Today in News History
On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1805, Robert FitzRoy, English captain, meteorologist, and politician, 2nd Governor of New Zealand (died 1865) was born. In 1896, Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (died 1981) was born. In 1934, "Bloody Thursday": The police open fire on striking longshoremen in San Francisco. In 1941, Epeli Nailatikau, Fijian chief, President of Fiji was born. In 1945, John Curtin, Australian journalist and politician, 14th Prime Minister of Australia (born 1885) passed away. In 1972, Matthew Birir, Kenyan runner was born. In 1972, Robert Esmie, Canadian sprinter was born. In 2004, Hugh Shearer, Jamaican journalist and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Jamaica (born 1923) passed away. In 2004, Rodger Ward, American race car driver and sportscaster (born 1921) passed away. In 2013, David Cargo, American politician, 22nd Governor of New Mexico (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fast-track training the focus for Australia’s police chief in New York

Australia’s Federal Police Commissioner will this week urge her global counterparts to adopt a ‘leaner, more sustainable’ Australian training model for officers taking part in future UN peacekeeping mission.
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