Hong Kong eases sentences for 11 detainees tied to 1967 unrest
Hong Kong Governor Sir David Trench signs warrants reducing the 11 prisoners sentences from four to five years to a maximum of three. The group includes three women and may include New China News Agency and Ta Kung Pao staff. The release window runs July to December subject to conduct and remission. Reuters reporter Anthony Grey, held in Peking since 1967, was a hoped beneficiary.
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Hong Kong
New China News Agency
Grey
New
China News Agency
David Trench
Prison Board of Review
Anthony Grey
Reuters Corres
Pondent
Peking
Wong Chak
Ta Kung Pao
Law Yuk Wo
Vice regal visit to Flinders University postponed
A planned visit by Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck to Flinders University in Adelaide was deferred due to student unrest. The registar said the postponement followed anti conscription demonstrations in which about fifty students were arrested. A Government House spokesman confirmed the delay at the request of university authorities.
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Adelaide
Paul Hashuck
Flinders University
HH. 5
Buchan
Paul
Lady Hasack
Ifty
Goverment House
Consomn
ALP Senators Plan Retirement From Parliament
In Adelaide the ALP pre selection closed with two South Australian Senate members not seeking renomination. Senators Toohey and Ridley announced last night they will retire for health reasons, likely at the end of June 1971 if the normal term is observed.
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Adelaide
Labor
Toohey
Ridley
Wewak
New Guinea
West Irian
Indonesia
Jet Costs for Lake Burley Griffin Fountain Revealed
The planned 320000 water jet for Lake Burley Griffin would cost about 100000 annually to run, depending on use. An ACT Electricity Authority spokesman noted a 1000 hp motor, requiring about 20 dollars per hour, with daily operation at 10 hours yielding roughly 73000 dollars a year. The jet, rising to 450 feet, would push seven tons of water skyward as it memorializes Captain Cook’s east coast voyage.
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Lake Burley Griffin
ACT Electricity Authority
Vad
Captain Cook
Austral
Regatten Point
Cook
Discovey
Canberra memorial water jet costs prompt debate
A Canberra memorial jet project sparks debate over running costs. NCDC officials say costs are unclear while church leaders urge frugality, noting potential expenses could rival abatements. Alan Harper questions affordability as Canberra Times requests timing details, with government statements keeping operation specifics limited.
Foreigners detained in West Irian amid unrest
Report from Diakarta says several foreigners in West Irian’s mountain district have been detained as tribesmen rebel against Indonesian rule. Government sources say nationality withheld pending investigations. officials cite possible involvement of foreign elements. Authorities note missionaries may comprise the detained group.
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Diakarta
West Irian
Malik
Sudjarwo
Netherlands
West Irian unrest grew as tensions flare near Enarotali
Unconfirmed reports say Indonesian troops recaptured Enarotali and the town. 15 soldiers reportedly killed. American missionaries evacuated before April 29. West Irian secessionist pressure led by tribal leaders seeks self determination by August. Dutch and Indonesian authorities deny ties to uprisings as West Papua factions threaten guerrilla action.
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Enarotali
Waghete
West Iriany
Me Ort
Enarovili
Bisk
Free Papua
Enarotal
Hague
AAP
Indonesia
Bernardus
Tanggakuua
Essim
Miss
West Papua Freedom Ison
Tangenkua
Netherlands
Australia and United States discuss F-111 delivery no firm date set
Prime Minister Gorton and U S Defence Secretary Laird spoke on the F-111 fighter bomber amid questions over future production and a realistic delivery timetable for Australia in the 1970s. No delivery date was given, though talks were said to be useful. Congressional probes into rising costs were reported to be planned.
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Washington
Mr Gorton
United States
Laird
Gorton
Laid
Associated Press
Garton
Senate
Stuart ‘Symington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Woden Valley centre to get Scarborough House building
The National Capital Development Commission will call tenders today for Scarborough House, a 15 storey government office block in Woden Town Centre Phillip. The project, planned to house about 625 workers, aims for completion in early 1971 and will be the tallest building in the complex.
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National Capital Development Commission
Woden
Scarborough House
Woden Town Centre
Phillip
Nixon
Woden Centre
Russell Defence
Department of Works
Juliana Fonse Bnd
Bowes
Ausra
Scarboroush’ House
Aiier
Gillan House
Rossel
Russell 14
Routher
Protests in Kuala Lumpur Rally With Funeral March
More than 6 000 protesters defied police orders in Kuala Lumpur marching eight miles with a coffin for a man shot by police last Sunday. Shops shuttered as Labour Party leaders warned no trouble if police stayed out.
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Kuala Lumpur
Labour Party
Cleftain
Vicory
Tigers barred from Melbourne restaurant yard
Two tame tigers owned by former circus user Heinz Naumann were ordered out of the Balzac Restaurant back yard in East Melbourne by health inspectors. Naumann had previously moved them from Ashton into water deemed too cold and now plans to rent a three house property on five acres near Waranayte, outer suburb, while restaurant owner John Kernyel said he got along well with the animals.
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Melbourne
Balzac
Ily
Heinz Naumann
Ashton’ Cigeus
Warranayte
John Kernyel
Tigers
Withdrawal moves signal U S troop pullout from Vietnam
In Saigon and Washington, the United States military command begins administrative steps toward withdrawing troops within 60 days. The 25th Infantry Division is most affected as soldiers in key posts await reassignment as Allied discussions continue.
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Saigon
Friany
Aap
United States
Vietnam
25Th Infantry Division
Washington
Paris
Clergy Agree on Mass Nature Across Faiths
A meeting of Anglican, Roman Catholic and Protestant clergymen in Sydney reached a common understanding of the Holy Communion service. They agreed that when Catholics call it a sacrifice they refer to symbolic ritual, not repeated atonement.
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Sydney
Rona
Havie Sfeathe
Christ An Insurrectionist No 4 In Peter's Church Text
Fragmented text argues on Jesus civil disobedience and religious versus civil law. It cites Matthew Mark Luke passages, contrasts Jewish tradition with Roman law, and discusses why Christ was crucified. It promotes a Church of Christ service schedule at Downer Community Centre in Canberra.
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Jess
Jesus
Gail
Moses
Tsis
Crist
Christ
Calvary'e Tree
Gis
Tecus
Hoth Pilate
Tern
Migurehead
Tesus
Church OF Christ
Downer
Lori
Everias
Bos
Canberra City
Spas Ad Sputters in Sydney Listing
An OCR fragment notes a trade or advertisement item from 2008 related to tana spas. The clipping appears damaged with limited readable details about the seller or exact product. Further text is needed for precise identification.
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