Ballet scholarship winners from Canberra area named
Andrew Baxter a 19 year old builder's labourer from Hackett and Viet Houngan aged 12 from Aranda were among two ballet students awarded a 5200 scholarship in Canberra this week. Fenice and Dickson provided the chotarabips. Baxter has appeared with the Australian Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty and Romeo and Juliet as walk on extras.
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Hackett
Kambah
Canberra
Viet Houngan
Aranda
Beb Fenice
Dickson
Chotarabips
Andrew Has Alseady
Fontageith
Auietrachian Ballet
Sleeping ‘Beauty
Labourer wins ballet award for top study pace
An Australian labourer named Andree has begun intensive ballet training after being spotted by Mrs Lawrence. He attends daily classes with extra conditioning, aiming to join the Australian Ballet School next year and pursue touring. His fellow workers know little of ballet but support his progress.
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Lawrence
Aire Raft
Payne
Andres
Ballet
Austalian Ballet
Whitlam warns Labor caucus on 1976 Budget
Former Prime Minister Whitlam told a national press conference that the Federal Labor Caucus would reject a Fraser Government budget if it dismantled Labor programs. He urged caucus unity after alleged breaches of cabinet discipline by two state premiers and comments about the Governor-General.
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Fraser
Labor
Whitlam
Me Whitlam
Cmberre
Rejesteing Soalidon
Whitlam vows steady course after Liberal National victory
Prime Minister Whitlam addresses Budget Labor ministates noting the Liberal National outcome, defending his party’s stance on taxation and deficit goals. He argues meaningful reform will require time and unity, highlighting education welfare and economic policy as central to national consolidation.
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Labor
Whitlam
Alvin Sheyed
Niles
Wade
Whillam
Econ
Eal
Welfare
Scuffles at Baonan rally as ALP holds seat
Report of disturbances at a town hall rally in Baonan where scuffles broke out near the ALP held seat. An incident involved Mc Proser's car being hit, with coverage citing Tony O'Leary as source. A televised interview referenced cooperation with Treasury officials and environment ministers, with unclear outcomes.
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Baonan
Fragmentary Late News Tease From Dental Era Margins
A garbled late news note mentions unknown names and places with missing context. The readable bits hint at a local update or bulletin. Content is too fragmentary to identify persons, organizations, or events with confidence.
Election 1975 Page Notes Highlight Local Payee Vigil
Me Whitten presides at Payee Council vigil in Alabama where 7,000 attendees or participants are referenced across page 15 and page 16 notes, indicating ongoing political activity and campaign context this period.
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Me Whitten St
Fighting Goes On In Timor As Fretilin Faces Push
Jakarta reports pro Jakartan and Indonesian troops advancing from Dili toward Fretilin positions south of the capital. Aileu lies 25 kilometers south as coastal incursions and a pincer move threaten the Fretilin force. Radio Dili notes density of operations and captures with casualties. freed prisoners and civilian returns mark a quiet capital after a day of clashes.
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East Timor
Dili
ProJakarta
Aileu
Radio Dili
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Ike ‘Netren Fom
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Radio
Timor envoy presses Australia for aid amid Lisbon visas row
In Canberra a Timorese representative urged Australia to condemn the Indonesian invasion and push for Timor relief. In Lisbon two government ministers face visa issues at the US embassy while Fretilin officials press for UN action and international support for immediate withdrawal of Indonesian troops.
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Lisbon
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Fretlin
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LIN
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Anton Miniser Wan
Peacock
Santon
Brazil
Viemnart
Sweden
Timor
Indonesia
Dil
Geneva
Santos
Diltim
Currazona
Portugal
Austral
Samos
Foreign Affairs Department
Peacact
PM Knew of Plan Before Invasion East Timor
Former Prime Minister Whitlam alleges Fraser learned beforehand that Indonesia planned to invade East Timor. He accuses Fraser of actions aimed at preventing action by Indonesia and claims Suharto pledged no military move while Whitlam was in office.
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Fraser
Indonesia
East ‘Timor
Mr Whitlam
Whitlam
East Timor
Suharto
Timor Leaders to UN En Route for New York Visit
Four pro-Indonesia Timor parties send leaders Mu Joe Maurin Guil ermo Gonstaves Mano Carra balio via San Francisco to address the United Nations on Timor autonomy. They represent Kots Party ABOdei UDT and Trabalisia Par.
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Hong Kong
Weare
AAP
Timor
Lef
US feared war with Britain 45 years ago in wartime plans
Declassified National Archives files show US strategists feared a Britain tied to Japan and Mexico could trigger a coalition war, while defense plans of 1929 labeled basic war plan fed listed domains like Canada Australia and New Zealand as potential invasion targets. The documents, kept secret until recently, describe a largely defensive Anglo American war scenario with contingency and empire solidarity, though some lines warned dominions might sever if Japan intervened.
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Reuters
United States
Britain
National Archives
Japan
Mexico
Briain
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Orange
Secretary of War
Army and Navy
Nce
Verdict ends one brand petrol system in Australia
The Trade Practices Commission ruled Australia will allow petrol stations to sell any brand. Shell’s exclusive dealer ties will loosen, ending one brand marketing. The decision, after a public inquiry, imposes a transitional period and notes entry barriers for new independent marketers.
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Australia
Commission
Shell
Mattisbrand
Tre Omivisian
Havana
Eal
Atkow
Mann Oil Company
Santabut Woth
Wile
Tas
Bat He Viet Wy
Border land owners protected clashes at Beirut hotel
A Beirut hotel, the luxury St Georges, faced heavy clashes as factional fighting raged yesterday. Reports describe intense exchanges near the hotel amid ongoing border land owner tensions and security concerns.
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St Georges
Beirut
Canberra
An F Ming
Shelley
Melbourne Canberra sports star wins standout 1995 award
A renowned female athlete from Canberra Times Sparin Star era clinched a top prize in 1995, celebrated for endurance and leadership. The award highlighted her strong performances across boys and girls events, with supporters praising her impact on local sports culture and fandom.
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Sparin
de Tojaic
Chanci Tos Tenaya
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