Stampede buys gold as pound sinks in London market
In London the gold market opened at record highs with over 50 tons traded as the pound fell to new lows. Dealers described a stampede with prices exceeding fixed levels and demand in Paris Tokyo Hong Kong and Johannesburg reflecting fears over the dollar and the US gold price. Officials warned that further devaluations could threaten currencies including the Australian dollar.
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London
Paris
South Africa
Far East
Hong Kong
Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange
Tokyo
Johannesburg
Ric
Brussels
AAP
Late News From RPS and Novotey’s Enhanced Radio Report
Fragmented notice summarizes political shifts and party leadership rumors. Mentions Grechalovak emmunit Party, Czechoslovak party, Novotey, and Sovak member. Seems to reference a dream presidium and upcoming previarjam of a Stover Common Battle report.
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RPS
Mrntee Penfont
Eeennados
Fram & Jewelia
Eye Radio
Michal
Gimudik
Sovak
Sit
Dream
Ee Cvechoslovak Party
Stover
Malaysia restricts entry for British passport holders
Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak announced new measures prohibiting entry for British passport holders without a country of origin or entry permit. He cited Britain’s immigration law and said Malaysia would not admit people from Kenya and Africa when Britain declines to accept them. The restrictions were quietly imposed about a day earlier.
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Kuala Lumplia
Tun Abdul Razak
Malaysia
Britain
Tun Razak
Ipoh
Kenya
Africa
Interrogator's harsh methods questioned over soldier safety
An account describes an interrogator shouting at a woman, banging a table, issuing threats, and pouring water down her throat to force answers. The report suggests these actions aimed to uncover information that could affect Australian soldiers' safety.
Water used on spy lynch raises inquiry end
Australian Army Minister confirms an officer used water torture on a Vietcong woman prisoner at Nui Dat in 1966. He says the incident is confirmed and no court of inquiry is needed. The opposition demands full judicial inquiry, but the motion fails 74 to 37.
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Lynch
House of Representatives
Gorton
Whitlam
He Atorey-C
Australia
Dabo
Titania
Gorton Defends Actions in Geneva Convention Debate
Prime Minister Gorton admitted breaches of the Geneva spirit as he joined the debate to defend government handling of a Vietnam era incident. He rejected calls for a full inquiry, saying probing methods would be used if necessary, while Defence Minister McEwen and Labor MPs pressed for accountability amid claims of mistreatment and prisoner dangers. A recent report traced a spy’s role and a tunnel raid near Long Tan as part of the context.
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Gorton
Vretnam
Walter
Aston
Interrogation report cites abusive conduct during Australian inquiry
A detailed investigation into an interrogation of a female agent found the interrogator used a raised voice, table threats, and intimidation to obtain truthful answers. The inquiry noted the potential impact on Australian soldiers and was conducted amid wartime custody and transfer to U.S. forces. The findings were completed in October and released to Canberra in March following a formal request.
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Say Mat
Mii Dag
Freamen
Irog Hink
Fra Investigae Finn
TAF
Canberra
Fraser criticises housing allocations to ministers in Canberra
In Parliament Mr J R Fraser attacked the Government for granting government houses and flats in Canberra to federal ministers MPs and ministerial staff despite a housing shortage. He asked 12 questions on tenancy registration waiting times and who among ministers senators and staff hold such tenancies and whether these priority allocations violated normal rules.
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ACT
J. R. Fraser
Canberra
Fraser
Nixon
Crown
Canbrra
House of Representatives
Peavona
Inquiry ordered into produce market Canberra inquiry into municipal market
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT will inquire into establishing a municipal fruit and vegetable market in Canberra. Minister Nixon said the committee will study current facilities at Fyshwick and options for future needs, timing, management, and representation, noting Canberra's population may affect wholesale viability. The inquiry continues while urgent facilities are considered.
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Canberra
Nixon
Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick
Nison
Nuten
Kennedy revises stand on poll and party future
Kennedy shifts stance on the US presidential race after strong polls in New Hampshire. He says a decision on continuing his bid will come within the next few days as observers note the impact on the Democratic nomination. The article notes accompanying items on wages disputes and a cabinet critique of water conservation.
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Robert
P. Pert
Mr. Carthy
New Hampshire
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