Roosters claim premiership with 34 16 grand final win
Goulburn United secured its first Group and rugby league premiership in 14 years by defeating Queanbeyan United 34 16 at Seifert Oval Queanbeyan. Tony Antony earned man of the match for the Roosters with smart distribution and strong defense as Blues forwards failed to spark their backs in the second half.
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Roosters
Blues
Goulburn United
Queanbeyan United
Seifert Oval
Queaneyan
Tony Antony
Allee
Canberra Tigers
Strike legislation tested as drivers threaten Western Australia rail
CAGEO calls for repeal of the Commonwealth Employees Employment Provisions bill following a strike by engine drivers cutting tail traffic between WA and eastern states. Federal affiliates plan a national campaign, with ACT opposition already approved. A war chest of 2000 dollars funds the early campaign as ministers prepare to meet CAGEO leaders.
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Western Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Council of Australian Government
Canberra
CAGEO
Commonwealth Railways
Australian Council of Trade Unions
ACT
Kevin Caviss
Woden
Senators discuss amendments to last week's bill in ACT
Senator Knight and Senators Hall Jessop with at least two others study amendments to the recent industrial bill. Concerns include stand down provisions and lack of appeals. CAGEO declined to participate though opposes the bill in principle and will campaign for repeal with union allies. The ACTU president warns of government overreach into arbitration.
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Knight
Lib
ACT
Seni Stor Hall
Jessop
Haslem
Caneberra
Wis
ACT Division
CAGEO
Alan Evans
ACTU
Hawke
Arbitration Commission
Groucho Marx Dies In Los Angeles Obituary Shift
Noted comedian Groucho Marx, famed for bristling moustache and cigar, dies in Los Angeles on Friday night. The obituary note appears on Page 6, with other society and industry items scattered across the edition.
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Groucho Marx
Anet
Los Angeles
Australiana Fund aims to aid official residences donation drive
The Australian Government unveils the Australiana Fund to support official residences by accepting cash and art donations. Minister Staley said the fund will be run by a board with expert advisers, aiming for self-sufficiency and broad public participation similar to the White House collection. Prime Minister Fraser announced budget changes widening tax deductions for gifts to galleries libraries and museums to encourage larger acts of philanthropy.
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Staley
Ino
Canberra
Government House
Admiralty House
the Lodge
Kirribilli House
Sydney
Fraser
Australia
Poor response to youth can appeal for funds
Report on yesterday's youth doorknock appeal shows four groups Dr Barnardo's, Kanangra, Marymead and Outreach receiving funds. Marymead will get about 2000 dollars, down from 3800 last year, while government cuts tighten charity finances. Koomarri did not claim funds this year despite helping in the effort.
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Barnardo's
Kanangra
Marymead
Outreach
Carol Anne Macaulay
Koomarri
Rally Sydney Car Rally Faces Missing Units
Only 45 of 61 cars began to complete the London to Sydney rally between Athens and Ankara this Saturday, a race spokesman said last night. Several vehicles are unaccounted for, including an Austrlian contingent led by Hans Thotetrup.
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Sydney
Athens
Ftanbul
Ankara
Hans Thotetrup
Salmonella Linked to Complan Diet Supplement
Victorian Health Department officials linked Salmonella in a Complan diet supplement base to contaminated calcium caseinate from the Drouin Co-op Butter Factory. The factory is closed for source checks as Glaxo recalls about 4,000 packs nationwide with 4,000 more potentially unsafe, while authorities review testing and potential spread to other foods.
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Melbourne
Glaxo
Adelaide
Victorian Health Department
Agriculture Department
PACES
Hunt
Cansberra
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Bruce Judder
ACV Trades and Labour Council
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Liberal Party
Indian ‘Ocean
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Enabl
Berra
Cit City
World News
Australiana Fund
Government Committee On
America
White House
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Youth Call Doorknock Appeal
Charles Davidson
Marymead Committee
Beryl Barlin
Graham Roach
Kambah
Wanniassa
Rivett
Quay
Rem Noah
W & HP
Chifley
Melrose
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