Snow avalanche kills three NZ Air Force men on Mt Cook
Wellington reports three Royal New Zealand Air Force servicemen died when an avalanche struck a survival party on Mt Cook. Four others were hit but survived. one missing sergeant remained unaccounted for as rescue teams used avalanche probes through the night.
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Wellington
Air Force
New Zealand
Mt Cook
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Ball
Air Force Iroquois
Mt Cook National Park
Clear
Mr Cook
South Island
Timara
Paul Gately
Melbourne’s third-hottest July day on record
Melbourne recorded its third-hottest July temperature at 20.2 degrees. The day trailed the 1878 July high of 20.6 and the 1934 peak of 20.7, marking a notable heat milestone for the month.
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Melbourne
Cheaper petrol planned for ACT and NSW markets
ACTU-Solo eyes August 14 opening at Fyshwick station with seven pumps and initial discounts of 10c then 6c below present prices, supplier ACT Petroleum from Queanbeyan. Owner Mr Blundell claims motive to challenge monopolies, predicts limited impact on nearby outlets, while NSW talks of three to four sites and possible royal commission into ACTU entry.
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Actu-Solo
Gordon Blundell
Blundell
Ampol Petroleum Ltd
Queanbeyan
Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick
Apar
XL. Petroleum Ltd
Mas
ACTU
H. J. Souter
Souter
Melbourne
Loca Gatlon
Nsw
Tne
XI Petroleum Pty Ltd
Tan Sykes
Boy Extinguishes Fire In Red Hill House
A 10 year old boy inside a Red Hill house on Fishburn Street yesterday put out a small fire caused by fat on a wave. Firefighters said the boy acted alone and extinguished the blaze, which caused minor damage.
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Fishburn Street
Red Hil
Fre Brigade
Australian spy accusation shocks Vientiane School for the Blind
Pathet Lao forces seize the Vientiane School for the Blind and accuse Australian director Gregory Rogers of espionage. The claim links Meo opium-growing villagers to a CIA funded anti-communist secret army. Rogers, a Laos resident for about 20 years, reports his father’s villa seized and other damage in the capital.
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Bangkok
Pathet Lao
Laos
Vientiane
Gregory Rogers
Agence France-Presse
Oid
Deged Tha
Nee Ie Cae
Centalee Ee
Ree
CIA. Csa
Rogers
Pathe Lao
Singapore check on Vietnamese refugees for Australia
The Government sent two officials to Singapore to interview South Vietnamese refugees. Interviews conclude within two weeks before an immigration approval announcement. The effort mirrors Hong Kong procedures last June when 2 refugees were approved and flown to Sydney. Singapore approvals may exceed 200, with Australia seeking a fair share depending on other nations.
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Singapore
Australia
Hong Kong
Sydney
Whitlam
Singa
Reid House rents set at 84 a week for refurbished hostel
The Capital Territory minister fixed weekly rents for Reid House at 84 pounds per room based on 10 year amortization of refurbishing costs, including garbage collection, electricity, and maintenance. Occupancy is assumed at 70 percent with reviews and management arrangements pending.
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Commonwealth
Reid Howse
Trritory
Capital Territory
Bryant
Mail men's ultimatum on strike
NSW faces first disruption as 1 200 postal workers press for a 3 weekly pay rise. Senior officers will strike from Sunday night unless demands are met, while two hour Friday stoppages are planned. Union cites unequal increases and warns of mounting undelivered mail across states.
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Sydney
Australia
Nsw
Australian Postal and Telecommunications Union
Alex Saint
Law reform inquiry questions police self regulation adequacy
The ACT Police Commissioner failed to ensure a full investigation of an assault allegation by a civilian at a pre Christmas party. Canberra barristers Mr P L R Sheila and Mr A Gillespie Jones argued the inquiry was inadequate. Police said the constable acted properly and civil action was not pursued. The proceedings referenced other police conduct claims and the Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry into complaints against officers.
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Act
Canberra
P. L R. Sheila
ACT Bar Association
A. Gillespie. Jones
M. Robinson
Canberra Times
Gillespie-Jones
Commissioner of Police
Roy
Wilson
South Australia
Robinson
Australian Law Reform Commission
Australia Police
Willy
Bryant pushes plan for easier housing loan terms
The Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Bryant proposes Cabinet approval to simplify housing loan conditions. He wants a single interest rate for all earners, lowering the top rate from 9 4 to 7 4 percent and reducing workload by standardizing tiers. Cabinet faces potential acceptance of a 70 percent maximum rate.
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Bryant
Capital Territory
Department of the Capital Territory
Explosion on ferry off Toulos sinks. many feared dead
A ferry carrying 27 aboard from the island of Porgeralles near Lewton exploded today. Naval officials sent helicopters and ships to the Venus TE Terry, which sank during rescue efforts as passengers were retrieved.
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Toulos
France
Bolidins Munkers
Porgueralles
Lewton
IPNG eyes instant citizens amid independence push
The report notes IPNG pushing for immediate citizenships as part of an independence movement driven by expatriate residents. SADAT's resident Sadet replies to Tarae's peace proposals, delaying response to a UN request for UN forces. A Chinese minister foresees USSR aggression as the US retreats from world leadership.
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Sadat
Sadet
Tarae
China
Ussr
Rohan Rivet
Power crisis looms as voluntary cuts urged in border region
About 450,900 electricity consumers in southern Queensland and northern NSW face potential weekly power rationing if voluntary restraint falls short. A separate ACT Supreme Court action relates to an alleged rape case with a $10 offer to the girl, and nursing aides final exams are reported for Canberran and Gilburn base hospitals. RMC defeated Wests 12-6 in the Wille Trophy rugby match last night.
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Queensland
Nsw
Roman
ACT Supreme Court
Page
RMC
Wests
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LAW Reform Inquiry
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J. D. Heydon
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Justice Kirby
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