Attorneys Agree in Principle to Share Limits
Hobart reports the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General agreed in principle to restrict nominee shareholding and hostile takeovers. The Tasmanian Attorney-General Fagan announced a draft Bill for the next meeting, with the Eggleston Committee recommending broad disclosure of substantial holdings and the identity of controlling holders. The report argues disclosure helps reveal voting power influence, while noting the burden of excessive paperwork. It also discusses first come first served invites and a four month window to reach fixed holdings, with takeover schemes possible to adjust holdings. Continued on Page 3.
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Spider Leaves Apollo On Solo Flight
Apollo 9 separated the lunar module Spider from Gumdrop to test docking and descent engine firing in Earth orbit. Astronauts McDivitt and Rossell Scarrett attempted to dock, faced a probe snag, and reported a clear path after freeing the docking mechanism. The spin and rendezvous maneuvers simulate later lunar module operations toward a July landing.
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North Vietnamese say US retaliation won’t stop their attacks
In Paris a Hanoi spokesman dismissed the prospect of American bombing defeating Hanoi as President Johnson and then Nixon would, while US Defense Secretary Laird warned of no tolerance for continued escalation. Saigon reports say VietCong shelling hit Dalat and Da Nang, with casualties, as air raids intensify and U S forces clash with North Vietnamese near the Cambodian border.
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Russians stone Chinese Embassy in Moscow protest
Tens of thousands of protesters march past the Chinese Embassy in Moscow as police seal the area. Stones and ink fly at windows. diplomats stay inside. Crowds chant anti Mao slogans amid retaliation claims linked to China border clashes.
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Govt approves bank merger with conditions
Treasurer Mr McMahon announced a conditional approval for a merger between National Bank of Australasia and Commercial Bank of Australia. The government requires an agreement on corporate structure and says effective public bank choice will be maintained with existing banks. No application is yet received yet for the merger and overseas banks remain barred.
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Tough Youth Corps Wants Blood
A Canberra Times correspondent Ralph Joseph visits Amman amid violence in the Middle East. The feature explores the impact on youth groups and rising tensions, drawing on regional conflict and societal strain. Page 13 highlights.
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Banks plan Australia merger into Britain based holding firm
UK subsidiary Mr McMahon outlined that the Australian units would merge into a single company under a British holding structure. Details on registering the new entity in Australia and inviting Australian shareholders were discussed, with the Government seeking equity condition safeguards and a possible postponement of closing Australian share registers on March 14. Continuity of staff pay and equal treatment were promised amid expectations of global banking consolidation and enhanced international operations.
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Staggered hours scheme for Canberra public servants
The ACT division of the Association of Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Draughtsmen of Australia asks 39 organisations to write to the Public Service Board seeking staggered working hours for departmental staff. A pilot scheme targets the Russell Hill defence complex to ease traffic, proposing shifts from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4:21pm or 10 minute staggered starts across four major Russell Hill departments.
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Merger Proposal for ESA Bank and AN Bank in Australia
Melbourne Friday joint statement from ES and A Bank Ltd vice general manager H Mek Scambler and AN Bank acting general manager R J Thomas expresses in principle consent to a merger. They explain the plan to combine into a company, possibly named ANZ and ESA Bank Limited, with aims to align with national interests.
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Autobahn closures rise amid East German protests
West Germany closes the main autobahn between West Germany and Berlin for the eighth time since Saturday. East German action aims to disrupt land routes during West Berlin presidential election protests. A Benn a government spokesman said traffic disruption should end with the end of Soviet maneuvers in East Germany.
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The Bible as a Guide and Charter of Faith
A lengthy quotation extols the Bible as divine wisdom and immutable authority. It presents Scripture as map, staff, sword, and charter for Christians, promising enlightenment, safety, holiness, and eternal rewards while warning against trifling with its sacred contents.
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