Lawrence Wins Pre-Selection in Canberra Race
Henry Lawrence, a Deakin dentist, won ALP pre-selection for Canberra by one vote over former Eden-Monaro MP Bob Whan after disputed counts. Whan claims an invalid vote and plans an appeal, while Lawrence cites issues like government economy, Canberra policy, Liberal opposition, and uranium exports as campaign themes. Lawrence has lived in Canberra seven years and leads the Capital Hill branch.
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Henry Lawrence
Deakin
ALP
Canberra
Act
Labor Party
MD Lawrence
Eden-Munaro
Bob Whan
Lawrence
Imashich
Liberal Party
Haslem
Knight
Australia
Air Lawrence
Capital Hill
Twenty one die on Victorian roads
In a grim Victoria weekend a total of twenty one people died in road accidents. Five hours Friday night and half an hour yesterday saw the fatalities, with eight victims under twenty five. A tragic crash near Warrnambool killed three young nursing aides. Assistant Police Commissioner Bill Conn warned of intensified road blitzes against drinking and reckless driving, saying drivers seem mad or totally irresponsible.
US envoy apologises over crash death
The United States Ambassador Mr Alston sent sympathy to the widow of Noel Horman 26 who died in a Canberra crash involving a US diplomat De R Meisner the Agricultural Attache and a passing car. The inquest noted Meisner would face a culpable driving charge if not for diplomatic immunity.
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United States
Alston
Canberra
Margaret Horman
Noel
de R. Meisner
Nichol
de Meisner
Recalled Officials After Inquest and Embassy Contact
Dr Meisner was recalled to Washington following the inquest. Mrs Borman expressed surprise no embassy contact occurred after the accident. Mr Alston offered sympathy and apologized for the delay and poor advice. Mrs Borman will pursue standard third party insurance for compensation. Diplomats retain immunity but must have third party insurance.
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Meisner
Washington
Borman
Alston
Legacy Week opens as NSW Health Minister flags Legacy target
Legacy Week in Sydney aims to raise 500 000 for Legacy and will be officially opened today by NSW Health Minister Stewart. The event launches with a ceremony highlighting fundraising for veteran families and community support programs.
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Sydney
NSW Minster For Health
Stewart
Fraser defends uranium decision in national address
Prime Minister Fraser defended Australia's uranium mining and export plan as a moral duty to prevent nuclear proliferation while meeting energy needs. He cited safeguards for Aboriginal lands, environmental protection, and royalties for Indigenous welfare, and noted plans to use waste technologies on a larger scale. Melbourne reports say ACTU will consider an indefinite uranium ban policy at its Melbourne meeting.
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Australia
University of Nsw
Sydney
Frater
Northern Territory
Alligator River
Melbourne
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Judge on need for library privacy
The chairman of the Australian Law Reform Commission, Mr Justice Kirby, tells librarians that the privacy of bank borrowers must be protected. Andrew Forbes reports on page 2. Additional items cover Rhodesia proposals, Canadian uranium cartel case, and Australian beet producers facing political action.
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Australian Law Refurm Commission
Justice ‘Kirby
Australian beef tied to US salmonella outbreaks
In New York and neighboring states US health officials link imported Australian beef to salmonella outbreaks. Dr Eugene Gangarosa cites contamination on Australian farms and processing as factors, with recalls under way in Philadelphia, Jersey City and Readville. Authorities warn of a broader public health risk.
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Australia
United States
American Centre For Disease Control
Atlanta
Eugene Gangarosa
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Gangsinsa
Gangaroxt
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvte
Strike pay demand after death at Canberra mall site
About 450 workers from the Belconnen Mall building site walk off for the day to press Canberra Commercial Development Authority to pay about 11 000 to the widow and two children of Paul Anthony Laney 23 who died in Canberra Hospital after a severe electrical shock. The unions include the Builders Labourers Federation Building Workers Industrial Union and Transport Workers Union.
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Belconnen Mall
Canberra Commercial Development Authority
Builders Labourers Federation
Building Workers Industrial Union
Transport Workers Unio
ACT
Peter O'Dea
Paul Anthony Laney
Saggins
Laney
Canberra
O'Dea
O'Dei
Aterim Hospital
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