Merger plans split three councils over amalgamation
President Dr Ralph Stewart of Mumbulla Shire pushes a public inquiry if Imlay and Bega councils reject a three-way amalgamation. Mumbulla backs the plan for admin cost cuts and regional planning, while Imlay and Bega oppose until ratepayer benefits are proven.
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Mumbulla Shire Council
Ralph Stewart
Imlay Shire Council
Bega Municipal Council
Stewart
Mumbulla
Asee
Apn
Rex
Bega
Paul White
Direct central rule imposed in Uttar Pradesh after chief minister resigns
New Delhi reports Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, comes under direct central government control following the resignation of Chief Minister Babuguna, leader of the Congress Party which holds a slender majority in the state assembly.
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Populous State
Gove
Chiet
Babuguna
Congress
Portugal seeks UN aid over Timor independence claim
Lisbon reports Portugal and Indonesia harshly react to Fretilin's Timor independence declaration. Portugal asks the United Nations for a negotiated settlement while Indonesia condemns Fretilin. Antonio Da Costa Lobo warns of possible conflict if Timor actions continue.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Indonesia
East Timor
Fretilin Party
United Nations
Dr Malik
Fretilin
Waldheim
Antonio da Costa Lobo
Timor
Malik
Australian aid chief outlines Timor relief shipment
Minister for Foreign Affairs Peacock says no recognition by Australia day amid efforts to aid East Timor. The Timor Relief Appeal chairman Bill Byrne notes Australian overseas aid will help East Timor with a second shipment of 100 tonnes from Darwin within the next fortnight, as part of an emergency response.
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Timor Relief Appeal
Bill Byrne
East Timor
Darwin
Whitlam accuses coalition of assault on welfare in Queanbeyan
Former Prime Minister Whitlam told a Queanbeyan Seiffert Oval rally that the Liberal National coalition plans dismantling major welfare programs. He called the coalition caretaker government a massive assault on education health welfare and urban regional development. He noted Labour policy shifts toward economic issues with support from Hawke and criticised Fraser's essential services stance as stricter than federation precedent.
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Liberal-National Country Party
Labor
Whitlam
Queanbeyan
Seiffert Oval
Fraser
Australia
Hawke
Liberal- National Country Party
Lynch
Whitlam rally in Queanbeyan pledges no new promises
Former Prime Minister Whitlam spoke to about 3,000 supporters at Seiffert Oval Queanbeyan denying new pledges while highlighting past Labor undertakings in the Eden Monaro electorate. He cited upgrades to the Canberra Queanbeyan road, Captains Flat landscape restoration, and sewerage funds as already in progress. A National Party plane carried a banner urging voters to "Hear Gough then think Moore" as John Moore contested Eden Monaro.
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Whitlam
Eden- Monaro
Seiffert Oval
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Captains Flat
Labor
Canberra-Queanbeyan
Australia
Senate
Suppor
jen-Monaro
Whan
National Party
Gough
Moore
John Moore
National Country Party
Eden-Monara
Budget clash over social programs in Australian politics
In Melbourne and Canberra, leaders clash over cuts to health education social welfare and urban programs. Hawke accuses Fraser Liberal-NCP of proposing massive cuts while Whitlam warns of vandalism to democracy and social gains.
Centuries by Kallicharran and Rowe Lift West Indies in Brisbane
West Indies ledgered steady centuries by Alvin Kallicharran and Lawrence Rowe on the third day in Brisbane as they fought to salvage the first Test. Rowe reached 107 but later support faded as four wickets fell for 27, leaving Australia ahead in the match.
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Brisbane
Alvin Kallicharran
Lawrence Rowe
Rowe
Stampa
Australia
Ame Toda Ates
Reg Chappel
Gunston Wins Top TV Award for Best Variety Entertainer
Gunston awarded top Penguin Award by Television of Australia for best TV variety entertainer. The event highlighted Matlack and upland production credits in a year of strong Australian television.
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Gunston
The
Television of Australis
As Productions
Uplands
Ont
National Party oasts Labour in NZ election landslide
New Zealand voters rejected Labour and gave the National Party 53 of 87 seats in the House of Representatives. The 8.4 percent swing outside electorates follows a broad shift, with Labour ministers losing seats and Muldoon poised to become prime minister. Cabinet ministers King, J, and James also lost their seats amid government criticism and calls to restore the economy.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Labour
National Party
House of Representatives
National
Labour Party
North
May
Western Hutt
Norman King
Health
James
Education
Muldoon
Tant
Will
Rowling
Trees Cut Down After Plea On Branch
In Northern Ireland rival paramilitary groups clash as tensions rise after a plea over a branch incident in Holland. Authorities report increased security measures and calls for restraint amid ongoing sectarian disputes.
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Northern Ireland
Holland
Detente talk meets blunt lectures on China visit
President Ford faces pointed warnings about USSR detente during his China trip. The page fragment notes lectures on foreign policy with terse tone, reflecting Cold War tensions and Washington's stance as China engagement continues.
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Ford
China
Gwenne
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Besa
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Utti
Assembly
Alexander Whitlam
Stephen Whitlam
Timor Democratic Union
UDT
Apodeti
Jakarta
Portuguese Timor
Mr Peacock
Oon Atabae
Siey
Ballarat
R. A. Mulkearns
By Tony O'Leary
Labor Party
ALP
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Wheeldon
Imue
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W. Indies
Bay Party
Ion
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World News
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BOS
BOS Bros
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Torwouc
ST. Frenne
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