Airport crash prompts safety measures at Sydney Airport
In January a TAA Boeing 727 struck the tail fin of a Canadian Pacific DC8 at Sydney Airport. Both aircraft suffered substantial damage but no injuries occurred. The Air Safety Investigation Branch is examining the collision with a report due around September end. Measures to prevent a recurrence have been implemented.
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TAA
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Senattor McClelland
Lab
Nsw
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Cotton
ACT Evidence Ordinance restored by House vote
The House of Representatives passed a Bill restoring temporarily the ACT Evidence Ordinance of 1971 until March 31 next year. The move aimed to fix a legal hiatus after the Senate disallowed the ordinance, with opposition leaders urging the government to adopt a full criminal procedure code.
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Canberra
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ALP
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Whitlam
Commonwealth
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Northern Territory
Senator Pushes Federal Ministry for Sport and Recreation
A Labor senator in the Senate called for a new Federal ministry for physical culture sport and recreation to oversee grants to states for sporting facilities and the upkeep of national fitness councils. Senator McAuliffe president of the Queensland Rugby League argued the government should assume responsibility rather than relying on individuals to organize sport and raise funds. He also urged ending poverty defending unions and boosting awareness of tourism potential.
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Labor
Senate
Physical Culture
McAulitle
McAuliffe
Queensland Rugby League
Australia
Bryant to move for inquiry into National Service Act
Mr Bryant of Labor Wic sought to move on the next sitting day for a select committee of the House of Representatives to inquire and report on all aspects of the National Service Act. The aim is to appoint the committee on Tuesday week.
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Lab. Wic
House of Representatives
Howse
Doctor invited to submit plan on infant mortality among Aborigines
The Government asked a doctor researching Aborigine infant mortality in the Northern Territory to submit proposals. In the House, Minister Howson noted Dr Kalikorenos uses a different therapy approach than local specialists. Responding to Mr Fox, Howson said Kalikorenos urged an immediate inquiry.
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Northern Territory
House of Representatives
Mr Howson
Kalikorenos
Med
Howson
Fox
Lib
Vic
Parliament reverts to three day week for sittings
The House moved back to a three day week after operating on a four day cycle since last October. The decision, 77 to 29, changes sittings to a four week cycle with three weeks in session and one in electorates, effective from September 28.
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House of Representatives
House
Car
Ministers clash over voting age and policy questions
The interior minister declined to explain why 18 to 20 year olds can vote in some state elections but not in federal elections, calling it a government policy issue. In parliament, other ministers discussed military law, broadcasting standards, coal reserves, environment departments, and pay reforms, with several questions raised by opposition members. The debate also touched on the death penalty, aviation reports, and university disciplinary actions.
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Interior
Hunt
House of Representatives
Kirwant Lab
Defence
Fairbairn
Hitches
Lib
Nsw
Home of Representatives
Tasman X6 Delivers Unexpected Features At Savvy Price
The Tasman X6 offers independent four wheel suspension power assisted front discs a refined six cylinder overhead cam engine and seating for six with 22 cubic feet of boot space. Described by motoring writers as the safest car built in Australia it handles like a car costing twice as much. Built by Rover Daimler and Jaguar, the X6 showcases the unexpected as Austin Morris Dealer invites a viewing today.
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Australia
Rover
Daimler
Jaguar
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