Four Canberra riders join civil defence drill
A team of four young Canberra motorcyclists, including a girl, assisted the Cane Berra Civil Defence Unit in the Cotter Basin exercise yesterday. Led by Mr F A Kapsal, signals units tested message and goods delivery over a 12 square mile area, aiming to simulate multiple emergency communication methods. Miss Terry Wolcott, the sole rider, arrived with gear ready for rough terrain work as part of a broader drill to diversify message types for future emergencies.
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Community Scouts raise funds for school needs
The Hackett Auto portion and the Scouts Association joined forces yesterday to support the Parents Citizens Association Barnaul Lynstisn Pri School. Scouts collected 330 washing cars at the service station and the rest came from stalls and passersby contributions.
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Local clash prompts council review after gunfire incident
A Sunday clash in LassP Ena left officials reviewing security after an exchange of fire. Police reported no injuries as officers responded to the scene near SBocartt Council tn nics and ua Pipe. Residents urged calm as investigations begin.
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Riots in Kuala Lumpur leave five dead and many injured
Riots across Kuala Lumpur last night killed five people and left several hundred others injured or fearing further violence. Police faced crowds in Chowkit Sentul and Data Krian areas, with fires, arson, and arming of residents as security forces contained the unrest.
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Warrant officer killed in action in Vietnam
Warrant Officer Class 2 Brian Walsh, 29, of Denman NSW, Australian Army Training Team, was killed in action in Vietnam on a Friday while conducting a security sweep of a camp perimeter in Kortum Province. Captain David John Francis Rowe, 26, of Samerton Park 5A, was wounded by shrapnel but remained on duty. Casualty List.
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Abattoir control changes today in Canberra region
Canberra Abattoir to come under new management from today as changes begin. A sale agreement was handed to Kilmartin of Red Fire Meat Supply Ltd amid a controversial storage and inquiry debate. Canberra’s abattoir overhaul aims to serve the district with efficient operation under new oversight.
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Airlift of cows defies siege in Vietnam camp relief
U S forces airlifted cattle and essential supplies to a besieged camp in South Vietnam amid ongoing fighting. The 500 strong South Vietnamese tribesmen received 313 tons of kreitzer shell ware, combat rations, and other items via a helicopter led by US Air Force Caribou aircraft, as an ambush blocked a last convoy.
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NSW weighs out of Dartmouth dam plan amid cross‑state talks
Australian politics shift as New South Wales signals possible withdrawal from the 357 million Dartmouth Dam project. Premier Willis notes weeks of decision time while talks continue with South Australia and Victoria over dam schemes. Opposition parties and cross‑parliament alliances stir voting plans as leaders hedge on funding, routes, and policy.
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Threat of trouble at Royal ceremony increases
London reports rising signs of potential disruption surrounding the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. Police and security services monitor two intercepted extremist communications while nationalists and Welsh courts mark the historic rite with demonstrations and prayers for peace.
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Three men in Welsh court on conspiracy charges
In Holyhead Dewi Jones 22 William Glyn Jones 22 and Torn Allan Jones 20 local government employees were charged yesterday with conspiring with unnamed others to cause explosions endangering life and injuring the police and the Sovereign. They were remanded in custody for later hear ing. In Caernarvon vandals damaged a statue of the Prince of Wales at Aberystwyth injuring a bike and a prayer at Windsor chared books and clothing.
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Art show in Gundarea raises funds for school equipment
The secretary of Gundarea school, Me Pater Elder, estimated over 3,000 people visited the weekend art show. The event, sponsored by the Artists Society of Canberra, raised about 300 for school equipment.
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No Change in Premiers Talks in 18 Years
Melbourne report notes United front at Premiers conferences but cites recurring clashes and lack of new policy ideas. Mr Mahon criticizes stagnation in defence, universities, grants, and road laws while acknowledging minor changes in Commonwealth spending discussions. An economy focus and state financing pressures are highlighted amid five year budget framing.
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Rescued Crew Lands After Barge Incident Near Mackay
Fragmented reports describe a rescued crew landing near Mackay after a barge incident involving the Silver Fern. Details are unclear amid radio chatter on vessel status, engine issues, and government concerns. sources mention Victorian authorities and unspecified negotiations.
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Nixon to visit Asia and Romania on world tour
President Nixon plans a July 24 round the world trip to Asia and Romania. He will meet leaders in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and later visit Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand. He also aims to meet Romanian President Cârlan Cu nnsescu in Bucharest.
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Nixon to Visit Romania Amid East Bloc Talks
Policy sources indicate dates set for President Nixon's European swing with a Bucharest stop expected around mid July. The talks aim to outline long range Asia policy and post Vietnam strategy, stressing no return to largescale U.S. troop involvement while seeking East-West détente and better Soviet relations.
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Education meeting heckles and calls for better teachers
In Adelaide a meeting heard heckling as critics urged more qualified teachers in Australia. Opposition Leader Wilthung spoke while ministers defended education policy and called for improvements. Page references scattered through the issue.
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Mortuary Club Shrinks as Members Die in Brisbane
In Brisbane a macabre Mortuary Club lowers its numbers as members die. George Davids Mitr, an 82 year old hospital patient and member, is among those who have passed. The group, founded by 12 businessmen over 80 years ago, had invested funds with a member who died, prompting a plan to distribute remaining money to continuing members. One source calls the fund a tidy sum.
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