Fischer Drops World Chess Bid Then Shower Rumors
The American challenger Bobby Fischer reportedly opted to fly to New York and reconsidered his world chess championship bid amid messy reports. Sources cited confusion about his plans with mention of a possible match with Icelandic federation head Thevarersson and others, while a hotel staffer noted he is “having a shower.”
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Qantas pledges to avoid Pacific flight during Fiji protests
The Associated Press reports that Qantas has signed a written undertaking not to fly from Fiji to New Caledonia amid protests against French nuclear testing. The pledge comes after a Fiji Airline Workers Union threat to close Nandi Airport within 24 hours upon learning that freighter flight 151, from Honolulu, had flown from Nandi to New Caledonia on July 8.
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Catholic exodus as Belfast violence escalates
Catholic residents flee south toward the Irish Republic amid Belfast violence raising fears of civil war. The Belfast area is under army police blockade to deter IRA bombers, with two major bombs defused and a police fatality reported. Refugees move to Dublin for reception in hospitals, convents, and schools as Northern Ireland eyes further political tension.
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Primate calls for national poverty inquiry in Australia
Melbourne reports that Dr Woods, Primate of Australia, urged a government inquiry into poverty, backed by 19 Anglican bishops and Church Scene. Prime Minister McMahon dismissed the idea as government responsibility to investigate and act.
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Australia reaches 157 for 2 at Trent Bridge on Day 3
Australia was two for 157 at the end of the third day of the third Test at Trent Bridge after dismissing England for 139. Aaron Finch and Steven Smith anchored the innings as Australia edged the hosts with a strong position.
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India Pakistan talks may resume in Pakistan in September
Prime Minister Mrs Gandhi and President Bhutto may hold the next round of talks in Pakistan in September according to P N Haksar principal secretary to Mrs Gandhi.
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Early recovery of economy remote forecast in treasury review
The Treasury’s annual economy review projects a remote chance of an early 1960s style recovery but expects better growth in 1972-73. It stresses gradual recovery, improved consumer spending, and balanced private public sector growth, warning against overreliance on public spending and inflation risks.
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Overseas reserves jump 65 percent amid June gains
Australia's official overseas reserves end June at 3 764 million with a year rise to 1 484 million and almost treble the 1968 figure. Net apparent capital inflow for the year around 1 800 million as monthly liquidity improves. Gold, IMF tranche, and currency holdings show broad gains across dollar and sterling reserves.
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Inflation seen as continuing threat in Treasury review
The Treasury and Reserve Bank face inflation as the core problem for 1971–72 with subdued demand and unemployment fading. The analysis notes no clear policy options, questions exchange rate moves, reserve growth, or tariff measures, and highlights wage rise pressure from inflation expectations. The piece critiques a lack of concrete policy suggestions in the White Paper.
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Chinese table tennis team arrives in Sydney tour begins
A 21 member Chinese world champion table tennis delegation arrives in Sydney en route to New Zealand for the tour. They will spend six days in New South Wales and Victoria, plan four matches, and return to Sydney for three more games before visiting a wildlife sanctuary and attending receptions. The group seeks meetings with Australian Table Tennis Association officials amid scheduling and entertainment arrangements.
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Car ads mislead buyers in Melbourne study
The Consumers Association of Victoria reports that 72 percent of used car advertisements in Melbourne mislead buyers. It plans to urge the Chief Secretary Mr Hamer to tighten rules in the proposed Feed Car Act and to seek support from the Victoria Automobile Chamber.
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Sydney Man Dies in Blizzard High Snowfield Tragedy
Sydney student Graeme-Edin Borough 20 from Lindfield dies during a Snowy Mountains blizzard while skiing with Macquarie University Mountaineering Society companions. Fellow student Cree Retallickh 20 of Epping survives frostbite after sheltering in a snow cave. Searchers locate Borough buried in the cave, aided by a 30 mph gusting storm and a rescue party from Sawpit Creek and Jindabyne police praise Retallickh for bushcraft.
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Legal aid costs too high lecturer
A splintered report notes legal aid costs are high amid critique of a lecturer’s stance on providing aid and on reform in socio legal matters. The text references page numbers and broad topics from elections to peace talks and migration, indicating a compiled front with multiple items. The overall tone reflects a newspaper digest of varied sections.
Sir Charles Moses Injured in Randwick Car Collision
Sir Charles Moses and Lady Moses were taken to Prince of Wales Hospital after their car collided in Randwick on Sunday. Lady Moses was discharged after treatment. Sir Charles, longtime ABC general manager, remained hospitalized.
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