Britain faces perilous course over arms sale to South Africa
Britain weighs defence needs and trade interests in deciding whether to arm South Africa despite UN arms embargo. Sir Alec Douglas-Home argues external defence justifies supplies for sea routes and Cape Good Hope. critics fear racial policy, wider backlash, and risk to Commonwealth ties amid Soviet and Asian influence.
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South Africa
Britain
South Atlantic
Indian
Alec Douglas- Home
Cape of Good Hope
West
Simonstown
Good Hope
Suez Canal
Cape
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Suez
Soviet Union
Africa
Labour
United Nations
Rhodesia
Canada
Commonwealth
Education crisis letter from Narrabundah pupils seeks full time teacher
A letter written and signed by 21 students of Narrabundah Primary School asks for a full-time teacher for their class. The pupils thank Mr Bennet the teaching principal and all teachers for their effort while noting the need for a permanent teacher. A copy was sent to the Minister for Education.
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Australia
Act
Narrabundah Primary
Bennet
Che
Ben Gr
Community spaces and local involvement in Canberra suburbs
Residents of Torrens push to protect open space while Belconnen and Weston Creek groups are urged to engage in local affairs. The letter notes vacant club sites in most suburbs, contrasts Hughes centre examples with inaction, and calls for a community centre supported by churches and multiple faiths to improve utilization.
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Torrens
Belconnen
Weston Creek
Curtin
NCDC
Hughes
Red Hill
Downer
Nixon Turns to the Middle East in Foreign Policy Shift
The article reports President Nixon elevating Middle East events over Indo China in a major shift of focus. It notes the interview with three TV reporters and Sisco’s remarks on US interests, Soviet concerns, and a dual approach of pursuing political settlement while warning of strong support for Israel.
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Vietnam
Bedia
Laos
Thailand
Middle East
Indo-China
Cambodia
White House
Soviet Union
Saigon
Congress
Asia
Israel
Indo- China
State Department
J J. Sisco
National Broadcasting Company
Meet the Press
Nixon
Sisco
Washington
National Security Council
Suez
Syria
Security Council
Gunnar Jarring
Nasser
United States
British Heath to send fact finding mission in Persian Gulf
The British prime minister Heath plans a fact finding mission to the Persian Gulf to gauge littoral states attitudes toward a revised East of Suez policy. Iran and Abu Musa tensions rise as Bahrain ties ease while regional disputes spark renewed debate on British withdrawal.
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Heath
Persian Gulf
Wilson
Suez
Gulf
Tehran
Persian Gulf Emirates
Middle East
Gulf States
Iran
Malaysia
Singapore
Britain
Bahrain
Ae For Nations
Guicciardi
Bahraini State Council
Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa
Riler
Abu Musa
Straits of
Hormuz
Aroudly
Ras al Khaimah
Sharjah
Umm al Quwain
Federation of Arab Emirates
Letters to the Editor raise questions on authority and obedience
Readers debate child autonomy and loyalty to laws, with critics calling for respect for authority. A letter from D M Morrison laments late-arriving theatergoers, while Terry Vaughan of Canberra criticizes lateness. A Pakistani official notes arms aid dynamics between India and Pakistan and USA policy. The page stresses signed letters with full address for publication.
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D. M. Morrison
Aleth
Terry Vaughan
Canberra
Pakistan
India
USA
Black Mountain Reserve Sign Warns Public
The article notes the Department of the Interior erected a sign at the Black Mountain Reserve urging the public to preserve the bushland by avoiding damage to plants and prohibiting fires, reflecting ongoing concerns raised by Gang Gang Poled out. The piece critiques government words and deeds on reserve protection.
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Q Department Interior
Black Mountain
Berra Times
Department
Pakistan comment on Indians seek Soviet Times article
A reader submits observations on a piece about Indians seeking Soviet Times. The note questions quoted Indian Defence Ministry positions and the framing of relations with China and Pakistan. The author argues for stable, armed relations with all parties without aggression or misunderstanding.
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Istry
Pakistan
China
VICE REGAL ARRIVAL AND OATH IN GOVERNMENT HOUSE
The Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck and Lady Hasluck arrived in Canberra. They received Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett and later administered the oath of office to Mr L Johnson as Administrator of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea at Government House. A luncheon and dinner were held in honour of the Administrator and Mrs Johnson and other officials attended all events.
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Paul Haslock
Haslock
Canberra
Brian Burnett
Far East
Government House
L. W. Johnson
Ir Paul
C. E. Barnes
External Territories
Sinake Giregire
Tore Lokoloke
Tore Lokoloke, Ministerielge For Health Tpng
I. Ashton
Public Works
TPNG
G. Warwick Smith
Department of External Territories
L. Johnson
Papua
New Guinea
Paul
Hasluck
Johnson
Afternoon
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East of Suez
Tran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Amir Abbas Hoveyda
Foreign Ministry
Manuchehr Zelli
Manama
Renee
Grahame B. Smith
Chowdhury
Pakistan High Commission
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