Whitlam urges regional co operation keystones of policy
Prime Minister Whitlam on Saturday framed regional cooperation as a central policy keystone for Australia through the 1970s. He proposed new forms of ASPAC ASPAG and linked ASPAN to broader regional ties while stressing Australia would not abandon relations with ASEAN partners or its existing security commitments.
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Pacer Just Too Good wins Invitational at Canberra Paceway
Just Too Good led from the start to win the Invitatuin Challenge Stakes at Canberra Paceway, a clear victory despite missing the track flying omite record by three seconds held by Manaroa. Riverina champion started at 4-1 and dominated the race as leading jockeys Kevin Langley and Bill Camer faced suspensions by AJC Stewards until February 24.
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Shane Gould named Sportsman of the Year
Shane Gould, 14, Olympic gold medallist and recently elected Australian of the Year, is named Sportsman of the Year by ABC. She is the first Australian to win the award in consecutive years and the youngest recipient, with the decision made by metropolitan editors and ABC supervisors nationwide.
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Canberra Weather Brings Heaviest Rain Since October
Canberra recorded the heaviest rain since October with 21 points at Uriarra and 133 at Mawson while Red Hill and Fair Hair logged notable totals. Temperatures fluctuated with a 23.7C max and a 1C min as a cooler southerly change approaches.
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Turkish envoys shot at Santa Barbara beach cottage
Turkish Consul general Mehmout Bavear and deputy My Babar Demir were wounded. Ali Yanikian, an Armenian-born real estate developer, was arrested after allegedly inviting the officials to his Santa Barbara cottage where the shooting occurred. Demir died during surgery, Bavear died earlier, police report.
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Gilmour's 73 Helps NSW Lead Queensland Clash At SCG
In Adelaide Oval Victoria trails after South Australia declare 9-6R on day two. NSW trails Queensland by 12 at the SCG as Gary Gilmour anchors a 73 not out innings for NSW amid a rain-affected ACT match at Manuka Oval.
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South Vietnam grapples after ceasefire amid heavy assaults
Bitter fighting raged across South Vietnam after the ceasefire opened. Communists launched 136 attacks on Government positions, invading more than 20 hamlets near Saigon and Tay Ninh. Jets bombed troops as 6 shelling attacks hit Quang Ngai. Saigon hailed the Paris accord while Vietcong pledged to observe it. President Thieu warned that peace depends on force against violations.
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Communists Arrive in Saigon for Ceasefire Talks
Delegates aboard a Communist aircrat reach Saigon to join Vietnam ceasefire joint military commissions but Viet Cong reps refuse to disembark over customs forms. Authorities report delays and urgent consultations involving Ambassador Bunker and Vietnamese Foreign Ministry as various international contingents arrive at Saigon and Phnom Penh.
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Australia hails ceasefire progress in Indochina
Prime Minister Whitlam in Canberra welcomed the ceasefire and urged parties to uphold concessions toward a lasting peace in Indochina. He pledged Australia’s readiness to participate in an international conference within 30 days to support reef and reconstruction across North and South Vietnam and Laos, emphasizing restraint and civilian protection.
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Ilyas to Stay in Australia After Tour Controversy
Pakistan Test cricketer Moham mad Ilyas, initially ordered home during a tour, has been granted permission to live in Australia. Immigration Minister Grassby announced in Canberra that Ilyas, 26, with 20 Test matches and a long first class record, can contribute to Australian cricket despite Pakistan Cricket Board actions against him and Saeed Ahmed.
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Chappell Leads 14 Man Australian Squad for West Indies Tour
Rohan Rivett reports Australia aims for a test series victory as Lan Chappell captains a 14 man squad departing Sydney Friday for a 10 week tour to the West Indies. The squad travels via San Francisco New Orleans and Miami with tests set from February 18 in Kingston Jamaica to April 27 in Port of Spain Trinidad. Australia recently defeated Pakistan 3 0 in the prior test series and has not toured the West Indies since 1965.
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Free tertiary education by 1974 announced
The Federal Minister for Education Mr Beazley announced that university and college fees will be abolished by 1974. About 1,400 Australian tertiary students may drop out this summer due to fees. Page 3.
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