Showing the Flag Seven Englishmen drive Union Jack bus to Canberra
Seven Englishmen from Southend aged about 23 drove a Union Jack painted bus from London to Canberra promoting Fly Qantas to London. They funded the project with 600 dollars, spent on bus purchase and retrofit, faced minor mechanical and theft incidents, and noted support from Lucas, Goodyear and Ampol.
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Qantas
Canberra
London
St George's Cross
Europe
Middle East
Singapore
Sydney
Southend
R. Sverdhoff
A. Pidgeon
R. Carter
K. Wilkinson
A. Reina
R. Still
D. Jones
Lucas, Goodyear
Ampol
Bus expedition by land to Australia faces delays and perils
The expedition describes buses crossing from Britain to Australia aided by improvised pumps and carrying up to 40 Arab passengers. In Afghanistan Afghans pumped a rear tyre for hours with a stirrup pump and Kuwait required armed guards for six months amid hostilities with Israel. Additional buses left Britain, with two abandoning the project in Russia and at the Bosphorus. A reverse attempt via the US to Australia is underway. The first expedition seeks sponsor support to return to England by Christmas next year, aiming for a three year round trip.
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Afghanistan
Kuwait
Israel
Russia
Bosphorus
Europe
Asia
Australia
England
National Service Bill Passed By House Amid Prolonged Opposition
The House of Representatives approved the National Service Bill 65 to 36 after extensive opposition efforts over machinery clauses and technicalities. Leader Snedden used the gag to end debate as Dr Cairns voiced unqualified opposition before the third reading. Debate continues in the Senate.
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House of Representatives
B. M. Snedden
G G. Bryant
Lab
Vic
J. F. Cairns
Snedden
Senate
Navy reports sighting unidentified orange object near oil slick
The US Navy said an orange object was seen north of an Atlantic oil slick, possibly related to the missing Scorpion crew of 99 sailors. Earlier reports note the ongoing search. in Australia Chappel and Cowper led with scores as tea approached.
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US Navy
ALP moves to block Canberra lease amendment in Parliament
The Australian Labor Party plans to disallow a proposed Canberra City Area Leases Ordinance amendment in both Houses. Led by Mr J R Fraser, the move seeks a full inquiry into leasehold administration amid concerns over retail use limits and abuses. Senator Cohen and Fraser will move the disallowance, potentially garnering government support to defeat the measure. The 15 sitting day deadline frames the debate through the Budget session beginning in August.
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ALP
Canberra
Cohen
Senate
Fraser
House of Representatives
Transplant Dispute Over Virginia Heart Operation
In Richmond on Wednesday the family of Bruce Tucker 53 the heart donor hired a lawyer to probe his death after a fall last Friday The recipient is Joseph Klett 54 The Tucker family says no one has authority to act on the deceased or his anatomical parts Medical College of Virginia says the heart was obtained legally but declined details
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Richmond
Virginia
Bruce Tucker
Tucker
Joseph Klett
The
Medical College of Virginia
Nixon lifts ACT water restrictions in Canberra
Canberra will lift all water restrictions from midnight tomorrow after a review by an inter-departmental committee. High May rains and snowfalls boosted storage, but Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon warned that restrictions could return if Bendora and Corin storages do not reach safe levels by early spring. The Cotter Dam is expected to overflow next month for the first time since early last spring.
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Nixon
Canberra
Bendora
Corin
Curbs on Whitlam action expected
Labor Leader Whitlam plans to consult his shadow cabinet before any further moves in reforming the Victorian ALP. He may address the Victorian conference next month but aims to avoid further factionalism while awaiting executive reform.
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Whitlam
Labor
ALP
Whitlhman
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Sydney
Mr Whitlam
De Gaulle weighs a grave decision amid national crisis
Paris reports say President de Gaulle left for Colombey les Deux Eglises to consider a grave decision possibly retirement or snap elections. The nine man constitutional council was asked to be ready for an urgent session as strikes and referendum doubts loom. Signs point to political reshuffle or renewed government moves as CGT calls demonstrations nationwide.
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British Broadcasting Corporation
World News Service
Colombey Les Deux Eglises
France
de Gaulle
Constitutional Council
General de Gaulle
Paris
the Elysee
Palace
CGT
France in turmoil as strikes paralyze nation
United Press International reports France faces potential bankruptcy warnings from Finance Minister Debre as strikes cost about 1 billion dollars weekly and 1 million workers halt. Demonstrations from Place de la Bastille to Gare Saint Lazare, with student leader Daniel Cohn-Bendit back despite a government ban. Coblin-Bendit crosses from Germany, urging continued street action despite police blockades. Christian Workers Federation shifts 50 percent of Orly Airport staff back, yet overall paralysis persists amid looming civil war fears. Paris blackouts affect electricity, Lille civil servants halt weddings, and ships face dock strikes at Le Havre. The France sails to Le Havre with 79 passengers, dockers demand an empty arrival.
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Pars
Canberra
Place de la Bastille
Gare St Lazare
Daniel Cohn-Bendit
France
Germany
Orly
de Gaulle
Pompidou
Paris
Lille
Army torture claims linked to Gestapo methods
Adelaide witness describes the army torturing conscientious objector Private Simon Townsend as barbaric. Former POW A van Rood cites similar treatment in Colditz, saying he was woken every half hour to break a prisoner’s will. Melbourne reports note protests over alleged inhuman handling of Townsend.
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Adelaide
Simon Townsend
Army
Gestapo
A. van Rood
Gilberton
Germany
van Rood
Colditz Castle
Melbourne
Odds-on favourite wins the English Derby
Sir Ivor the odds-on favourite wins the 189th English Derby ridden and owned by Irish interests. Con null led much of the final furlongs as Remand pressed, with Australian jockey Ron Hutchinson finishing third and Mount Athos also prominent. Sir Ivor surged to victory by 11 lengths near the finish, with strong late whip use noted by the judge.
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London
Sir Ivor
Fedey
Lester Pigott
Connaught
Sandy Barclay
Ron Hutchinson
Mount Athos
Remand
John Mercer
Asiggott
McCarthy Wins Oregon Primary Surprise Victory
Senator Eugene McCarthy scored a surprise victory in the Oregon primary, defeating Senator Robert Kennedy. The report notes political tension and ongoing campaign dynamics as results unfold.
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McCarthy
Oregon
Eugene McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
Elec
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