End of their exile at Jerusalem Wailing Wall
A quarter of a million Jewish pilgrims worshipped at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem the first time since 1948. Hundreds of extra police controlled a five deep long procession as occupation troops rounded up remaining Jordanian snipers. Pilgrims slept outdoors near the Old City gates awaiting prayers on Pentecost. Some sought to visit abandoned homes but found them gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Old City
Middle East
Mount Zion
King David's City
NSW RSL Executive blocks branch discipline row
An emergency NSW National Executive meeting in Canberra failed to intervene in the NSW branch dispute. The NSW State Council expelled L Waddington and suspended J Pascoe over involvement with the Ex-Service Human Rights Association opposing Vietnam service. Pascoe will appeal his suspension as discussions on the appeal were deferred.
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RSL
Canberra
Nsw
State Council
MSW
L. Waddington
J. Pascoe
Ex-Service Human Rights Association
Vietnam
Pascoe
Arthur Lee
RS Vs
Australia
Andy
Rons
Ibe
Minje
Luna Les Pascoe
Gomnete
Palete
League
Dent
William Yeo
Sai
NSW Council
Soldier loses war pay in Brisbane mess
Private Brian O Rourke reportedly lost 1454 dollars during transit to Brisbane from Vietnam. The incident occurred within hours of his arrival and no clear explanation or recovery of the funds has been provided.
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Brisbane
Phu Day
Vietnam
Brian O'Rourke
Hmas Sydney
Brisbane Street
O'Rourke
Independence talks push for Nauru's phosphate future
Reports from talks on Nauru outline a rising royalty rate of 175 dollars per ton to the Nauruans, up from 49 cents two years ago, with 4.50 going to long term development and landowner payments. Delegations stress full independence under Australian jurisdiction and UN trust framework, aiming for external affairs and defence to be fully managed by Nauru.
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Nauru
Jomies
Barnes
Hammer de Pariner
Sydney report on Middle East peace talks and politics
The Sydney dispatch notes mixed remarks from political figures on Middle East peace, opposition leaders, and potential talks with presidents. It mentions President Nasser, calls for money, and plans for future discussions as leaders assess the regional situation.
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Tasmania
Sydney
Ceeed
Nasser
Middle East
Britain
Phosphate, Politics, and Nauru Talks Cross Paths
Brisbane and London dispatches discuss phosphate exploration near Nauru and Australia's stance on independence within a UN trusteeship framework. Key figures include DeRoburt, Calwell, and Prime Minister Wilson, with debates over external affairs, league restrictions on the Communist Party, and future governance of Nauru after phosphate deposits deplete.
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Ahrow
Democratic Society
Communist Party of Australia
RSL
League
Communist Party of Front
New South Wales
Igi
England
Calwell Governmer
Mer DeRoburt
Brisbane
Aus
New Soul
Wales
Cas
Qil
Ralin
Australisl
Meais
Australia
Ments
Sooni
London
Queensland
Nauri
Ini
Uans
Mrs
Paranor
Calwell
Nauru
Prcist
Richmond
Jierrine
Isa Mines Ltd
Wilson
Lon Independence
Late News Briefs From City Meeting Agenda
A late news item notes a city meeting with attendees and discussions about topics including a plan to address issues raised by residents. The report mentions a September milestone and references a panel or committee’s work on the matter, with ongoing talks and a note about page 4 for further details.
Nauru Reaches Independence Talks After Phosphate Deal
At Canberra the Nauruans fail to settle independence conditions as Australia New Zealand and Britain push early terms. A new phosphate agreement forecasts 350 to 400 million dollars over 30 years and a three year takeover of the island’s industry with 20 million asset payment and guaranteed supplies of two million tons yearly. Prices start at 11 dollars a ton rising to 12, with net payments of six then seven dollars per ton and retrospective payment at 450 dollars a ton for the current year.
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Nauru
Canberra
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Naurucan
Central Pacific
British Phosphate Commission
Brain drain warning and education notes from page three
The article notes a brain drain warning with engineers predicting many qualified men leaving Australia unless more work is created. It mentions overcrowding in Deakin’s pre schools due to Wade Valley children and reports on a Crown appeal against a youth sentence in Sydney for a killing. It also cites a Senate metric change cost to the oil and petrochemical industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Crown
Sydney
Total wage concept to be applied to ACT awards
In a 20 minute session the Conciliation Commissioner G Findlay announced plans to vary all ACT awards to include the total wage concept and a $1 a week increase from the 1967 national wage case. The changes apply to new pay periods from July 1 and affect many unions and awards across ACT, with debates expected on female and junior rates.
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G. &. Findlay
ACT
Findlay
Dy Wright
Offi Jyaried
Abattoirs
Federated Clerks
Repre Jand Slaughteryard
Union of Australia
J. Sensatives
Sydney
Commonwealth
Wright
Laty
T. C. Winter
Ne Ace Eens
Ifed & FA
Fire Brigade
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Ier
Israel
Eynimensen
Yannual
National Congress
Leagte
Returned Services League
Me Piggott
Air Wiese Marshal
Bladl
Mir Drayne
Willa Yoo
Imr Calwell
Par Elliman
Independence
Nnjmet
Weorld
United Nations Trust
Nancy
Wegen
Binwara
Inverell
Sialement
Austral
United Nations Jire
Fndasaailanen
J. C. Morgan
Department of Territories
G. Warwick Smith
Hammer DeRoburt
G. K. Ansell
Caldwell
Wasser
Naurttan
Arcingement
Chiles
Tammer DeRoburt
Dependenes
Ag Council
General Assem Ume
Zhane
DeRoburt
Aro
Peepee
Elial
Seavenary
Stel Mb Pei Rush
Fiat
Paneer
Porky Report
Jonathan. Gaul
Tee
Furher
Deakin
Waden Valley
South Vietnam
Herm
Department of Interior
North Howme
Senate Select Committee
Zealand
A.C.T
Valentine Hall
Electra
Melbourne
Albury
Wed
TAA
GPO
Posses
Rasan
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