New Zealand protests French nuclear tests in Pacific
Wellington reports New Zealand reiterates opposition to atmospheric nuclear testing by France. Prime Minister Holyoake notes a Paris diplomatic note and a formal warning issue, warning of greater intensity and possible hydrogen bomb tests at Mururoa Atoll. Philippines also voices great concern to France over hydrogen bomb plans.
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Wellington
New Zealand
France
South Pacific
A Holyoake
Paris
Holyoake
Mururoa Atoll
Manila
Philippines
Mururoane
Pacifc
Jose Ingles
Cha d' Affaires
Yves Coffin
Ingles
Philippine
Graziers Face Winter Hand Feeding in Canberra District
Graziers around Canberra will continue hand feeding stock through winter despite rains easing drought. The Queenbeyan District Agronomist J P F Hodge said pasture growth won’t improve before September with low temperatures. About one third of 95 000 cattle and 375 000 sheep were agisted mainly to northern NSW. less than half are expected to return before spring. Stock in district remain generally in good condition though winter deaths are possible.
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Canberra
Queenbeyan
J PF. H Hodge
Northern
Nsw
Hodge
Somare seeks gradual change as PNG leader calls for unity
Papua New Guinea's new parliamentary leader Michael Somare rejects radical labels and urges gradual reform. In his maiden House speech he opposes immediate self government under the ministerial system, criticizes district officer stigma, and stresses improved communications across races and tribes within a multi racial PNG. He notes about 700 tribal groups and emphasizes a national approach under Pangu. Tenders are issued for a dual carriageway road linking Canberra area Belconnen with Turner as part of a major urban project.
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Papua - New Guinea
House of Assembly
Pangu
Papua New Guinea
Papua J Land New Guinea Union 1
Somare
Baldrewood Street
Belconnen i
Turner
Sullivans Creek
Boldrewood Street diversions linked to ANU grounds project
A planned link from Boldrewood Street will divert traffic across part of the ANU sports ground to connect Nicholson Crescent at Clunies Ross Street. The road works will convert Boldrewood Street to a dual carriageway from Northbourne Avenue to Clunies Ross Street and close Frogtt Street at Cluniesoss Street to form a cul de sac. The project includes a new oval opposite and a future extension to connect with Boldrewood Street, with Dryandra Street returning to normal distributor traffic.
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ANU
Nicholson Crescent
Clunies Ross Stemet
Ally
Boldrewood Street
Northbourne Avenue
Clunies Ross Street
Frogtt Street
Cluniesoss Street
Then
Dryandra Street
Talks to clarify Australia's position at five power talks
In Kuala Lumpur Australia aims to clarify hopes and intentions before deciding its post 1971 role. The delegation, led by Hasluck and Fairhall, seeks timetable questions on British troop withdrawals, basing, and regional defence cooperation with Singapore and Malaysia.
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Kuala Lumpur
Australia
Britain
Singapore
Malaysia
Singapore-Malaysia
Hasluck
New Zealand
Aap-Reuter
Fairhall
Gorton to be feted in Kuala Lumpur amid Malaysia talks
Australian Prime Minister Gorton and his wife travel to Kuala Lumpur for a full ceremonial welcome on Tuesday during a busy period of regional talks. The Malaysian premier will move a welcome motion in parliament and Gorton will discuss defense issues with leaders including the Tunku Abdul Rahman, Holyoake, Healey and Thomson. They will meet Malaysian Cabinet, and the visit includes briefings on the Indonesia Sabah issue and regional security, ending with visits to Terendak Camp and Butterworth base.
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Kuala Lumpur
Mr Gorton
Gorton
Malaysia
Tunku Abdul ‘Rahman
Garton
Philippines
Sabah
Association of South-east Asian Nations
New Zealand
Holyoake
Healey
Thomson
Hasluck
Defence
Fairhall
Terendak
Malacca
Butterworth
Australia Bridge Hopes Slump in World Championship
Australia slumped in the World Bridge Championships as open team losses to Spain and Austria left them with two byes in six rounds and 26 more matches to play. Italy recovered. Finland, Iceland, Holland and Switzerland led. The Australian women's team fared worse, beaten by the Philippines 19 to 1, while Sweden defeated Brazil 19 to 1.
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Deauville
France
Australia
Spain
Austria
Finland
Iceland
Holland
Switzerland
Italy
Philippines
Bermuda
Thailand
Taiwan
Argentina
NSW conference to discuss defence links with New Zealand
A motion at the NSW Country conference proposes permanent economic and defence links with New Zealand. The proposal seeks equal pay for women be declared unjust and urges broader country elector amendments. It also includes motions about Commonwealth line ownership and an Australian anthem alongside God Save the Queen.
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New Zealand
Econai
Arbitration Commission
Conference
Kshayshi
Commonwealth
Australia
God
Queen
Australian Army Band Corps proposed for new corps
The Australian Army would add a new band corps the Australian Army Band Corps announced in Canberra by the Minister for the Army Mr Lynch after Military Board approval. It was hoped the title would include Royal and notes that the Regular Army had 14 military or brass bands serving in Australia and overseas.
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Australian Army Band Corps
Mr Lynch
Canberra
Military Board
Australia
Puzzling Billing Totals Hint at One-Of-Each Cost
Peter and Doug examine a messy bill pile asking for the total cost of one of each item. The dialogue notes 3 taps and 1 pad totaling 138 dollars and another bill listing 1 pad 2 pencils and 4 tags. The puzzle awaits a single combined price per item. Saturday’s answer remains unsolved.
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Peter
Doug
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