Defence College tour in Canberra with international group
A group of 18 officers and students from the Imperial De-Science College London arrived in Canberra on Sunday. The visitors from Britain the United States Canada Ghana and Hong Kong toured Moneysuckle Creek Tracking Station and were guided by the NCDC. They met officials from the British High Commission and Defence Liaison, attended a reception, and planned to visit Parliament House and the Department of Defence before flying to New Zealand tomorrow.
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Resignation Expected in Attorney General’s Dept
Rumors say Secretary of the Attorney General’s Department Edwin John Hook plans to resign this year due to ill health. Possible successors include Parliamentary Draftsman John Ewens or an external appointee. Crown Solicitor Harald Renfree, 65, may retire in May next year amid other senior changes in the department.
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Attorney - General's Department
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Sd Court of Appeal
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Stop film ban eyed by Chinese papers in Hong Kong
Chinese Communist newspapers warned Hong Kong Government to halt filming by Australian firm over The Girl from Peking project. NSW Beale said budget rise to 57 065 for a Snowy Bushfire Prevention scheme would cover incinerary seed aircraft in Queanbeyan and Captain’s Flat districts. Government defended filming, citing mission approval and no political aim, while Ta Kung Pao accused China film promotion.
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Man dies in fire BAT
A man died in a fire at BAT. Police and fire officials responded to the blaze, which destroyed the residence. Investigators are examining the scene for the cause and whether any occupants were inside at the time.
Wyndham starts new job at Canberra publisher
Melbourne University Council votes to study its constitution and improve student channels. Former federal ALP secretary S Wyndham begins as editorial adviser at a Canberra publisher, with a 13 member committee to report on university governance and student representation. A sit-in protested disciplinary plans and calls for reform of procedures and structure.
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Tal Hill
Faiehine Eastennia
Treasure trove claim sparks Tonga treasure dream
Three New Zealanders say they found a treasure trove off Tonga worth millions and hid it on the ocean floor awaiting talks with the Tongan government. Prince Tu Ipelehake called the claim a dream and noted the privateer Port au Prince’s 19N6 plundering history as the group alleged a recovery of 10 to 30 tons of bullion, coins, gold and silver ornaments.
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Tonga
Port Au Prince
Auckhind
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Peru
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Hearings soon on hospital extension Canberra Public Works to hear central laundry
The Parliamentary Public Works Committee will hold hearings this month on establishing central laundry and sterilising services at Canberra Hospital. Estimated cost rose from about 1 million to 1.6 million to serve the new 600 bed Bosen for Woden and Calvary Hospital Belconnen with other shared ACT services planned. Construction behind the main block starts this financial year with hearings and submissions to be called this week and finished by month end. Submissions from Health and Works have been printed and AMA is preparing one.
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Woden
Calvary
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Road safety award plan by Australian federation
The Australian Road Transport Federation will launch a nation wide safety award scheme for drivers of trucks buses and commercial vehicles. Emblems will be awarded for safe driving over periods from one to thirty years.
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Australian Road Transport Federation
Milk price upsets shoppers in Civic area
Voters' Voice reports a milk price rise provoking complaints at a Civic milk bar where 16¢ and 14¢ charges raised queries about fair change. Officials note no stores should set own prices. one shopper may have received wrong change. The piece also covers parking disputes near Currong Flats, Kambah pool improvements, and tree removals near Dickson High School.
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Pedestrian safety concerns at Curtin shopping centre
RS McD of Curtin complains that the Curtin shopping centre and hotel traffic overwhelm pedestrians, especially children, noting an existing crossing is unusable for kids. Interior says crossings were added after careful review and a traffic study will assess the need for more crossings. Voters' Voice offers to help readers with complaints.
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