Brockman eludes police again near Bonnie Rock
Perth report says Lionel Brockman a 40 year old escapee from Wooroowdun Training Centre led his 17 year old brother Ken and family on a 80 mile cross country trek through dense scrub toward Northam. Police fired shots to halt the group, and 16 officers with trackers pursued them as the family, including 10 children aged 16 to 24, endured hardship during the pursuit.
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Perth
Lionel Arthur Brockman
Bonnie Rock
Ken
Jean
Brockman
Barney
Northam
Court orders arrest of Mr Felipe Ysmael
Manila reports a municipal court ordered the arrest of Felipe Ysmael a land valuer and six government bank of the Philippines officials on anti graft charges. Ysmael linked to transferring ownership rights of three estates. Bond set at 1000 pesos plus earlier bonds posted by others. Full inquiry set for October 11 to decide if case proceeds to higher court. Ysmael previously served as economic attaché in Canberra amid diplomatic tensions with Australia over his appointment.
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Manila
Felipe Ysmael
Government Deverment Bank of the Philippines
Yemael
A. A. Valencia
Yamael
Philippine
Canberra
Anti-Graf League of the Philippines
Ysmac
DPB
Congress
Benigno Aquino
Howse
Ysmael
Australia
Victorian Racing Club
Moonee Val- Vo
Agreement on risk reduction in US Soviet talks
The United States and the Soviet Union reached a late news agreement to reduce the risk of accidental nuclear war and to improve the communications link between Washington and Moscow. The White House confirmed the common ground ahead of arms talks, reported on page 4.
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Warlington
Soviet Union
Washeington
Moncow
White House
FE. A. Lyall
William Braden
Inquest Into Rowland Death Begins
An inquest into the Rowland death opens as officials report preliminary details. Arbitration Commission hears concerns that extended unionists’ leave may lower community standards. Page 3. Also mentions a U S Senator alleging invasion plans across the Suez Canal zone and elections lodged related to Clutha coal use in the Blue Mountains. Page 6 and 10.
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Arbitration Commission
Thant
Snex Canal Zone
Blue Mountains
Locust poison cleared for use in Queensland plague
The NSW Department of Agriculture says lin dane, used to control a locust outbreak in south west Queensland, is safe for humans and animals. Tests show no definite toxicity, and officials plan to define infested areas while hatching locusts emerge at night. The outbreak spans about 20 000 square miles, threatening crops and pastures.
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NSW Department of Agriculture
Iment
Brisbane
Queensland
Mao in China Pictures Down as Deperonalisation Grows
Canadian based Australian journalist Lisa Hobbs writes of her July visit to China where Mao's images were starting to come down. The report notes a trend toward reducing personal cult around Mao and reflects on broader shifts in Chinese politics and media.
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China
Mao
Lisa Hobbs
Protection for Australian forces in a month
Vietnamese regulars are set to move into Phuoc Tuy to cover the withdrawal of Australian forces toward the end of next month. No firm date was given for handing security to Vietnamese control, with discussions ongoing between Vietnamese High Command and the Australian Task Force. The 18th Vietnamese division at Xuan Loc could assist as needed, as 4RAR finishes departure preparations in mid next month.
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Phuoc Tuy
Canberra
Xuan Loc
Nui Dat
RAR
Vietnam
Australia
4RAR
U.S
Juvenile Interrogated Over Fire At Rocket Radar Garden
Corrimal police questioned a juvenile today after a burnt-out rocket radar garden incident Thursday. The youth reportedly fell from a substantial height, and investigators are examining the circumstances of the blaze.
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Wollongong
Corrimal
Toda
Oil spill penalties raised to fifty thousand dollars
Commonwealth and State Ministers in Perth yesterday proposed raising maximum court penalties for oil discharges from 2000 to 50000 dollars. Federal Minister Nixon chaired the meeting and announced a 24 hour marine operations centre in Canberra to oversee search and rescue while a ministerial council on port development and marine affairs would be formed.
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Commonwealth
Perth
Canberra
Convention plan backs pollution laws and port council
Mr Nixon outlined Australia’s move to implement the 1969 Brussels Public and Private Law Conventions to hold foreign-flag tankers liable for pollution damage and require insurance. Ministers discussed a marine operations centre, stockpiles, and a small tipping levy to finance cleanup. A ministerial council on port development and marine affairs was proposed. Departed Brisbane to Honolulu with family of 14 or 18 officials aboard Qantas.
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Australia
Nixon
Brisbane
Priday
James O'Lear
Qantas
Honolulu
Warning on Commonwealth Avenue barricade after bridge railing damage
A Department of the Interior spokesman said a lit barricade on Commonwealth Avenue near Capital Circle warned motorists that the bridge railing over State Circle was damaged. The left-hand bend onto Commonwealth had a reverse camber and at least two cars were extensively damaged by crashing into steel barriers along the roadway edge.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Capital Circle
State Circle
Department of the Interior
Common
Britain expels 9 Soviet officials over espionage
Britain asked the Soviet Embassy in London to remove nine officials within two weeks amid ongoing espionage concerns. An officer of the KGB defected, providing evidence of infiltration plans and sabotage. 550 Soviet officials are in Britain across the embassy and trade delegations.
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London
Britain
Foreign Office
KGB
Ivan [Ppolotov
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Keren Ellen Rowland
Downer
SUEZ
Leagan
Clutha
Jon Seta
Hawthorn
St Kilda
Canberra Times
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Egetal
la Sone. Limited
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Pickering
United States
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Sunice Dunlevy
Oewr
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David Solomon
Mr Nixon
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K.G.B. Man
Alec Douglas-Home
Gromyko
Evening News
John Dickinson
Dickinson
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