Conspiracy charges on Tasmanian land deal surface
Hobart magistrate hears complaints alleging a conspiracy among prominent figures including former Lands minister Douglas Cashion and executives of Wills Aust Ltd to purchase crown lands at Ocena in northeast Tasmania. Investigations spanned 1962 to 1967 with detectives Gordon Devereaux and Keith Viney leading the probe. The case targets alleged acts to obstruct or defraud the public under the Crown Lands Act and Criminal Code provisions. Sydney based British Tobacco Company (Australia) Ltd denies the charges.
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Thomas John Noel Paley
Macquarie St
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MUHA
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New Town
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Aust) Ltd
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Labor
Closure of Mount Majura road after vandalism attempts
Vandalism incidents prompted the Department of Civil Aviation to seal the road from Majura Road to Mount Majura’s summit. Locks were placed on access gates to protect more than two million dollars worth of sensitive radar equipment essential for Canberra air traffic control. The site offers views of the northern suburbs Belconnen and surrounding farmland. Mount Majura rises to about 2,920 feet.
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Unclear emergency scene near Senator McGovern residence
An unidentified late night incident drew a crowd as several people appeared injured and bleeding. The main scene was described as crowded with paramedics rushing victims to hospital. The location was reported as one block from Senator McGovern’s hotel.
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Senator McGovern
NSW Cabinet Bans Public Sale of Bangers Fireworks Restricts Others
Sydney report says NSW Cabinet moves to ban public sale of bangers and limit sale of other fireworks. Government will permit displays by permit with regulated procurement and safety measures.
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Sydney
Nsw
Prices rise at auction for unrestricted residential leases
Average price at yesterday’s unrestricted lease sale rose to 4893 dollars, lifting week totals to 4789 dollars per single lease. The week’s unrestricted and overall lease averages climbed while over‑the‑counter sales increased leaving about 40 left‑overs for 1971.
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Uly
Duffy
Attica Prison Hostages Died of Gunshots Says Officials
Nine hostages killed in the Attica uprising died from bullet wounds, not throat slashes, according to Corrections Commissioner Russell Oswald. At least 41 people died as National Guardsmen and police stormed Attica to end the riot, with reports noting prisoners had no firearms. Autopsy findings and witness accounts are being reconciled amid renewed calls for penal reform and security measures nationwide.
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Attica State
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Geraud Howth
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Genesee Memorial Hospital
Rochester
Robert Fosen
Stabbing Targets Pakistan President’s Economic Adviser
A man stabbed President Yahya Khan's economic adviser Mian Muzaffar Ahmed in his Rawalpindi office today. Ahmed suffered an abdominal wound but doctors later said he was out of danger. the assailant was overpowered and arrested.
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Education costs rise for Australia migrant program
The 1970-71 migrant education program cost 3.875 million, with prior yearly expenditures around 1 million. Minister Dr Forbes said after a new scheme in April last year annual needs were expected at 4 million but restraints cut the estimate to 3.928 million for 1970-71.
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Australia
Dr Forbes
Vizcarra executed after appeal for clemency rejected
Feliciano Vizcarra, 27, who killed his wife three years ago, was executed by firing squad at dawn after an appeal to president Velasco for clemency failed. An appeals court had upheld and increased the 25 year sentence to death. The National Information Office announced the president denied the appeal.
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Peru
AAP
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Velasco
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Move for judge to decide MPs pay
The Federal Cabinet will consider appointing a judge from the Commonwealth Arbitration Commission to advise on salary rises for Federal MPs and Senators. The move has strong cross party backing, with small differences between Government and ALP over method but no delay expected. Implementation may wait until two key arbitration judgments are released in the coming months. Opposition Leader Whit lam urged an independent inquiry into parliamentary salaries in a letter to the Prime Minister.
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Parliament Salaries Bite Split Debates Amid Whitlam Plan
Australian Labor caucus debated higher parliamentary salaries with mixed support. Prime Minister discussed appointing an Arbitration Commission judge to study possible increases while Cabinet may decide on a report. Backbenchers urged restraint and warned of inflation. Several Liberals backed an immediate rise, others opposed, highlighting ethical concerns and political risk.
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Kelly
Lib. SA
Sydney airport inquiry may affect joint commons sale plans
Department of the Interior says fares and accommodation for Mire George Warwick Smith accompanying her husband, the Secretary, on a six week overseer tour will be paid by the Commonwealth Government. Ulster reports two more soldiers murdered in Southern Ireland.
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Nixon plan to visit China draws world reaction
China policy ripple reaches many regions as North Vietnam watches closely. Health Department prepares proposed ambulance subscription scheme. In tennis, unseeded Czech Jan Kodes defeats Arthur Ashe to face Stan Smith in the US Open final.
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Sian Smith
Unwanted Sand Heap Plagues Aranda Family
An Aranda man in Bandjalong Crescent returned home to find a large heap of sand on his driveway that he did not order. No note was left, neighbours and businesses offered no clues, and police advised moving it to the nature strip while warning he could be charged for disposal or removal if the owner does not come forward.
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Whitlam
Aranda
Hill
Call for lottery to fund NSW education and payroll tax exemption
The NSW Federation of Infant School Clubs urged a state education lottery with lottery profits going to the NSW Department of Education in addition to its budget. A majority supported exemption from Commonwealth payroll tax to save funds for education. Delegates also challenged secondary school enrolment policy as too location dependent and resolved a cap of 1,000 students in state high schools.
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NSW Federation of Infanta
NSW Department of Education
Fire at Wilsonton Aerodrome causes $500,000 damage
Brisbane report states Civil Aviation will investigate the $500,000 blaze at Wilsonton Aerodrome Toowoomba. The hangar exploded and caught fire at about 7 am after being locked since 6 pm yesterday. Fire crews battled the blaze and damage is pegged at half a million dollars.
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Department of Civil Aviation
Cee Ee
Wilsonton
Toowoomba
Lipshut Endorsed as Kooyong ALP Candidate
Melbourne solicitor Clive Lipshut, aged 30, was endorsed today as the Australian Labor Party candidate for the Kooyong seat. The constituency was formerly held by Sir Robert Menzies and is currently represented by the Minister for the Army, Mr Peacock.
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Clive Lipshut
ALP
Kooyong
Robert Menzies
Peacock
Royal baby due next March announced in The Hague
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands is expecting her third child, with the official notice confirming the March due date. The announcement came from Associated Press, citing royal sources in The Hague yesterday.
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