Approval given for foreign charters
Government relaxes charter flight rules allowing foreign carriers to operate routes to and from Australia for migrants. Swartz says rights limited to real national carriers, aircraft capacity must be fully taken by the charter group, and savings compared to tourist fares could reach substantial levels. Fees and rules under IATA guidance apply. flights begin November 1 with paths via Singapore and London targets.
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Utzon Sues Government Over Opera House Fees
A writ was issued against the State Government by former Opera House architect Utzon. The claim centers on fees, around 349000 pounds. Crown Solicitor defends for the government. Utzon reportedly received about 1 million pounds in fees, including 160000 before handover of Utzon’s plans. project progress remains unaffected.
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Canberra Sees Heaviest Spring Snow in 28 Years
Canberra endured a rare spring snow event with heavy drifts on peaks around the city after a cold snap from Victoria. The 41 degree minimum was October’s lowest since records began in 1939, with light rain and more snow unlikely. Snow persisted on Black Mountain while farmers warn a continuing drought may cost millions in wheat losses.
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Victoria
Bureau
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Black Mountain
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Holyoake calls for pause in bombing of North Vietnam
New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake voiced conditional support for a halt in bombing after conference in Canberra. He urged that North Vietnam indicate willingness to respond, aligning with efforts to move peace talks while insisting the war cannot be won militarily. Holt advocated bombing as key offensive factor, contrasting with Holyoake's cautious stance.
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Holyoake urges limits on bombing pause in Vietnam
Mr Holyoake says five bombing pauses, including a 37 day one, failed to curb South Vietnam losses as North Vietnam sends more troops and materiel. He questions if another halt can help, unless the enemy shows willingness to respond. Trade talks between Australia and New Zealand under the Australia NZ Trade Agreement progress slowly amid concerns over balance of payments and key exports.
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Worm digging on Crown land near Duntroon triggers ACT clash
On the Molonglo River near Duntroon, Gwyneth and Dunbar were halted by a departmental ranger while worm-digging. The ranger cited Crown Lands Ordinance protecting the worm and warned the pair off Crown land banks used by anglers and fishermen along the Black Mountain foreshore. The incident highlights legal limits on worm digging and border-line enforcement across ACT lands.
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Brain Swapping Report Sparks Ethical Debate in Las Vegas
Three Cleveland researchers claim a dog brain was transferred into another dog using a neck skin pouch and arterial connections. The transplanted brain remained active, though signs of rejection appeared. The team says the work could clarify biochemical and neurophysiologic brain events.
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Aussie Rules Team Embarks World Tour 1967 Outfit Preview
A modest walking-out ensemble for Australian Rules players heading abroad features cream slouch hats with VFL badge colours, olive-green jackets with a map of Australia and kangaroo embroidery, and olive ren ties with gold maps. Led by Ron Barassi, the squad departs Melbourne October 24 and returns November 12, visiting Dublin, New York, London under lights, and Los Angeles for exhibition matches with Gaelic football teams and Australia rules games.
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Stamp duty delays in ACT spark reform push
Amid reports of extended gaps, ACT stamp duty reform faces new delays as lawmakers weigh measures to ease the burden. A Melbourne Supreme Court brief notes a paralysing fight between schoolmates, while Vietnam holds an election context. Harold Kim Philby headline and rest of page reference underline wide news coverage. World Health Organisation study on global drug trends rounds out the section.
$180m water plan for Victoria
The Victorian Government backs in principle a 140 million water scheme to serve Melbourne’s expected 5 million by 2000. Minister Ro Hamer cites three dam sites on Thomson River Cippsland Cardinia Creek near Emerald and Warrandyte YY Dampler as options, with a final decision deferred after Public Water Committee review.
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Christmas Mills
Hamer
All_Party
Watky Committee
Thoms River
Walhalla
New envoy to Italy named for Australian post
The Minister for External Affairs announced yesterday the appointment of Mr W. R Crocker as Australian Ambassador to Italy. Crocker, who has served as ambassador to Indonesia and the Netherlands and as high commissioner to Canada and India, would require Mr A. Stirling who was in line shortly. Crocker is currently high commissioner to Kenya.
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W. R Crocker
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Crocker
A. Stirling
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Canada
India
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