Whitlam Attacks Government Over Capricornia Poll
In Rockhampton, Prime Minister Whitlam opened the ALP campaign for Capricornia by election accusing Canberra of neglecting key national resources and water projects. He urged voters to back Douglas Everingham and blasted Coalition and budget policies while noting four candidates nominated including Hoyle, Everingham, Brabazon Rudd, and Sheil for the by election.
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Naval rating among four in highway crash near Yass
A naval rating was killed and three others injured when a car ran over an embankment on the Hume Highway, 18 miles southwest of Yass, last night. The injured were taken to Yass Hospital with minor wounds. The sailors, aged between 16 and 19, were from HMAS Veneree authorities seeking to contact relatives.
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Heir Wins Yacht Cup Challenge Against Australia
An heir secures victory in a challenging yachting cup against Australia, with Australia failing to repeat earlier successes. The event marks another setback for Australia as the title remains contested and disputed.
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ACT drug raids target Canberra homes under police warrant
Canberra detectives and Commonwealth Customs investigators raided flats and houses in Ainslie Narrabundah and Dickson before midnight and again yesterday in searches for illegal drug trafficking. Four men were arrested and charged after the initial raid, with police warning more premises would be visited over the weekend. The operation used a general search warrant under the Customs Act as authorities flagged ongoing drug activity in the city. The Canberra Times report noted university and technical college students among users, with LSD and cannabis cited as common drugs, while officials questioned the extent of student involvement and stressed no confirmed widespread use at ANU or Canberra Technical College.
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Commonwealth to push uniform laws on hallucinogens
ACT MP Mr J Fraser urged prompt federal action on drug pedlars during Keeping in Touch. He praised The Canberra Times for highlighting illegal drug use in Canberra. Nathan Caul reports the Commonwealth plans uniform laws banning manufacture of hallucinogens like LSD Australia wide, with future coverage for the ACT and Northern Territory.
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Beckers miscommand? Epstein dies from accidental poisoning
London report says Beatles manager Brian Epstein, 32, died of poisoning by cabrital a drug containing barbiturate and bromide The coroner declared accidental death noting a small but repeated overdose caused unconsciousness and careless behavior rather to a single dose
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Protest March in Brisbane Ends in Arrests
About 3,500 Queensland University students and staff marched from St Lucia to Roma Street in Brisbane to protest permit rules. Police arrested 114 demonstrators after clashes, as crowds jeered and a number were dragged from the road. Two women fainted and were treated at hospital. a man on crutches was injured during the confrontation.
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Police clash at Roma Street protest blocks streets
About 1 000 demonstrators marching in Roma Street and George Street clashed with 250 police. Officers used restraints and force as several arrests were made for disobeying orders and resisting arrest. Notable detainees included university leaders and civil liberties figures. The march followed a university rally of 8 000 students protesting proposed Queensland demonstration law changes.
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Thieu outlines bombing pause plan after October inauguration
South Vietnam's President-elect General Thieu said he would propose a North Vietnamese bombing pause about one week after his anticipated October 1 inauguration and only if Hanoi shows goodwill. He stressed no pause without reciprocity and noted his decision depends on Hanoi's response.
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Thieu Sees Ky Bid For Influence Stir Vietnam Scene
General Thieu faces a power balance with Marshal Ky as vice president elects, while observers note the Catholic bloc in the Senate may tilt favor in Thieu’s favor. Thieu minimizes fraud charges from defeated candidates and downplays irregularities in the South.
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Hamersley agrees $270 million pre-supply contract in Tokyo
Hamersley Holdings Ltd the Western Australian iron mining company signed yesterday in Tokyo a $270 million pre-supply contract with Japanese steel mills. The deal comes as the government price guidelines were reimposed, marking a fret development in the industry.
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Wesley College memoir stirs school after hooliganism accusation
Rohan Rivett reports on the impact of Blainey’s definitive history of Melbourne’s Wesley College and a letter to the school magazine alleging student hooliganism. The piece, appearing in Saturday Features page 11, notes the school’s current state of affairs and its ties to two prime ministers who studied there.
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Cryptic newscrossword opens on London Times page
The Times introduces a cryptic newscrossword on its arts leisure page as sections include courts, book reviews, TV, radio and features. It signals a start date for a daily puzzle with instruction hints and themed clues.
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Indians Battle Chinese Guards Across Sino Sikkim Border
Indian troops on the Sino Sikkim frontier clashed with Chinese border guards after about 60 Indian soldiers crossed into Chinese territory to build a barbed wire fence. The exchange left Indians injured and was reported by Radio Peking via AAP Reuters.
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Qantas Moscow Flight Talks Aim to Expand Tourism
Negotiations between Qantas and Aeroflot over landing rights in Moscow remain at non government level. A Qantas representative visited Moscow to discuss the application potentially adding Moscow to the London Australia route and offering Aeroflot reciprocal rights to fly to Sydney. Soviet official Volkov predicted a satisfactory conclusion but could not estimate timing.
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Hannan Named Third Liberal Candidate For Victorian Senate
Former Liberal Senator George Hannan was chosen to fill the third spot on the Victorian Liberal-Country Party Senate ticket for the forthcoming election, backing Senator Magnas Cormack and Senator James Webster.
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