on a grassy area as dust clouds rose and the rotor was described as turning slowly.
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Fairbairn
Raaf Base
JD. Casey
Cameron Street
Farrer
RAAF
No 5 Squadron
Canberra Aero Club
AIL Raaf
RAN Troquois
Captains Flat
Department of Civil Aviation
Late News: Twenty Five Children Die in Bus Crash
A late news brief reports twenty five children killed in a school bus crash near Johannesburg with fourteen others injured. The text also mentions a separate air crash near Brisbane with a light aircraft downed, two onboard. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR garble.
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Johannesburg
al Sxa ‘Press
Mara
Pay Rise For Services Increases To Three Per Cent
The Minister for Defence, Mr Fraser, announced a 3 per cent rise in pay for officers and other ranks across the three armed services for both men and women. An extra $1,630,000 will boost certain army personnel pay effective from November, with the 3 per cent wage rise backdated to December 19 following the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission's national wage decision. Additionally, marriage and living-allowances rise by five cents a day for all service members. The pay increase follows a major review of military versus trades skills in the army.
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Fraser
Commonwealth, Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
Abortion hearing links 1966 murder to cover up
In a Melbourne inquiry a 15 minute recording from December 9 last year links an alleged murder following an abortion to possible police and doctor involvement. Mrs Berman testified amid evidence suggesting payments could cover up fatalities. The court cleared for her statements and the session noted a witness who referenced an article in Truth.
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William Kaye
Kaye
Vernon
Inspector Fort
Berman
Jesus
Diplomatic reshuffle names for Australia announces postings
Japanese post for Sir Keith Waller who has served as Australian Ambassador in Washington since 1964 will succeed Sir James as Secretary of the External Affairs Department. Deputy Secretary Sir Laurence McIntyre becomes permanent representative to the United Nations in New York with ambassadorial rank. Australian Consul-General in San Francisco H W N Truscott appointed ambassador to Lebanon.
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Keith Waller
Washington
Sir James
External Affairs Department
Sir Laurence MclIntyre
Australia
United Nations
New York
San Francisco
H. WN. Truscott
Lebanon
United Nations Commission For the Unification and Rehabilitation of
Korea
Lnited Nations
India
Nepal
Thailand
Soviet Union
Chungking
Rio de Janeiro
Manila
London
Laurence McIintyre
Malaya
Indonesia
Japan
Laurence
Patrick Shaw
Truscott
Thas
Singapore
Mann
McMahon
Australian reshuffle signals closer ties with Japan
The Minister for External Affairs Mr McMahon announced a major diplomatic reshuffle. Mr Freeth will become ambassador in Tokyo, succeeding Sir Allen Brown who will return to Australia. Sir James Phelps and Sir Keith Waller move within the department as new secretary appointments are made. About a dozen more posts await announcement, including the Indian High Commission post.
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Mr McMahon
Jonin
Freeth
Allen Brown
Austrata
India
Arthur Tonge
Defence Department
New road opening announced for interior traffic changes
The minister announced that the final stage of the interchange on Parkes Way and Commonwealth Avenue was opened last September, allowing New Road access. Mr Nixon said traffic would shift from Irom today as part of the interior changes.
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Nixon
Irom
London
Parkes Way Commons
Inler- Ber
Uniform ban on wearing army dress in Canberra Melbourne venues
Army Headquarters personnel in Canberra and Melbourne are forbidden to wear uniforms while shopping or drinking in hotels or clubs. The routine order, issued January 2 by Major J C Pritchard, limits civilian dress for officers and enforces uniforms on travel for other ranks, prompting criticism that the rule is impractical and inconsistent with other services.
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Army Headquarters
Canberra
Melbourne
J. C. Pritchard
Army
RAAF
Nursing Service
Royal Australian Navy
Navy
RSL
South Africa denies Ashe visa to compete in white championship
Arthur Ashe, ranked No 3 in the United States and a two-time Wimbledon semi finalist, had his visa application refused by South Africa after a three day cabinet meeting led by Sports Minister Frank Waring. The decision cited Ashe's stated antagonism toward South Africa and his aim to challenge the racist policy.
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Cape Town
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
United States
Frank Waring
South Africa
Sydney
Sun Valley
Idaho
Waring
Rogers
South African Tennis Association
President Suharto May Not Visit Australia This Year
Presidential spokesmen said in a Canberra sourced comment that Suharto may not be able to visit Australia this year. The remark follows an Antara news agency report from Canberra and mentions an oversea tour.
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Diararta
Suharto
Australia
Antara
Canberra
Sean Lour
Wider drug powers proposed by Canberra official
A senior Customs official in Canberra said the Federal cabinet considered adopting legislation to require defendants charged with certain drug offences to prove their innocence. The report also notes political moves in the ACT and mentions a British expert denying an American claim about deadly tests.
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Canberra
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Veron
Truth
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Forrest
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