Labor minister links F-111 crash to politics in House
Defence Minister Fairhall told the House Labor MPs “enjoy the spectacle” of another F-111 crash in the Nevada desert during a training flight. He said there were no known mechanical faults, while Opposition figures pressed if the crash affects delivery dates for Australia’s first F-111s. A $279,113 Amberley contract was announced for a test cell to support F-111 operations, awarded to McDougall Ireland Pty Ltd.
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Lost eye damages award from Brisbane car crash
Vincent Wells 26 of Mayfield NSW was awarded 11 033 for loss of his right eye in a Brisbane Supreme Court decision. Wells sued Kevin Davidson M rnd H Car Sales and the Nominal Defendant after a July 20 1963 Clayfield crash when the car left the road and struck a shop awning.
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Draft Bill May Omit Informer Provisions
The Federal Government may drop informer provisions from proposed amendments to the National Service Act due to opposition from the DLP and a large portion of the backbench. This could lead to Senate defeat as the Lebor Party SDLP Senators and others resist creating exemptions that would allow parents to avoid the draft.
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Health clinic plan praised for Canberra proposal
Dr R Reader, director of the National Heart Foundation, welcomed a proposal to establish a preventive medicine and cancer detection clinic in Canberra. He stressed early detection helps in heart and cancer illnesses when treatment is limited. Patients would pay up to 380 for examinations lasting three to four hours. A Commonwealth Health Department spokesman said facilities would be provided at Canberra Hospital.
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Peace front behind Vietnam protest debated in parliament
A government statement on Communist influenced peace remonstrations was due in Parliament. Minister for Immigration and Acting Attorney General Snedden said the issue had been discussed with the Prime Minister and the Attorney General. He noted the antiwar activities and possible amendments to legislate on protest actions and trade union involvement, with debate expected this week in Canberra and Melbourne.
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Inquirer resumes market committee hearings on wholesale frat sale
Inquiries resume this week as joint committee of ACT considers wholesale sale of fraternity items. Witnesses include representatives from distributors in Caneri Cane and hawkers. Hearings scheduled for Monday and Friday to mark the next sessions.
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Austcare seeks Canberra drive to aid world refugees
Austcare, formed by Australian church and community groups, aims to raise 20000 in Canberra this month to fund refugee relief. Members from Canberra churches and service groups plan events between May 20 and 26 labeled humanity week to gather donations as part of a nationwide campaign.
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United Nations and agencies plan refugee relief drive
A campaign to re set tle money and provide medical care shelter and resettlement for refugees in Vietnam India Pakistan the Middle East and Africa was launched. Me R. I feud chaired the ACT Atnte campaign and over 900 volunteers will distribute publicity materials appeal envelopes and collect donations on Sunday May 26 during humanity week.
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Generous Australians aid refugees in World Refugee Year
Australia showed lively interest in the refugee problem, contributing over $1 million during World Refugee Year 1959 60. The nation ranked among the top three per capita givers worldwide.
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Rainmaking Dry Work Over ACT Pilot Fails To Rain
CSIRO rainmaking aircraft over Canberra was finally grounded after eight of 31 cloud trials produced suitable conditions. The $6,500 operation covered aircraft, transport, and materials, with two relents flown. Interior Department said winter conditions unlikely to meet cloud seeding criteria. Meanwhile Darwin endured heavy May rain halting major agriculture work and related projects.
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Murphys crack the big one in beach sands venture
In Melbourne the Murphy brothers hit a windfall as Murphyores solds Ltd lists 126200 shares worth 510000 and rockets from 152 to 450 before settling at 385. The family built a giant beach minerals company exporting over 250000 tons yearly and plan scholarships in geology and metallurgy.
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Petrol price forecast linked to new Gippsland wells
Dr Alex Hunter of the Australian National University predicts petrol could rise by 3 cents a gallon to Scots by 1970 with aviation turbine fuel up 10 cents and heating oil and electricity costs rising. He bases petrol predictions on his own calculations and notes airfares would be affected as aviation fuel costs climb.
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Australian oil pricing and refining incentives debate
Dr Hunter argues low profit rates for Australian refiners stem from the cost gap between indigenous crude and cheaper imports. He says reliance on government subsidies and exploration subsidies distort incentives, urge real market pricing, and warn that refining incentives fail to lower consumer prices. He notes large offshore reserves and government subsidies shaping the industry.
Bride Killed in Millicent Wedding Car Crash
Miz Main Zalmie twenty of Millicent died when a car driven by her husband Me George Alburtur Zalme collided with a semi trailer on North Terrace Mount Gambier shortly after a registry office wedding at Mount Gambier. The bridegroom remains in hospital with a broken leg concussion and shock.
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Wall for Lodge to cost twenty thousand dollars
A seven foot wall to surround The Lodge will cost about 20 000 dollars with another 1 000 dollars added for related works. Canberra reports say the National Capital Development Commission announced the plan yesterday tying the wall to the widening of Adelaide Avenue and noting its aim to improve privacy and security for the prime minister’s residence. The project accompanies expanded access for officials while several tourist viewing points will remain.
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Rises for clerks in State PS
The State Industrial Commission announced today in Sydney wage increases for clerical and administrative staff in NSW public service. About 5,500 employees will receive rises with 2,500 more through associated awards. The previous 1950 award set for administrative clerical staff was noted by Mr Justice Sheehy.
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