Party unity call from PM urges Liberal voters rally
Sydney Sunday report says Prime Minister McMahon urged Liberal Party factions to unite and campaign as one team for this year’s Federal elections. speaking at a garden party fundraiser for Speaker Sir William Aston, he warned against distractions and highlighted loyalty, teamwork and a unified purpose as key to electoral success amid polling gains for the government.
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Princess Margaret to Visit Western Australia in October
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon will visit Australia for a week in October after a Seychelles trip. Prime Minister McMahon said the couple would spend time in Western Australia and will not tour other states. Their arrival follows a royal tour beginning in the Seychelles.
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Mr McMahon
Canbera
Lord Snowdon
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Seychelles Islands
Violence erupts in Belfast as fighting spreads
Northern Ireland faced its worst violence since direct rule began with at least five killed and 69 wounded. A blast outside a crowded pub and house sparked a weekend flare up as Roman Catholic IRA gunmen clashed with Protestant militants, marking a rare urban intercommunal gun battle.
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Kashmir Crisis Prompts Late News Update
Late dispatch reports escalating tensions in Kashmir as regional clashes flare. Authorities warn of possible mobilizations while international mediators urge restraint amid growing civilian impact and political maneuvering.
Condoms Sold At ANU In University Union Lavatory
Condoms branded Esquire were sold from a vending machine in the Australian National University union lavatory yesterday. The machine offered two condoms for 400. ANU Students Association president Richard Refshauge said the device was installed after a student motion on April 19 and that legal risk was covered by the contractor. He noted the machine’s installation may be the first contraceptive vending machine at an Australian university and that profits would yield a four percent commission to the association.
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PNG move angers Africans at UN talks over aid status
At the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Santiago African states led by Guinea Faso Upper Volta and Uganda protested Australia efforts to have Papua and New Guinea included among the 25 least developed countries. The row centered on New Guinea as a UN trust territory and Australia’s push for its inclusion in special aid measures. Australian delegates withdrew Mr Miro as guest speaker and signaled a future reopening of the issue, aiming to avoid a confrontation while preserving Papua and New Guinea's path toward eventual independence.
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Warning on ACT strike work by builders labourers federation
The Australian Builders Labourers Federation warned employers that action would be taken against any project where builders labourers work during a 24 hour strike today. The warning, authorised by federation officials, follows recent prison sentences for two Canberra building workers jailed for malicious injury to property during a February stoppage. Two union meetings will be held today at Dickson and Woden Valley to discuss possible action.
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Panel to assess High Court design by national panel
Mr McMahon announced that Chief Justice Sir Garfield Barwick and Sir John Overall will act as assessors for a national design competition for the new High Court in Canberra. Also named were Prof P H Karmel, Mr E H Farmer, and Mr Daryl Jackson as assessors. The PM previously announced Canberra as the site and that a competition would be held. The National Capital Development Commission has prepared arrangements and details will be announced shortly.
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Melbourne
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National Capital Development Commission
Warriors fire into crowd at New Guinea Highland Show
Nearly 200 warriors from Okapa fired arrows into a large crowd at Goroka during the New Guinea Highland Show. Police used tear gas as spectators panicked and fled, smashing a fence around the showground after the sing sing prize dispute.
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Goroka Show Riot Dims After Dance Prize Result
Inspector M Hayes of Goroka police reports trouble at a cultural show after the Okapa dancers, about 170 strong, charged the crowd firing arrows as Okapa won second prize. About 140000 fans fled the fence was breached and many suffered minor cuts. Riot squads used tear gas and halted the mob with no serious injuries or arrests. The crowd size nearly doubled a prior Goroka show.
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Attack on Kontum repelled by US advised air support
North Vietnamese forces attacked Kontum outer defences but retreated after Soviet T54 tanks were destroyed. US fighter-bombers pursued the retreat while rockets and mortars struck Da Nang and Marble Mountain. South Vietnamese casualties included 12 killed and 17 wounded, with Americans wounded and helicopters damaged. In Quang Tri, South Vietnamese marines reportedly crushed the 64th Regiment during a 24 hour raid, and the US Seventh Fleet said ships aided with helicopter airlifts and artillery support off Vietnam's coast.
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Soviet T54 assault on Kontum hurdles counter in Vietnam
US helicopters knocked out ten of twelve Soviet built T54 tanks during a Kontum assault as Vietnam warns of intensified tank threat. US forces extended anti tank missiles and helicopter launched weapons to the war zone and specialists were sent for training. Elsewhere Marine and American advisory efforts in Quang Tri recaptured three towns and killed hundreds of North Vietnamese fighters as An Loc endures a siege. Phnom Penh reports fresh Cambodian shelling near Takeo and Takhmau.
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Soviet defence chief signs Syria aid pacts in Damascus
Soviet Defence Minister Andrei Grechko signed several agreements to boost military aid to Syria during a four day visit. A four man delegation accompanied him as talks on closer military cooperation with Syria continued in Damascus before his departure for Cairo.
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Doubts over Soviet aims on ports
Washington reports a series of developments left unclear if the Soviet Union planned to test sealing off North Vietnam ports or if an accord to allow passage of supplies had been reached. Moscow said eight freighters head to Haiphong with non military cargo as debate continues over any pre visit discussions.
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Freighter Venus Dignity Adrift Off Azores With 37 Aboard
The Liberian freighter Venus Dignity, carrying 37 people, is adrift about 600 miles west of the Azores after signaling boiler trouble. The US Coast Guard confirmed receiving the vessel's message yesterday reporting boiler problems.
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Upside Down Values in Australia Education
Sir James Darling at Brisbane opening of Australian College of Education conference calls for major reforms. He urges money based values to be replaced by broader education aims, proposals include expanded sub-primary facilities, stronger primary secondary links, and junior colleges between school and university.
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Indonesia intensifies oil search near Papua New Guinea border
Officials of the government oil monopoly Portamisiam say the search is being stepped up in West Trans near the Papua New Guinea border. The move reflects heightened exploration efforts amid regional energy developments.
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Indonesia
West Tran
Portamisia
Papua New Guinea
Plea for asylum studied amid scattered agenda
A multi-item page notes a plea for asylum under study while other items report wool market gains of about 17.5 million dollars versus April 1971, wool prices up 9 percent over ten months, and local development proposals in Yarralumla Shire.
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National Council of Wool Selling Brokers
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