Uniforms banned on China flight sparks RAAF row
The Australian Prime Minister faced a controversy as Foreign Affairs officials ordered RAAF crews to wear civilian clothes during a Peking mission. Past incidents show tensions over uniforms with Chinese authorities objecting to foreign military attire. Senator Willesee and VIPs planned civilian dress for visits to Hong Kong and Peking, while senior officers fear loss of discipline and potential safety issues.
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Cavanagh to give evidence at court
The record notes Cavanagh will give evidence in a magistrate court. Mrs Power was arrested on July 27 last year after she allegedly removed a telephone box while speaking to Senator Cavanagh. Senator Cavanagh said he had been absent from the alend the court.
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Defence of Australia rests on ships and air power
Former Naval Staff chief Vice Admiral Sir Richard Peek told Melbourne’s Constitution Club that defending Australia from external threats is a maritime and air task. He urged higher defence spending, argued current levels risk gaps, and warned that Australia cannot rely on allies alone for long term security.
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Melbourne labourers raid employers offices in union clash
About 70 builders labourers attacked and occupied the Victorian Employers Federation offices in Melbourne. They held a meeting inside, damaged windows and doors, frightened women, and later 100 workers marched to the underground tunnel works, heckling AWU staff for around 20 minutes as a union dispute over a proposed underground station and surface work escalated.
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Hall backs Opposition on pensions reforms
Senator Hall of SMSA backs three key Opposition amendments to the Government’s new superannuation scheme ensuring a Senate majority. He argues the changes would allow public servants to stay in the existing scheme if disadvantaged, while opposing a 62 percent widow’s pension. The Opposition, with 30 senators, aims to keep costs in check and preserve administrative and financial advantages, though unions oppose the amendments. The debate continues with testimonies from Labor and Liberal figures and a broader cost analysis.
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Saigon embassy to reopen soon says Australian envoy
Bruce Juddery reports Canberra has been told the Australian mission in Saigon will be re established fairly soon after contact with the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam. A high level envoy in Hanoi says reopening could follow reunification within a decade. Australia lists the Caravelle Hotel embassy suite and Phu Ngu Industries annex as sites and notes a planned provincial land project.
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Suez Canal Alternative Raises Ship Cost and Risk Ahead
A report discusses a new shipping route to replace the Suez Canal, noting dangers, higher insurance costs, and added transit time. Analysts say even with potential fuel and time savings, risks to ships and crews, port delays, and greater expenses could dampen the proposal's appeal for container vessels around 150,000 tonnes.
Parade heralds reopening of canal amid hopes for trade
AAP reports a parade marks the reopening of the canal with talks by Prime Minister Sadat and ministers in attendance. Foreign Affairs documents are to be declared ready, and observers discuss shipping line advantages and cost implications as Asia-Europe routes eye the resumption.
Waiting for Cabinet changes in Whitlam era Australia
A fragmented report details expected cabinet reshuffles under Prime Minister Whitlam. Ministers reportedly planned or resisted changes, with talk of reshuffles affecting key posts including the Treasurer. Uncertainty surrounds which ministers will depart and who will remain, amid discussions with Labor leaders in Melbourne.
New CP dispute emerges in WA party split
In Western Australia a new Commonwealth Party possibility arises amid a feud over who should form a breakaway party as county party members oppose rejoining the Liberal Party. The Western Australian editorial notes page references and mentions broader political debate.
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