Oceanic Grandeur nearly grounded in Torres Strait trial
In Brisbane on Tuesday the Oceanic Grandeur's forward draft of 38 ft 4 ins and aft draft of 3 ft 11 ins were cited as near maximum while passing Torres Strait. Captain Arthur Whish testified the 55,000 ton tanker struck an uncharted rock pinnacle at 1 am on March 3, 1970, with charted depth 37 ft 11 in, leaving only 4 ft clearance. Salvage claim hearings continue as officers of the Leslie J. Thompson argue their actions saved the vessel. the owners deny any salvage.
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Defence collaboration push as Fairbairn to visit New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Marshall announced Defence Minister Mr Fairbairn will visit New Zealand next month to discuss defence collaboration. Marshall said Australia and New Zealand should align equipment communications and training, keeping separate commands closely integrated.
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New Zealand and Australia Look to Expand Defence and Trade Ties
Mr Marshall spoke of a staged expansion of the Airtour eight aircraft deal and said NZ would defend Australia if attacked, and Australia would do the same for NZ. He warned against poor coordination on defence and emphasised Canberra pact, ANZUS, and stronger NZ Australia Free Trade ties. Immigration policy differences were noted, with NZ favoring British Dutch and Polynesian settlement while Australia absorbed more Europeans.
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Mother flies to Spain to aid drug suspect daughter
Adelaide reported Mrs P N Rogers, matron of Winchester Rehabilitation Hospital and former Unley alderman, left for Spain to help her daughter Valerie Rogers 23 held on hashish smuggling charges in Algeciras. Three Dutch men aiding her were also detained.
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Milk authority seeks consumer submissions on milk industry
The ACT Milk Authority, awaiting Canberra Consumers submissions, plans public hearings in July but will accept evidence anytime. Secretary F Mitchell says the inquiry seeks consumer views on brand choice, milk quality for babies, packaging, pricing, continuity of supply, and delivery practices across states where authorities own processing and distribution.
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