Whitlam urges Portugal to intervene in East Timor
The Prime Minister urged Portugal to take action to stop bloodshed in Timor and restore order, arguing Australia has no international obligation to intervene yet stressing urgency. He criticized the territorial leaders and called for a peaceful political process with regional recognition, noting the three main groups show no consensus on independence. Continued on Page 11.
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East Timor
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Peacock Critiques Timor Policy and War End Urgency
The Opposition criticizes the Prime Minister's Timor stance as lacking substance. Mr Peacock argues force is not an option for Australia and urges immediate steps to end bloodshed, restore order, and halt fighting with Portugal.
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Timor Governor Faces Deadline in East Timor Talks
A Timor governor warns Portugal he can delay further talks only until tomorrow as pressure mounts over East Timor self determination. Reports cite refugees fleeing Dili and a demonstration on Parliament steps demanding immediate medical aid and a speedy response from Lisbon.
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Leilani Injury Keeps mare Out For Month
Leilani is sidelined for a month after an injury. The mare, owned by Tan MacRae of New Zealand and trained in Angiria, is linked to Andrew Peacock and Ian Rice. She won the Caulfield Cup last year and placed second in the Melbourne Cup.
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Late News Tarate Suproses Dore Turmoil Detail
Fragmentary alert notes confusion amid political appointments and public safety concerns. Unclear names or dates hinder precise attribution, but the item references leadership shifts and security issues, indicating a tense governance moment and potential policy debates.
Residential lease price rise in Canberra outlined
Canberra lease prices are set to rise by about 20 percent on average, with typical increases near $1,200 for family flats and about $6,000 for some larger leases. The move, announced by Mr Bryant, accompanies changes to lease allocation density and price rise policies, affecting suburbs including Kambah Winlliams Finer Spence and Charnwood. Some blocks like Charnwood have attracted interest despite past inactivity, while others may see no immediate buyers under the new regime.
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Cut-price fuel outlet planned amid Civic area disruption
A local fuel retailer announces a cut-price outlet near Civic. The move prompts mixed reaction as officials say other stations remain operational and will supply customers. Some staff may be retrained if demand drops. ACT Automotive Services Association head John Dallas expresses cautious optimism about service levels.
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Fraser's Alternative 1000m Tax Cut Plan
The opposition leader Mr Fraser unveiled a electioneering budget offering a 1 billion dollar tax cut. He backed Mathews Committee tax reforms and called for targeted prim ary industry relief including export levy suspensions and welfare eligibility for beet producers. Funding would come from 1 billion dollar annual public service cuts, with Canberra growth and a push to curb waste. He warned of possible economic impacts from rapid public to private sector redistribution.
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Fraser blames government spending for crisis in 1972
Mr Fraser argues rising government spending and higher taxes under Labor worsened the crisis. He says wage gains were squeezed, inflation rose, and tax burdens grew despite reform, urging restraint and tax reform to curb public spending and boost investment and employment. He cites Budget gaps, subsidy shifts, and calls for wage restraint.
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Budget critique blames relief failure and tax cuts
An extended parliamentary report accuses the Fraser Government of a tragic failure in relief and private enterprise support. It claims no substantial incentives were offered to revive business confidence, investment, production, or jobs. The critique highlights tax cuts, rising deficits, and cuts to capital works and regional programs.
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Phone checks cut spending in capital territory
The Petra telephone call analyser reportedly saved the Department of the Capital Territory $90,859 in telephone costs. A department statement to the Public Accounts Committee said misallocations and overspending were uncovered, including postage and telecommunication charges totaling tens of thousands of dollars. The inspector cited 19 meter calls and early-year detections, with further notes on registration costs for Federal Government motor vehicles showing $14,299 overspent from a $36,000 allocation.
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J. Ty Gray
Escapers recaptured in a distant custody incident
An unclear report describes an escape followed by recapture of a group linked to a major custody incident. The fragmentary text references names, places, and dates but lacks coherent details about the actions, actors, or outcomes.
Firm fails in Japan amid debt payment crisis
VORYO, a lending company in Japan, announces it cannot meet pending debt payments as banks report fears of liquidity. Tokyo Stock Exchange trading is halted as lenders face a tightening credit situation ahead of the governor's IMF travel to Washington.
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International Monetary Fund
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Withdrawal Denanor Chaney Seeks Delay on Act Direction
WA withdrew yesterday the notice of motion seeking to distallow the ordinance establishing the director of remaid for the ACT. He said the move was made to allow sufficient time for the Legal Aid Bill 1975 to be debated in Parliament.
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Denanor Chaney File
Terrace housing for ANU students
ANU students seek terrace housing amid housing shortages. Geoffrey Lamer challenges conventional belief that antidepressant Tybel nwa would prevent the issue, arguing for alternative solutions to student accommodation.
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ANU
Geoffrey Lamer
Anmtralin'y Tybel Nwa
Rhodesia Prime Minister Snaith Returns Home
Reported in a clipped Rhodesia page, Prime Minister Snaith has flown back to Satunday amid fragile coalition talks at Vitoria Palin. The item notes a political shake up and mentions ongoing parliamentary activity.
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