Freighter Straitsman's stern door open before sinking
Melbourne reports say the roll on roll off stern door of the MV Straitsman likely opened before reaching South Wharf, causing rapid flooding and capsize off the Yarra. One crewman drowned. divers recovered the engineer Mt Ken Jackson's body. inquiry ordered by the Federal Minister for Transport, Captain P M Somers, to head the investigation.
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Melbourne
South Wharf
Yarra
Mt Ken Jackson
Adelaide
AW Jackson
Dow
Abs Andy Wing
Sahin
Abe
Soo Newhall
Ritkpatick
Cape
Valle
Conflicting Reports On Ugandan Capital Shooting
Western diplomats and observers report confusion after a shooting in Kampala linked to Ugandan General Amin. Claims of officer self harm are contradicted by Uganda Foreign Ministry statements denying cause for alarm. Tribes and loyalty shifts influence military posts as Amin replaces officers, raising tensions.
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Kampala
Uganda Foreign Ministry
Smulmary Sai
Kampali
Uganda
Wireman Army
Gener Amin
Bone
Hinos
Anid
Gilltime
Ministry of Defence
Michal
Oidlage
Feom
Soviet Union
Amin
Ondogi
Ondoga
West Nile
Amin Tok Suiuries
Nairobi
Air fares increased to cover adjustments across routes
Fares rose in most domestic Australian routes effective at midnight after government representations by South Australia and Western Australia. Western Australia Premier Tonkin and South Australia Minister Dunstan criticized high fares on Sydney Adelaide and Sydney Perth sectors. Adjustments lower first class prices and tourist class on several legs, while some Melbourne to Adelaide and Sydney to Perth routes retained higher levels. Networking flights via Melbourne saw mixed changes, with comparisons showing substantial reductions on several sectors.
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South Australia
Western Ausstralia
Perth
Adelante
Western Australi
Tonkin
Planet South Australia
Dunstan
Tly
Tone
Melbourne
Adelaide
Avelayde
Thatchaye Lighel
Iran
Sydney
Porthwell
Canberra
Jones Sand
Sydneys
Synnes-Perth
Tonkinfied
Sircraf
Housing scheme praised criticised by ACT member
The housing scheme announced by Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Bryant drew praise from the ACT member Mr Enderby but came under criticism from the Cheral candidate Dr Peter Hughes. The page notes wage offers and other items including East West detente efforts and price schemes.
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Capital Territory
Bryant
ACT
Enderby
Cheral
Peter Hughes
Ite
Fiji protests over visa restrictions at regional forum
Fiji Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara criticized Australia’s visa rules during a South Pacific Forum meeting. He called the deportation of 12 Fiji workers harsh and urged a shift to a more open migration policy, aiming to replace easy visa access with firmer credentials.
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Rarotonga
Sim Day
AAP
Ratu
Kamisese Mara
Hay
Prowest
Australia
Fatally Hurt Incident Report From Local Area
A fatal injury occurred in a local incident described in partial notes. The report names no clear individuals, locations, or dates due to fragmentary text. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the harm and potential charges.
Brisbane scientists claim breakthrough in asthma research
Brisbane researchers announce a major advance as CSIRO reportedly located the slow reacting substance of asthma SRSA, a key trigger in attacks. The finding could lead to an anti SRSA remedy, with tick saliva used to aid chemical separation and rapid collection methods.
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Brisbane
Asthma Foundaion Medical
Queensland
Del
CSIRO
Morrison
Secre
Oman
Csiro Laboratories
Tong Pocket
SRSA
Teng
Labor treasurer Crean cites inflation as sole blemish
In a Victorian Fabian Society talk Mr Crean calls inflation the one blemish in the Labor Government record. He says inflation can be reduced to acceptable levels but not overnight. He cites world economic prices and local pressures on meat as ongoing factors.
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Mr Crean
Labor
Victorian Fabian Society
Crean
Canberra
Australia wins Test by 297 runs in Auckland
Australia defeated New Zealand by 297 runs in a Test at Auckland with Tan Redpath unbeaten on 158. New Zealand were all out for 188 in their second innings, after the opening stand by Glenn Turner and John Parker, as Australia took a 1-1 series tie.
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Auckland
Australia
New Zealand
Tan Redpath
Glenn Tizner
Johi Parker
Aury Gilmour
Parker
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Josephy
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Swater
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Victoria
Lonumen
Robin Wendleman
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Yass
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Povis
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Davin Osa
Wilk
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Miley Los
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Sydney-Adelaide
Moto
Wetstermany
W.A
Apn
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Athol Thomas
Veith
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Sydney Rugby League
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Ceviary
Fiji
Senate
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Autralian
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Sisthalie Wien
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Pioneer Express
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Matbourne
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