PM Gorton Emb Access Row Deepens Conflict
Miss Geraldine Willesee, the 19 year old reporter, released a statutory declaration in Perth disputing the Prime Minister Gorton’s account of taking her to the American Embassy after the Parkroyal dinner on November 12. She says she did not ask for a ride and times differ from those given in Parliament. Senator Don Willesee downplays the dispute while Edward St John condemns Gorton’s one man rule and warns of risk to Australian democracy.
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Gorton
Geraldine Willesee
Willesee
Perth
Maxwell Newton
Edward St John
Sydney
Liberal Party
Late News on Ea Voter Appointment and Govemment Referee
A garbled report mentions an Ea voter issue and an appointed referee connected to government roles. Spokesman says someone named appoieted faces steps to take action amid concerns over destruction or disruption in a location. The fragmentary text leaves key names and places unclear.
Statement by Mr St John and press conference transcript
Inside the full text of a statement by Mr St John given yesterday morning and the transcript of his press conference. The piece notes questions about his motives since his first House of Representatives speech on May 16, 1967 and includes commentary by Bruce Juddery.
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Edward St John
House of Representatives
Bruce Juddery
Gorton and Liberal Party face unity test amid controversy
Yesterday the Liberal Party debated its stance on federal relations as Mr Gorton and Mr St John faced internal scrutiny. A Canberra Times interview noted shifting timelines around a meeting at Liberal HQ, with ministers and delegates wary of potential defections and the party’s unity ahead of the Australian federal conference.
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Liberal Federal Council
Barton
Canberra Times
Nsw
Sydney
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State Council
NSW Liberal Party
Vietcong Attacks 65 Allied Bases Near Saigon
Vietcong and North Vietnamese forces struck 65 allied bases with renewed fury using rockets mortars and infantry. Twelve Americans were reported killed in the assaults on bases near the north west approaches to Saigon.
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Saigon
Breath tests favored by ACT Road Safety Council
The ACT Road Safety Council urged the use of breath tests to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol, but opposed random testing. It advised public authorities to liaise to identify alcoholic tendencies in drivers, according to a briefing to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT on page 3.
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ACT Road Safety Council
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US university papers spark anger over governance and words
A syndicated summary notes that U S universities face backlash from administrators as student papers publish coarse language and sharp criticism of university operations. The piece cites disciplinary concerns, congressional questioning, and broader debates on academic freedom and governance.
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Jack Star
Gorton affair details surface at Perth press conference
Miss Willesee testified six people were at the American Embassy night in question including Mr Gorton and his private secretary. She described a lift home with the Prime Minister and Mr Gorton, then further talks and a later drive to her flat. Mr St John defended the PM and criticized one man rule while dismissing calls to resign.
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Perth
Picturegram
Willesee
Mr Gorton
Crook
Ferleton
Ainslie Gotto
Gorton
Geoff Duinman
Miss Gotlo
Eggleton
Ane
Oree
Ray Coppin
Eton
Wil Jesee
Willeseee
Australian United Press
Canberra
Liza Minnelli
London
Six year old boy seriously injured in Deakin crash
A six year old Canberra boy remains in serious condition at Canberra Hospital after being struck by a car on Nathan Street Deakin. Police said the child, Michael Stephen Longo of Atherton Street Downer, sustained head injuries.
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Nathan Street
Deakin
Sesierdan
Michael Stephen Longo
Atherton Street
Downer
What Is Good The Three Elements Of God’s Definition
A devotional piece argues that true goodness lies in three biblical aims: doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. It cites Micah 6 8 and Matthew 5 7 to frame right conduct toward God and others, urges mercy over mere words, and invites readers to CHURCH OF CHRIST services at Downer Community Centre with Sunday and Wednesday schedules.
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Lisle
Waals
Bertraiton
Justin
Bhear
Hm Public Minstrey Christy
Peter
Church OF Christ
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