Six men and a girl rescued after liferaft ordeal at sea
The six men and a girl from the sinking ketch One and All were found alive by the submarine Otway about 50 miles north of Middleton Reef early this morning. An RAAF Orion and HMAS Otway maintained contact as searchers tracked the raft amid heavy seas with rescue teams expected to reach the scene.
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Rescue at Sea After One And All Crew Found Safe
Six days into the search the One And All yacht was located near Midmile triangular area off the coast. Captain Shorthouse described a late-night flare and the rescue of the crew from a dinghy after he flew low and guided a searchlight to their position. The vessel owner’s safety compliance was questioned by Queensland authorities, with preliminary inspections noting the ketch did not meet commercial safety standards.
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Sydney
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Maldlewun Reef
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Queensland
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Canberra breath testing law to start November
legislation announced by Minister Hunt outlines a three stage program in Canberra beginning in November with a second stage in February 1972 and a final stage a year later The plan includes random driver interviews at 858 sites and breath tests to detect alcohol levels with penalties up to four years in jail or fines for offenders The survey involves about 3300 drivers across stages and aims to provide data on drinking habits of motorists for safety research and administration purposes
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Mirage jet vanished near Newcastle after search failure
No trace of a Mirage jet fighter spotted yesterday about 41 miles east of Newcastle. Flying Officer Kenneth Douglas Dale, 34, of No 2 Operational Conversion Training, Williamtown, RAAF, is believed dead.
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Newcastle
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Seminar on road tolls and Labor leaders debate
The Leader of the Labor Party Mr Whitlam and several Labor Parliamentarians were set to discuss road tolls in a morning meeting. The event centered on policy positions and funding strategies for road projects.
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Whitlam
Labor
Fire damages Navy Office area in Russell Hill
A fire at Navy Office near Russell Hill caused about $2,000 in damage. Police raid occurred early this morning following reports of a break in. Investigators believe the blaze started from an unattended rubbish bag and spread to nearby offices.
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Russell Hill
Strike in House first in 20 years par liament meals disrupted
A strike by Parliamentary refreshment room staff halted service for the first time since 1947, as about 60 workers from the Members and non Members dining teams walked out after a union meeting called by the Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees Union. The dispute centers on bar staff joining the union, with one employee Kaleucha declining to join and the rest planning further action. Senators and the Speaker condemned the action while staff prepared for another meeting today to consider next steps.
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Education talks in Australia with ministerial meeting urged
A garbled telegram indicates Australia’s Education Minister and state ministers plan talks on education and science. The message references Mr Hudson and a willingness to meet, framing future discussions on national education policy and related problems.
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Vorster denies police entered Zambia amid tensions
South African Prime Minister Vorster faces strong pressure over claims of South African police entering Zambia to pursue guerrillas. Zambia accuses Pretoria of aggression near the Zambezi frontier, calling for an urgent UN Security Council meeting as Zambia demands action and protest notes from its ambassador.
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St Andrews seeks 425000 to finish church nave
An appeal for 425 000 pounds aims to complete St Sever Presbyterian St Andrew's Nave. Led by Moderator General Fred McKay of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, the drive seeks funds to finish design features and fittings, including pulpit, elders table, communion table and organ, with pews to remain. The completed church is described as a national capital and debt of honour to its founders. A message from former Prime Minister Robert Menzies is noted.
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Man held for karate killing in Adelaide
In Adelaide at the Adel aide Magistrate's Court Frank John Fioretti 25 of Ridgehaven was charged with murdering Frederick Thomas Kirk at Albert Park yesterday. He was remanded in custody until October. Police allege Fioretti admitted striking Kirk with a two foot blow to the throat and a second blow to the back of the head.
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Fraser confirms retirement from Parliament after long service
Mr Allan Fraser, Federal Member for Eden Monaro since 1944 with a 1928 Parliament start, announces he will not seek re election. He notes party branches control candidacy selection, with his link to Parliament tracing back to 1927. Fraser previously left and returned to journalism during a three year break.
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PM avoids query on Bowen speech
The Prime Minister dodges questions about Bowen's speech in New York as David Solomon reports. Jaycees told some officials tied to a scheme have failed to meet commitments. The Opposition leader criticizes murder-home standards for the aged. White House says De Kiminger’s visit this month is not linked to UN debate. Middle East tensions and US interim settlement plans draw criticism. Sydney departs for Australia with Tal body of Sra Bat talon. Cricket writer Rohan Rivett previews Australia’s series against World XI.
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