Aboriginal leader visits Canberra over Arnhem land rights
Magarruminya a Medarpa tribal law-keeper from northeast Arnhem Land accuses government officials of acting without tribal elders’ consent. He lists recognised leaders to Minister Bryant and plans to address a National University meeting with anthropologist Dr David Birnoff.
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Federal Labor asserts control over Aboriginal policy
In Adelaide on Friday the Federal Government signaled it will steer Aboriginal policy despite state resistance. Prime Minister Whitlam and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bryant stated Canberra will override state rules if needed, aiming to place housing for Aboriginal families across all states and the ACT within 100 years. The plan includes a special housing authority, low rents, and dispersed homes to foster assimilation.
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Te Meeiing
Australia
London Dock Strike Ends After Week of Halted Cargo
London dockworkers voted to end an illegal stoppage that halted cargo movement since last Monday. Normal work is set to resume next week as talks continue to resolve the dispute.
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London
Lond
Ministers visit US base at Exmouth briefing tour
United States Navy communications base at Exmouth was toured by Defence Minister Mr Barnard and Assistant Minister Senator Bishop with Admiral Sir Victor Smith and senior officials. Barnard said base access aided Royal Australian Navy ships and submarines, flagged negotiating room on terms, urged Australian participation, and criticized prior government secrecy before heading to Indonesia to present former RAAF Sabre jets on Monday the 16th.
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Canberra Forecast Shows Warm Day With Showers
Fine day with a maximum of 26 degrees expected for Canberra. Yesterday reached 25 degrees above monthly average. South Coast may see morning fogs and later warming with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Seas will be choppy with a low swell.
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Farrer
AMA Moves on Health Centre Policy Sparks Debate
The AMA proposes fee for service for health centres and opposes salaried positions at Melba and Scutlin centres. ACT Health officials caution and others debate national policy, with comments from Dr R Green and Mr Enderby. Applications for four Melba GP posts close next week amid planning controversy.
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Head Lice Alert Sweeps Canberra Schools
Several Canberra schools, notably in Belconnen, report head lice infestations. The ACT Health Services circular urges immediate treatment and school exclusion until completely lice free, with a doctor or district nurse clearance before return. Cases include Aranda Hawker Page and Lyneham. guidance covers treatment options and follow up.
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Lyneham
Siege of Indians Ends at Wounded Knee Treaty
The siege of Wounded Knee ends with a go ahead treaty signed by Tadians and US Government officials promising White House talks. The page notes finance plans, international observers near Cambodia, and various cultural reviews and notices throughout the issue.
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Wounded Knee
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Precedent for Speaker's ruling on parliamentary phrases
Mr Jim Cope faces historic precedent as Parliament probes unparliamentary language. Officials unearthed a 1950s list by Liberal Speaker Archie Cameron naming expressions deemed disorderly, including the one that sparked clashes in Federal Parliament. Gorton, Nixon, and Dr Forbes were suspended by Cope for using the phrase and not withdrawing it.
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Me Nixon
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Unparliamentary Terms Through 1978 List Described
The document notes the unparliamentary terms recorded up to 1978 and explains that after that year the House of Representatives stopped compiling lists of such phrases. It highlights a shift toward judging expression by delivery rather than content and cites examples like Blood drinker and Gas bags from Mr Cameron's Histiretauele.
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Weston road crash claims life near Weston
A road death occurred near Weston last night when a car overturned on a Cotter road. Police have not announced the victim’s name. The driver was injured and remains in hospital.
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Canberra sports clash as school crews bid for title
Canberra Grammar School faces stiff challenge in Canberra premier schools rowing at Lake Burley Griffin as Telopea Park High makes a strong bid. Buck-Page notes Victorian football league season opens with key player moves across clubs. Geelong, South Melbourne, Footscray, St Kilda, Essendon, and Carlton are linked to major swaps. Norths versus RMC headline the rugby union opening, while the ACT senior team may be named tonight for NSW Country championship. Molonglo Shield rugby league also starts, with Group 8 veterans in lineups and a Group 16 clash at Bega. In horse racing, Sydney trainer Tommy Smith aims for a third Golden Slipper with Inagele, facing Victorian rival Tonto wan. Australia and West Indies pace a fourth cricket Test at Bourda Oval, with Australia aiming to build on a narrow win.
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Australia
West Indies
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Guyata Im
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Housing listings mix with varied values and locations
A scrambled list of real estate prices and features across Melba, Waramanga, Chapman, Hawker, and nearby Canberra areas. Descriptions mention four to five bedroom homes with built ins, spacious kitchens, decks, and views, plus limited details on heating, landscaping, and inspections. Prices range from about 24,500 to 70,000 with agents named and suburban references.
Canberra times truncated typographic notice in Australian press
Fragmented OCR text lists publisher addresses in Fyshwick Canberra and Canberra City with postal box numbers and telephone line. Mentions The Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited and John Fairfax & Sons Limited. Notes pasted as a pasting category and price instruction.
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Federal Capital Press of Australiah, Limited
Pise Street
Fyshwick
Act
Pegeral Capital Press of Austerli Pty
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