Razak seeks assurance of Australian aid after 1971
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak said in Canberra that Malaysia wants assurance of defense aid from Australia and New Zealand after 1971 as British forces withdraw. He stressed no specific requests yet noted concerns over Sarawak and ongoing unrest, while talks focus on post 1971 defense arrangements for Malaysia and Singapore. Australian ministers lead the delegation.
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Tun Abdul Razak
Canberra
Malaysia
New Zealand
Han ‘Tun Razak
Australia
McFreeth
Britain
Singapore
Tan Razak
Late News Rumor Reveals Court Alienation Claims
A fragmented Reuters styled report mentions suspected police misconduct and court confusion in an unclear Athens area case. The garbled text cites surveillance, alleged violations, and a split second hearing amid public interest.
Indictment of health dept over abattoir hews to inquiry
Senator D M Devitt chairing a Senate select committee said the Can berra Abattoir was in crude condition and poorly maintained. He noted the killing section was out of date and food safety concerns were evident. The inquiry, joined by Senator B R Milliner, opens hearings next week with submissions from Health Interior Primary Industry and the Treasury.
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Canberra
De‘partment of Health
D. M. Devitt
Senamr Devitt
Senate Select Committee
Devitt
B. R. Milliner
Goodradighee
Yass
Coolamunr
J. P. Toohey
Labor
Health Department
Departments of Health,’ Interior and Primary Industry
The
Treasury
Abattoir
Queanbeyan man fined in first Breathalyser case
A Queanbeyan man, Keith Bernard Butler of Donald Road, was fined 250 dollars for exceeding the blood alcohol limit after a June 14 accident. He also paid 100 for failing to stop, 40 each for driving without a licence and unregistered vehicle, and 10 for faulty tyres and horn. The magistrate condemned the conduct and barred him from driving for two years. Six more Breathalyser cases were to be heard next day.
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Keith Bernard Butler
Donald Road
Queanbeyan
Buller
D. B. Morris
Butler
D. I. Hughes
Steve Richard
Oswald Deluca
Key Evans witness refuses to testify
At Subic Bay Philippines on Tuesday Lieutenant Ronald Ramsey the key witness refused to testify at the US Australian naval disaster inquiry into the night collision of the Melbourne and the Evans. He waived his rights to testify but the board went into secret session and will reconvene tomorrow. Ramsey and Lt James Hopson are suspected of negligently hazarding an American warship.
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Subic Bay
Philippines
Ronald Ramsey
Ramsey
Board of Inquiry
Colli
Melbourne
Evans
Watch
James Hopson
Ramsey counsel statement on naval disaster hearings and rights
Lieutenant Tilton reads a statement from Mr Ramsey urging truth and constitutional safeguards as the board admits limits on witness testimony and counsel. Ramsey declines to speak now, reserving right to testify later. Australian and American officials weigh responsibility in the Melbourne collision and Evans course changes.
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Ramsey
Frederick Tilton
Suspended clerk back at ACOA
A suspended public service clerk, Mr G C R Pratt, was restored yesterday to assistant secretary and editor of the journal of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association. Pratt faced five charges under the Crimes Act for unauthorised disclosure of information and had been suspended from pay on June 6. The ACT branch committee initially barred press statements by secretary N H Butler, but the ruling was challenged. a 4 to 3 vote extended the press blackout to all committee members until the next executive meeting.
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G. C. R. Pratt
The
Administrative and Clerical Officers Association
Pratt
Department of Trade and Industry
ACT
ACOA
Debar
N. H. Burler
J. J. O'Brien
RR. W. Hughes
Butler
Bmned Council
O'Brien
Nho
Dung beetles struggle with cow droppings in Australia
CSIRO entomology expert Dr G F Bornemissza warns native Australian dung beetles cannot efficiently bury the larger cow dung. Imported bovine beetles could better tackle the problem, improving soil fertility and reducing fly breeding. He cites 33 million tons of dung produced annually and notes ongoing talks at the Australian Society of Animal Production meeting at CSIRO Black Mountain tonight.
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CSIRO
G. F. Bornemissza
Division of
Entomology
Australia
Bornenissza
Bornemissza
Australian Society of Animal Production
Land Research Conference Room
Black Mountain
Doctor Confesses to Abortion in Melbourne
A Melbourne doctor handed a confession letter to Victoria police stating he performed an abortion last week. He said he might face charges but did it “because I had to.” He alleged backyard abortionists charged women up to 220 dollars for primitive procedures.
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Melbourne
Victoria
UK envoys to meet on June 24 for EC talks
Britain's ambassadors to the 51 European Community states will gather in London on June 24 and 25 to discuss Britain's chances of joining the EC. Foreign Office officials said Lord Chalfont leads West European integration. Fred Ottis to chair the meeting with Stewart and Sir James Majorbanks attending.
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London
Britain
Pompidou
France
Lord Chalfont
Ottis
Foreignfire
Stewart
European Economic Community
Brussels
James Marjoribanks
Wilson
Dead Sea Shelling Kills American Tourist Near Dead Sea
Shells fired from Jordanian territory struck tourists near the Dead Sea killing an American woman and wounding four other Americans. Two of the injured are described as seriously hurt. No names were provided. Authorities reported the incident amid regional tensions.
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Tel Aviv
Dead Sea
Meir
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Sarawak
Binh Ba
Lians
Phucce Tuy
Sth Battalion
RAR
Vietcong
Am Athend Gaol
Bev Hiaine
Eeae
State of Abattoir
Key Evans
Lieutenant Tilton
Mr Ramsey
Anthony Horton
Melbourne At the Time of the Collision, Was Questioned About the “Nilla
Jerome King
King
Horton
Queensland
Rhodesia
UN Security Council
Moscow
C.P. Attack
McEwen
Whitlam
Jordan
Curtin
Farrer
Bron New Rec
Hygenecroy
Mawson
ITV Limited
London CircUit
Canberra Times
Canberra City
GPO
Sydney
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