Lottery plan sparks row in ACT council meeting
The ACT Advisory Council heatedly debated a proposal for a lottery to be run by the ACT Totalizator Agency. Members criticized the department's ability to speedily reject the plan and questioned consultant guidance. Costello defended the department while leaders urged clearer information before any vote.
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ACT Advisory Counsell
J. A. Costello
Contello
Koern
Fom
Costella
Shale
Vihayat
Loonie
G. J. Walah
Hail
Interior
Niton
Costello
Willice The Drsiden Late News Sul 48
Fragmentary text shows a late news item titled Willice The Drsiden with unclear context and missing details. The readable parts suggest a brief notice or update but no concrete facts, dates, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Peace plan offered for Gazelle land dispute
Papua New Guinea administrator Me Wright Johnson proposed a peace plan for the Gazelle Peninsula crisis calling for immediate police withdrawal and a visit by Mr. Sont next week. Mataungan Association leaders dismissed further government proposals while police numbers remained high at about one thousand forty on the peninsula.
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Port Moresby
Papuas New Guinea
Me Ww. Johnson
Gazelle Peninsula
Johnsont
Rabaul
Oscar Tammur
Melchior Tomot
Rado
Association
Johnsod
D.C Hay
Gazelle
Moraungan Association
L. W. Johnson
Papua New Guinea
Labour
Toua Kapena
Land Board Plan Sparks Tolai Dominance Debate
Land Board hearings on native small holder blocks at Wunapaladig and nearby areas reveal a plan to appoint a Mataungan member and an Australian chair, with Tolai members dominating the panel. Proposals include allocating two Matou sympathisers and granting new native families control of plantations near Kokapo, while surveys consider adding Gazelle and other freehold properties for purchase.
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Johnson Aid
Land Board
Wuna
Paladig
Enires
Faims
Inod
Tolai
Matou
Kokapo
Drought breaks in Sydney amid village grievances
Sydney reports drought relief talks as Mr Johnson plans meetings with local groups including Mataungan. News notes prior disputes with the Gazelle and land ownership claims surface amid calls for return of lands to natives and discussions with Prime Minister Gorton. Page 7.
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Johnson
Gazelle
Gorton
David Flay
Ion
Jim
Unclear OCR: Strine course begins at NOW University
Fragmentary text outlines a course in Strine for assisting and perhaps language study at a university. Key names and dates are missing, leaving the exact program, instructor, and schedule uncertain.
Portugal’s long-time leader Salazar dies in Lisbon
Dr Amonio Salazar, former dictator of Portugal, died today at 81 after 22 months of illness. He had ruled since 1932, presiding over the Estado Novo regime until a military revolution and health decline ended his tenure. His death at Sao Bento Palace follows a cardiovascular relapse and comes as Admiral Amerigo resides in Africa on duty.
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Amonio Salazar
Portugal
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de Salazar
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Dr Salivar
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Bento
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Aly
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Amerigomar
Africa
Portugese Sravincen
Sao Tome and Principe
Tisbon
Inquiry calls for ALP man quits over control
Melbourne reports Richard McGarvie a prominent Victorian ALP member resigns and emails Federal Labor Executive criticizing Victoria’s state machinery. He claims the Trades Union Defence Committee outside group dominates the Victorian Party, steering selections, policy, and motions to secure their preferred ticket at annual conferences.
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Trade Unions Defence Committee
North
Melbourne
Victorian Labor rift alarms party leaders in Melbourne
A letter from Mr McGarvie outlines power within the Victorian Labor Party, noting the State executive controls the state parliamentary Labor group and pressures MPs. He argues the Victorian branch is dominated by a small, skilled core, undermining parliamentary democracy and alienating many members and unions. The letter urges Federal party scrutiny and possible changes.
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Broken Hill
Victoria
Jeter
Labor Party
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Fabor
Joris
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Warning on the Pill survey in Victoria prompts cautions
A two month survey of 30 women at Queen Victoria Hospital finds the two most popular contraceptive pills cause headaches weight gain and fluid retention increasing blood volume. Dr Walters of Monash warns about blood pressure and heart ailment risks, with full results due in a British Commonwealth Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Queen Victoria Hospital
Victoria
Walters
Monash University
British Commonwealth Journal of Obsteteics and Gynaecology
US Troops Fight in Laos and Middle East News
Brief wire notes report US forces active in Laos amid ongoing conflicts. The article also covers shifts in Middle East diplomacy, Egypt and Jordan’s response to a US peace plan. Immigration policy is undergoing a major postwar review, with Bruce Juddery providing analysis.
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Egypt
Jordan
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Ite
Bruce Juddery
Powe
Right and wrong protest described by Defence Minister
In Brisbane Mr Fraser defined protest against national service as peaceful remonstrance versus law breaking. He warned conscientious objectors may seek exemptions, while others seek to overthrow the law, stressing government duty to provide defence forces Australia requires.
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Jane
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Lhose
Australia
Waa
Sherrington Memorial
Queensland
Young Liberals
Tisst
Conscientious Objectors
Atiow
National Service
Defence talks sought with ASEAN partners on post Suez defence
Britain seeks a conference with Australia New Zealand Malaysia and Singapore to discuss post Suez defence arrangements within policy context. Lord Carrington said a timely decision is the aim and noted he had met Singapore officials and would not preempt British proposals before completing his tour. The interview hints at Britain avoiding a repeat of Anglo Malaysian Defence Agreement and reaffirming automatic aid to Singapore if required.
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Australia
Malaysia
Vere
Suez
Lord Carrington
Lord Carrigton
Singapore
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