Flood damage hits farms on Hauraki Plains near Auckland
Serious flood devastation reported on the western Hauraki Plains south of Auckland with silt debris covering hundreds of small farms and extensive fencing losses. Officials estimate stock losses and isolation of South Taranaki families as floodwaters wash away infrastructure including a 200 foot viaduct and a long wooden bridge.
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Waskinn
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Manawanui
Valle
Whitlam Affair Referred to Federal Conference in Canberra
Deputy Labor Leader Mr Whitlam won a late victory over the ALP Federal Executive who sought expulsion or suspension. The clash over State aid and party machinery will be reviewed by a special Federal Conference in Canberra on March 25 if arrangements permit.
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Australia
Keeffe Out of Touch on Heating Oil Subsidies
Canberra Consumer Incorporated magazine argues heating oil prices rose 3 cents per gallon since 1964 and diesel fuel subsidies may cut costs for households. article notes potential 18 cent weekly savings for a resident, while linking diesel use to home heating.
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Appointment of Dr Olin J Eggen as Australian National University Professor
Dr Olin J Eggen, former assistant Chief Astronomer at Royal Greenwich Observatory, named Professor of Astronomy at Australian National University and Director of Mt Stromlo Observatory. He succeeds Bart Bok at the University of Arizona and returns to Canberra as deputy chief scientific officer in 1964. The Federal Executive discussed Whitlam’s remarks and deferred action, with a spill possible at the Caucus meeting next Wednesday.
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Plan to beat beating Nkrumah now president of Guinea
ADDIS ABABA Thursday Dr Kwame Nkrumah had replaced Mr Sekou Toure as President of Guinea and was now President of both Guinea and Ghana, Guinea's roving ambassador Abdullaye Diallo said today.
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Sekou Toure
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Opposition Leaders Defeated in Caucus Move Against Whitlam
A caucus decision yesterday dealt a major setback to Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell, WA ALP Secretary Mr F E Chamberlain, and others who had pushed to expel Mr Whitlam from the party. The outcome signals a shift in internal party power and loyalty dynamics within the ALP.
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Holt Eyes Defence Economy Policy in Major Parliament Stmt
The Prime Minister Mr Holt will unveil major defence and economic policy in Parliament on Tuesday night. He is expected to announce increased Australian military commitment to South Vietnam and civil aid, with talks involving US Vice President Humphrey and British Defence Minister Healey.
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South Vietnam
Canberra
Shooting death report in Sydney under police investigation
NSW Police Commissioner Allan will receive a report on a man shot during questioning by detectives about a lawn mower theft. Det Sen Coast J B Bryant and Det J Drake observed a shed in Guildford early this morning as a utility with a false number plate halted. Two men were in the vehicle. a heavy stick or catcher was used, and a firearm discharged as the suspects fled, with details unclear.
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DetSen Coast
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Det J. “Drake
Guildford
Reconstruction effort continues after large NSW protest
On today’s page the report notes attempts to bring about reconciliation between Mr. Joern Utzon and the NSW Government, following a demonstration by more than 1,000 people held yesterday. Further details appear on page 3 in the Courts and Classifieds sections pages 24 to 26.
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