Swartz May Fill London Post As Australian High Commissioner
Sir Reginald Swartz is expected to be appointed Australian High Commissioner to London this year, replacing Sir Allen Power. The move shifts London post control from the Prime Minister’s Department to Foreign Affairs, ending decades of non Foreign Affairs administration.
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Fireworks cruelty and injuries shock ACT community
The ACT inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported a cat died after fireworks were placed in its mouth and anus. Cruelty warnings were issued to keep pets inside until after June 12. A soccer match was abandoned after a spectator threw an exploding firework at a linesman, with management to review the incident. An alley fire damaged a shed in Lindsay Street, Cherith, and two boys in Newcastle were treated for eye injuries from firecrackers.
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Lack of expertise among top Australian politicians
Melbourne Sunday report quotes Senator McManus IDLP criticizing the background job experience of Australia’s top politicians. He notes a 28 percent Cabinet minister share and counts eight farmers seven lawyers three accountants and two from public relations, plus diverse other occupations. He argues business, manufacturing, scientific and technological representation is too low, causing indecisiveness and inefficiency.
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PM seeks better relations with South-East Asia
The Prime Minister Mr McMahon announced plans for a visit to Indonesia Singapore and Malaysia to strengthen Australia’s ties with its South-East Asian neighbours. He left Sydney soon for the trip noting Asia’s strategic importance and Australia’s interest in regional economic growth and security. Bowen will join from India and talks with Indonesian leaders are anticipated to cover major power roles in Asia and regional implications.
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ANU Chief Sir John Crawford Named PNG Chancellor
Sir John CrawfordVice-Chancellor of the Australian National University has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea. He succeeds Sir Donald Cleland whose term expired in April and marks a leadership shift for the PNG institution.
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University of Papua
Telegraph sells Daily and Sunday Telegraph to Murdoch for 15 million
Sir Frank Packer announced that the goodwill of the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph had been sold to Rupert Murdoch controlled companies for 15 million dollars. Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd retains Women's Weekly television and radio interests and other magazines, while noting the sale ends 36 years guiding the Daily Telegraph and 33 years with the Sunday Telegraph.
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Newspaper merger reshapes Sydney press landscape
Sir Frank Packer announces the Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph sale to Rupert Murdoch groups to consolidate Sydney’s print operations. Murdoch promises continued independent publishing and manageable staff absorption as unions seek talks amid about 300 jobs at risk.
Packer moves to maximise profits with Telegraph sale
From a financial view Sir Frank Packer sold the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph to maximise shareholder value. Consolidated Press faced losses in one area and used the capital profit to fund more remunerative ventures while News Ltd faces questions about profitability and rationalisation of four competing papers.
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Low-cost inclusive tour charters to expand Qantas reach
Australia’s Qantas will add low-cost inclusive tour charters linking Australia with several countries. In Canberra Senator Cotton announced Singapore as an initial partner, with plans to offer regular scheduled services, point to point travel, and bulk-priced holiday packages.
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Hypocrisy of Royal Marriages Sparks Commons Motion
London report quotes Labour MP William Hamilton proposing a Commons motion condemning hypocrisy and humbugs of the establishment including the Royal family over the Windsor treatment. He joked Prince Charles should marry a divorced hippy as part of the critique.
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US and UK vow Indian Ocean fleet boost and presence
US Secretary of State Rogers announced plans to enlarge and modernize the American fleet in the Indian Ocean to counter a growing Soviet naval threat. British Foreign Secretary Douglas-Home confirmed a continued British fleet in the area. CENTO members Britain Iran Pakistan Turkey discussed the statements, with Australia’s Democratic Labor Party stressing India Ocean security and urging Canberra to take note alongside allied intentions.
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35 hour week debate across the ACTU
A partial note shows the ACTU not pursuing a universal 35 hour week for all workers this year. Military reporting states US bombers destroyed 16 North Vietnamese bridges and three oil dumps. A four power Bertin agreement is discussed. Australian doctors aborigine rules for rugby squads are cut to 14 players for matches against Essendon and Queensland. East Canberra notches first rugby win of the Group B season over Woden Valley. World news Law list Ballet review and comic strips appear on later pages.
Boy drowns after fall from cliff at North Fitzroy
Melbourne report says Harry Yates of North Fitzroy, aged 9, fell from a cliff into a creek and drowned today. Rescue attempts failed as searchers recovered the body in the creek near North Fitzroy.
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