Belts and Helmets Move Toward Compulsory Use in Australian States
A Canberra report indicates possible compulsory seat belt usage in the ACT with NSW and Victoria already pushing such laws. The Department of the Interior and traffic safety officials cite studies predicting reduced crash deaths and injuries, while surveys gauge public attitudes toward belt and helmet mandates for drivers, riders, and passengers.
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Department of the
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Italie
Nsw
Department of the Antenior
Canberra
Okinawa signing sparks riots in Japan
Tokyo protests erupt as demonstrators clash with police over the US Japan agreement concerning Okinawa. Thousands mobilise in Tokyo and Okinawa, with stones and petrol bombs used against security forces. Officials set 1972 as Okinawa’s administrative handover date amid contested bases and security provisions.
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Okinawa
Japan
Tokyo
Local resident reports missing person in Weet area
Police said David White of Padbury Place Downer reported a person missing in the vicinity this morning. A man named as David White was later discharged from hospital after an earlier incident. authorities did not provide additional details.
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David White
Padbury Placg
Downer
Tuxt Byor
Eben
Waive Wat
Rom Hospital
Auction fails as properties miss reserve price
Two Muses Way properties failed to reach reserve at auction despite initial bids. A six room house and adjacent parcels drew interest with bids near 980 000 and later 871 000, but the reserve remained unmet as the sale closed without a sale.
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Muses Way
Iriel
A. J. Pritten
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Inquiry Ordered Into Australia Vietnam Commitment 1965
The Defence Committee led by Sir Arthur Tange will investigate how Australia sent its first battalion to South Vietnam in 1965. Prime Minister McMahon refused further comment while Sir Robert Menzies rebutted charges from retirement. An ALP federal executive meeting in Launceston called for a Royal Commission to audit Australia's Vietnam commitment and to publish related documents. The probe follows New York Times disclosures about US pressure on Australia and New Zealand for support and contributions.
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Defence Committee
Department of Defence
Arthur Tange
Australia
South Vietnam
McMahon
Robert Menzies
Iray
Canberra
Melbourne
ALP
Launceston
Cahor
United
Vietnam
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McWharhon
New ‘York ‘Times
Canberra Times
Australi
New Zealand
Pemtagor
Menzies Statement on Australian Vietnam Troop Request
Sir Robert Menzies addressed Parliament after a South Vietnamese request for troops and the Australian government’s consideration of expanding aid in 1965. The report cites direct requests, diplomatic cables, and a proposal for a Royal Commission to examine Australia’s military commitments in Vietnam, amid Labor’s policy debate and opposition to bombing.
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Robert Klenzies
Lve
Yienyi
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Howson
Fran van Moen
Alderson
Robert
Saigon
Nmsiais
David Solomon
Poltivat
Launceston
Labor
Australia
Vietnam
He Iie Foundation
Austalan Labor
Toreey
Messipe
Tft
South Vietnam
Robert Menpies Ih
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Sir Robert Menzies
Australian air force history project visit noted
The director of the Air Force history project, Mr G. Olgers, visited Pichaion 121 Bate to discuss the history of Australia’s involvement in Vietnam and the publication of the RAAF history volumes covering World War I. The visit highlighted the ongoing research and the expected release of the wartime aviation history.
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Austes- Mia
Gilgers
RAAF
Payroll tax debate stalls in Commonwealth Territories
Senior government officials say a tax rise is unlikely with payroll tax held at 2 per cent. A negotiated increase to 3.1 per cent was discussed but not agreed, while estimates project payroll tax at 24 per cent for the coming year, totaling about 42 million dollars for the Territories. Prime Minister McMahon questioned the need for a tax rise, noting desires for growth, and Premier Dunstan criticized Premieres’ Conference proceedings as unproductive.
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Commonwealth Territories
Menviers Nive
Westenesia
Territories
Sterday
McMahon
Krowthy
McManan
Uny
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Dunstin
States
Ani
Commonwealth
McMcMahon
Dunstan
Tte
Offichits
Casey
Surveys for Commonwealth Railways line from Tarcoola to Alice Springs
Two contracts set for surveys of a proposed standard gauge rail link between Tarcoola and Alice Springs. The plan would replace the narrow gauge Central Australia line, shorten the distance by about 470 miles, and require an agreement and an Act of Parliament before construction. A government spokesman noted no binding agreement exists yet and surveys were approved about a year ago, with formalities still pending.
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Monivenih Railways
Tarcoola
South — Australia
Alice Springs
Territory
Central Australia Railway
Tiwean Port
Ise
Wet
Commonwealth Reilways
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Canal Ave
St Tamner
Department of the Iterfor
Betis
Lala
Bude
Olane
Theenala
Pollution by ACT poisons Murnnohidgee River
Pollution from the ACT Haw Vale sewage and effluent contaminates the Murnnohidgee River with dangerous levels. The item notes regional environmental concerns and potential health risks, referencing authorities and pages where further details appear.
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Murnnohidgee River
Tillabee
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