NSW rejects ACT border expansion plan on joint planning
NSW Premier Mr Lewis announced a committee rejected expanding the ACT border and urged joint planning where Canberra growth pressures NSW. Federal, State, and local governments would be involved, but implementation would rest with NSW and local authorities, with funding likely borne by NSW. The move alarms Canberra planners who fear a limited advisory role for the federal government.
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Ethics shaped public service under Constitution says Kerr
Sir John Kerr told the Royal Military College graduation parade at Duntroon that ethics and morality underpin state service under the Constitution and civil control of defence. He urged graduates to follow orders yet offer wise counsel, stressing impartial, knowledge based policies and neutrality in defence and government disputes. Continued on Page 22 with more photos.
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Resected Report On Heat Wave And Hostage Episode
Fragmented notes describe a heat wave with predictions of 300 degree temperatures and a hostage situation involving Sheila Matiba and a gunmen group. Canberra temperatures recorded yesterday ranged from 23 to 30 degrees with readings at 10am 25 and noon 30.
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Hayden on Economy Critiques Coalition Budget Reforms
Former Treasurer Mr Hayden said coalition aims cannot be reconciled with campaign promises. He criticized economic policy as evasive and contradictory, calling its industrial relations impact and devaluation prospects inflationary. He resented misrepresentation of the 1976 tax reforms.
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Election 1975 Féitorial Other Reports
Page scan notes show election reports spread across multiple pages 10 through 14 and pages 2 for Féitorial. The layout reflects a newspaper feature on the 1975 elections with diverse coverage beyond main results.
Dili appeals for help amid continuing fighting in East Timor
Heavy fighting persists in Dili amid claims by Fretilin that Indonesian forces are targeting civilians. A radio message from East Timor minister Alarico Fernandes urged urgent aid including food and medicine, reporting refugees and executions. Indonesian broadcasts claim limited reach beyond the capital, with Fretilin leaders described as hiding in rocks. A Portuguese Navy corvette arrived at Darwin with part of its garrison.
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Australia weighs renewed Timor aid with safety assurances
Foreign Minister Peacock said Australia is prepared to resume humanitarian aid to Portuguese Timor if aid workers’ safety is guaranteed. He met Australian Red Cross officials and David Scott of Community Aid Abroad who urged the International Red Cross to lead a renewed program. The initial goal is a neutral zone around Dili hospital, with UN involvement and a call for a ceasefire.
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Operators told to ignore East Timor distress calls
Union claims telecommunications operators in Darwin were ordered to ignore messages from East Timor during Cyclone Tracy. Telecom Australia denies knowledge of the instruction while Canberra officials confirm some messages were received but not authenticated. UPCT members say calls asked for evacuation details and urgent aid. A Darwin radio post reported gunfire after a Dili Hospital message broke off.
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Foreign Affairs
Premier outlines secret profit plan in government
The Premier of Queensland, Mr Bjelke-Petersen, said yesterday that two Ministers and others stood to gain from large scale log-raising operations. The report notes continuing political tension and relates to pages 3 and 8 of the edition.
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Whitim
Old Christmas Recipes Featured by Australian Dried Fruit Association
The Australian Dried Fruit Association releases a poster showcasing vintage Christmas centerpieces and puddings. The Home page highlights pages 24 to 26 covering people, entertainment, TV, radio, and crosswords.
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Rules Former Manuka Austra lan coach Kevin Dimer
Spin bowler Bob Paulsen took 871 to help Western Australia West b yesterday and give WA 18S run win. Back Page. Two American ships provisioned for the RAN are likely to coin more than estimates made test month. Fase nh.
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