Bartons Detained in Brazil in Extradition Plight
Sydney report states Alexander Barton and his son Thomas were detained by Brazilian authorities on April 18 as NSW authorities pursue extradition. The Bartons lead a defunct 61‑company group once owing over 16 million, with extradition talks possibly moving forward under new arrangements.
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Anthem omitted as Melbourne governor greets Shrine
In Melbourne, Governor Sir Rohan welcomed the Shrine of Remembrance without God Save the Queen or Advance Australia. Federal instructions reportedly barred the royal anthem, with officials confirming directives on what could be played.
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Betting on dog fights in Boston arrests two men
Boston reports a gambling ring that trains dogs for pit battles to the death. Police say the practice has spread widely. Two men, Ronald Petronelli, 36, and Abour Thbeaul, 37, were arrested in connection with bets.
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Liberal health centres policy reversed in ACT
The Liberal Party has reversed its plan to convert existing ACT community health centres to fee for service if a Liberal government is elected. New centres will be fee for service, while three existing centres will remain free to compare costs and effectiveness. The policy shift follows criticism and claims the change lets the government measure efficiency against fee for service.
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Documentary wins at 1972 Telat festival category prize
A 1972 Austrian documentary produced for the NCDC by Film Austrian limon won the category 4 prize in the Telat festival. The film, focusing on urban development and traffic planning around a ring road, earned a Constal Circle prize for its analysis while avoiding commentary on recent construction changes.
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Two statutory bodies to run Post Office
The Australian Post Office will be split into two statutory corporations to manage the postal and telecommunications services, including the Overseas Telecommunications Commission. Prime Minister Whitlam announced Cabinet accepted the Royal Commission's two major recommendations and that the two new bodies will operate under statutory relationships with the Public Service Board, with broad questions about pay, independence, and finances left to follow-up details.
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Dr Coombs to head Royal Australian Public Service inquiry
Dr H C Comps, a former public servant and the prime minister's senior economic adviser, accepts a government invitation to chair the royal commission into the Australian Public Service. Whitlam says the inquiry will begin after the next month elections and the opposition plans a second commission to supplement reforms.
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Rare wallaby rediscovered and reanimated minister remarks
A fragmentary report notes the rediscovery of a wallaby species with pale yellow shoulder markings and a distinctive tail feature. Statements attributed to Mr Sullivan reference fauna protection and historical sightings, mentioning Manilla and Dawson River in Queensland and a last confirmed sighting in 1937.
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Plumbers warn of house delays and inspections
fragmented text reports delays in housing projects as plumbers warn of postponed work and inspections. mentions of international figures and events, but context is unclear. references to Canberra Australian rugby, Sydney rain, and World News Finance Sport sections appear as stray items.
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