Omega base site sought in Australian regions
The minister announced possible Omega transmitting station sites across Darling Downs and Riverina in New South Wales and Victoria's Murray Valley. After technical evaluation, four broad areas were shortlisted for a long range Omega facility to guide ships and aircraft amid international safety measures. Opposition cites potential submarine and nuclear risks, with talks on tourism facilities and a single mast spanning the valley.
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China to Continue Aid to Pakistan Visit
Chinese Foreign Trade Minister Pai Hea Kuo said in Lahore that China will maintain economic and technical assistance to Pakistan. He arrived from Rawalpindi with a trade delegation and noted survey teams have been sent to explore cooperation in projects with some agreements reached and remaining under mutual consultation.
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China
Pakistan
Vandals strike Melbourne subway amid cabin stone throwing
In Tottenham an inner Melbourne suburb vandals threw stones through cabin windows of the Southern Aurora train. Fireman Mr A O'Bren of Wodonga sustained eye injuries from the broken glass injuries yesterday on Sunday.
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Wodonga
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Tottenham
Strikers to meet on oil dispute
Sydney reports hopes rise for a settlement in the oil industry strike. About 1,800 metal tradesmen at refineries have staged a series of strikes over a 35 hour week and other benefits. Employers propose arbitration on the hours issue, unions seek direct negotiations. Compulsory conference with Mr Justice Moore ran 10am to 4.45pm amid threatened oil and petrol supplies nationwide.
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Laurie Carmichael
Thessistant Commonwealth
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Justice Moore
Commonwealth
Archbishop Knox Resting After Minor Operation
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, the Most Reverend James Knox, age 58, is resting at home after a minor operation at meec 3 Hospital. He is expected to resume his normal duties in a fortnight.
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Melbourne
James Knox
Price-rise Bill plan by DLP Sen Gair says govt to curb consent deals
Senator Gair announced the DLP would move a Bill in the Senate when Parliament resumes to ban price rises linked to consent agreements between unions and employers. The proposal requires all consent deals to be notified to a new body and proves price hikes are not tied to such agreements. He warned against by pass arbitration and warned of impact on pensioners and fixed income earners.
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Canberra
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Australia
Sterling sterling float has limited impact on Australia says PM
Australian Prime Minister Mc Mahon said there is no prospect of devaluing the Australian dollar and no strong reason for Britain to float sterling. He warned against speculation on any primary industry effects, noting possible but not substantial impacts on exports to Britain. Final wool sales were cancelled as Britain floated the pound and banks suspended foreign exchange dealings for a day.
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National Council of Wool Selling Brokers
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Andersen
Canberra
Reserve Bank of Australia
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Plane crash lands on Pennant Hills golf course
A single engine Commanche 260 crash landed on Pennant Hills Golf Course in outer Sydney today killing a 71 year old woman, Alice Sandland of Hurstville Grove. Passengers Peter Christian 32 Nellie Johnson 62 Norman Thompson Cecilia Thompson both Pendle Hill. Pilot Peter Harrington of Yagoona escaped injured. Civil aviation said Mayday call was broadcast. Four golfers narrowly escaped. Ambulances took six injured to Hurstville Hospital.
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Rugby teen dies after field collision at Woolgoolga
A 17-year-old rugby league player, Morris Anthony Ballangarry, was fatally injured during a Woolgoolga game near Grafton. He collided mid-air with a teammate, was carried from the field unconscious, and died en route to Coffs Harbour District Hospital. A post-mortem will be conducted.
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Coffs Harbour District Hospital
Marrow
Gunman kills three at Montreal delicatessen
A gunman fatally wounded three employees and wounded a fourth at a Montreal delicatessen before stuffing their bodies into a walk in freezer. Security guards wore bulletproof vests and closed in with a sub machine gun as police surrounded the centre. the suspect, believed a former worker, fled the scene after opening fire near 330 am.
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Agg
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ANU Law Society launches Legal Referral Service in Canberra
The Australian National University Law Society started a Legal Referral Service at the National Congregational Church Civic to run Wednesday and Thursday nights. Led by Simon Clough the panel will accept referrals from the public, with senior law students staffing three rosters per night. The service aims to assist minority groups with consumer matters and government communications, at no charge though about 300 dollars yearly is needed for rent. A permanent premises and five day a week operation are under consideration. Local inquiries were not yet reported amid limited publicity.
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Methodist National Centre
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Floods Kill 38 in Sylhet Bangladesh Disaster
In Sylhet district floodwaters sweep through Bangladesh destroying hundreds of horses and devastating crops. AP reports 38 dead with 175000 families across 119 districts affected and about 80000 acres of standing crops wiped out or badly damaged.
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Associated Press
Protest planned at Esaomes site near Melbourne
Conservationists plan a demonstration tomorrow morning at the Esaomes pipeline site near Melbourne. Organizers call on supporters to gather at Ordi for a peaceful protest against pipeline activities and environmental impact.
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US raids target North Vietnam steelworks and bridges
US Phantom jets attacked North Vietnam’s modern steelworks at Thai Niven Plant near Hanoi, severely damaging the facility and sinking the plant. Bombing also struck nine bridges, warehouses, vehicles, factories, anti-aircraft batteries, and ground-to-air missiles. In northern campaigns, B52s logged 710 sorties, dropping 1000 tons of bombs along the Hue defense line as South Vietnamese forces counterattacked.
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Fire at Cambridge Street School Jolts Lallingwood
Arson squad investigates a Sunday morning fire at Cambridge Street State School in Lallingwood causing substantial damage. Detectives probe the blaze and assess the scene for signs of deliberate ignition and potential motives.
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Lallingwood
Victorian ALP shifts Vietnam policy stance
The Victorian State ALP dropped its policy supporting a communist victory in Vietnam. The report notes shifts in party line, reflecting broader debates within Australian politics during the era.
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Vietnam
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