Decline in Nauru phosphate shocks Pacific isle leader
President deRobert of Nauru arrives in Melbourne for talks on a sharp drop in phosphate output. Nauru's 1967 first quarter production fell from projected levels under British Phosphate Commission terms. Officials warn the decline strains independence terms and may go to the UN Decolonialism Commission or ICJ. Ocean Island and Christmas Island stakes rise as Ocean Islanders seek independence and new royalties. DeRobert to receive ceremonial welcome in Canberra on state visit.
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Hammer deRobert
Pacific Island
Republic of
Nauru
Australia
Melbourne
British Phosphate Commission
BPC
Republic
United Nations Commission On Decolonialism
International Court of Justice
New Zealand
Christmas Island
Ocean Island
Britain
Gilbert and Ellice
Commonwealth Office
London
P. Shrapnel
K. Walker
Sydey
Rambi Island
Fiji
Buanaban
Tebuke Rotan
New York
Pad
de Robert
Canberra
Aiantay
Former Canberra man wins high RAAF Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Corporal John Desmond Coughlan of the RAAF, a former Canberra resident now from Amberley Queensland, receives the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for acts during Vietnam. His award places him among 17 decorated RAAF members, including five from the ACT. The CGM honors conspicuous gallantry during active operations, and Coughlan’s valor included rescuing survivors from a US gunship crash in 1967 and aiding a US medical evacuation helicopter crew in 1968 under heavy fire.
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RAAF
Corporal John Desmond Coughlan
Cpl Coughlan
Amberley
Queensland
Mawson
Act
Areliffe
Sydney
Air
Freeth
Vietnam
Cp Coughlan
RAAP
RAF
CGM
John Desmond Coughlan
No 9 Squadron
United States
Protesting Students Plan Jail Time Over Fine
About 120 demonstrators including three girls will march on Russell Street police HQ in Melbourne tomorrow to protest a $10 fine from Canberra for obstructing traffic during a sit-in outside the Prime Minister’s Lodge. They seek five days in gaol rather than pay, saying the act is against “illegal and immoral legislation.”
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Melbourne
Russell Street
Pol
Canberra
Trafic
Oy Story van Moorst
Melbourne University
Australian Old Coliesians Triumph Over Alexandra Park
Australian Old Collesians defeated Alexandra Park 146 for four in a late Sunday match at Alexandra Park. Notable scores included G Hey 49 for the Collesians while Australian Old 6r Flegians fell behind chasing a 150 plus total, with key moments derailed by a toss of four wickets in two hours.
Sorbonne Closed After Stabbing At Paris Campus
The French Ministry of the Interior announced the Sorbonne arts faculty would be closed for several days after a student, Jacques Barbier, was stabbed last night. It will revert to its educational function and cease serving as an inn.
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Paris
AAP
Ministry of the Interior
Sorbonne Arts
Jacques Barbier
Sorbonne
Australia
Johnson
Australia may offer asylum to South Vietnamese refugees
In a presidential address Bishop K J Clements of Canberra and Goulburn urged Australians to consider asylum for South Vietnamese left vulnerable after any settlement ending the war. He urged reconstruction support and noted talks between the USA and North Vietnam as hopeful steps toward peace.
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Goulburn
Canberra
K. J. Clements
Australia
Vietnam
Paris
Sesson
USA
US Patrol Boat Sunk Near Buffer Zone in Vietnam
US military spokesman reports an American naval patrol boat was sunk near the buffer zone by North Vietnamese shore batteries. Two other vessels were fired upon. five crew members are missing. The cruiser Boston was struck earlier but all rounds missed. An Australian destroyer and US destroyer Chandler were patrolling nearby and returned fire. Battle of Khe Son appears on page 5.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Boston
Coast Guard
North
Chandler
Hoi
Khe Sonh
Singapore offers base for troops
Singapore proposes hosting Australian troops after British withdrawal. Sembawang base is favored for its easier adaptation and better family environment, with talks following Kuala Lumpur defence discussions. About 1,500 Australian personnel in Malaysia may be moved to Singapore or Terendak area as plans unfold.
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Singapore
Malaysia
Commonwealth Brigade
Terendak
Malacca
Australia
Minden Barracks
Penang
Fairhall
Sembawang
Fairhall Pushes Informal Asia Pact for Defence
In Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Defence Minister Fairhall advocates an informal four nation understanding among Australia New Zealand Singapore and Malaysia ahead of Britains drawdown by 1971. He notes plans to base Mirage jets at Butterworth station troops in the region and Singapore as a potential production hub for commonwealth needs. He stresses no formal alliance is planned.
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Kuala Lumpur
Fairhall
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Malaysia
Britain
Healey
Farrball
Sydney
Holyoake May Visit Canberra for Talks With Gorton
New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake may fly to Canberra this week for talks with Australian Prime Minister Gorton. Invitations were extended before Kuala Lumpur defence talks. Gorton to land today, reports to be delivered at a National Press Club luncheon next Thursday.
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New Zealand
Holyoake
Canberra
Mr Gorton
Gorton
Kuala Lumpur
Australia
BAC One Eleven
Es Raap
Donesia
Singapore
Malaysia
Vietnam
National Press Club
Ten killed on NSW roads this weekend report
Ten people died on New South Wales roads over the weekend, raising the year to date road death toll and prompting authorities to renew road safety appeals.
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Sydney
Nsw
Man in swamp shoots at police in Sydney chase
An escapee from Sydney Quarter Sessions, Keith Hahn, fought a running gun battle with police in swamps at Belrose. He fired at two car occupants, then dived into heavy scrub as officers returned fire. Police and bush brigades searched Frenchs Forest area. a lookout remains, with full-scale search planned at first light. Two other escapees were recaptured tonight.
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Sydney
Keith Hahn
Belrose
Frencha
Huth
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Frenchs Forest
Hahn
Bolte Says Federal GovT Can Keep Petrol Prices Stable
Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte urged that the Australian federal government ensure motorists pay no more for petrol refined from Australian oil. The comment appeared last night and was reported on page 3.
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Henry Bolte
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Mr Healey
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CTC
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GPO
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