Wagga by election signals Liberal gain amid Labor split
In the December 1987 Wagga by election NSW Legislative Assembly race the Liberal Party won the seat, aided by a split in the Labor vote. The result shows a sizable swing against Labor and hints at possible outcomes for future state contests, with implications for Canberra voters and territorial politics.
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House of Comenons
Australia
Pblic
Wis Fela
Wagga
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Bint
E. H. Graham
Lil Party
Liberal and Country Party
Country Party
Democratic Labour
New South Wales
Democratic Labour Party
Labour
Lal
A.L P
Nberra
Canberra
Prime Minister's Plane Delays Flight from Canberra
A government plane carrying the Prime Minister was forced to land soon after departure from Canberra Airport bound for Sydney. Officials said the delay was minor and caused by unspecified issues, with the craft returning after a brief interval.
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Adamfetlan
Canberra
Sydney
Hetch
Perth Swelters Through Second Heat Wave
Perth endured a blistering spell with a second heat wave in four days pushing temperatures to 100.6 degrees. The city recorded its fourth pre Christmas century as records tumbled.
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Perth
Aluminium from Australia Sparks North American Market Hope
Australia plans large scale aluminium production by 1960 after expected bauxite deposits prove well located for entry into the global market. Minister Spooner notes political stability and access to power are decisive factors in developing the deposits for export to North America.
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North America
Spooner
Bright Party Delights Canberra Senior Citizens
About 250 seniors, many over 50, attended Bright Christmas dinner and dance at Canberra Workmen's Club. Guests received flowers and party caps on arrival. hall looked festive with decorations and music filled the night. Mrs. A Hood, 65, the oldest woman, and Mr. R B Lee led the organizing helpers who made the event possible.
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Canberra
A. Hood
R. B. Lee
Workmen's Club
Housing Fight in New York Spurs Civil Rights Debate
James Devlin reports on New York Citys housing bill aimed at banning race based renting. Proponents led by Mayor Wagner back the measure amid broad civic support while opponents warn of real estate devaluation and white flight. The piece notes New Yorks segregated housing patterns, growing nonwhite population, and ongoing school integration efforts.
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James Devlin
Jamies L. Hicks
Harlem
Bouth
New York
Associated Press
Itsmf
Ls & Pro
Ita
Aponnora
New York City
Robert F. Waswarthes
City Hall
Wagner
Democrat
Queens
Brooklyn
Central Park
Manhattan
Bedford-Stuyvesant
United States
Robinson
Board of Education
Jibout
Cricks
Amsterdam News
Little Rock
Charles Abrama
New York State Commission Against Discrimination
Pennsylvania Railroad
Airlines
Abrams
Letters To The Editor On School Boundaries And Alcohol Policies
Readers urge extending Yarralumia School or choosing between Forrest and Yarralumia amid boundary disputes. They condemn public pressure and unconsulted parent wishes while noting alcohol licensing fuels over-indulgence and call for practical milk and fruit juice accessibility.
W H O Urges Action Against Air Pollution
The World Health Organization calls for action against air pollution and urges creation of international air pollution advisory councils in all countries. It also recommends legal enforcement of pollution control measures.
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W.H.O
Ghneva
World Heart Reentention
Ordination Service at St Pauls Church
The article reports an ordination at St Pauls Church for two men, Reverends William Wright and Leonard Ston, who were ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop and the Right Rev Hunt Mann. The ordaining ceremony included the usual prayers and rites.
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William Wright
St Pauls
Leonardston
Christ Church, Queanbeyan
Can
ER Hunt Mann
Driveway Trees Get Water On Remembrance Driveway
Eight thousand gallons of water were poured around trees along the Remembrance Driveway yesterday by Driveway Auxiliary members and ACT branch representatives. The watering aimed to show effects of drought and heat with sites along the largest plantation, where Canberra Apex Club volunteers tended trees at Lake George using a motor pump. Despite dryness, most trees near the water’s edge remained safe, though the site was abandoned last year.
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Canberra
ACT
Anziary Jana
Parka and Gardens
Lake George
Canberra Apex Club
Take George
Olympic Team Manager Bert G Aled Dies in Heidelberg
Bert G Aled, manager of the men's Olympic team, died suddenly in Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. He had served as vice president of the Victorien Athletic Association and as TAAA registrar for four years. Survived by a widow and married son.
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Sundey
Bert G Aled
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Guyot
Victorien Am Association
Taaa Ree Iatrar
Heidelberg Oval
Interciub
Sea
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Cerema
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Uquor 13
Jeremiah
Saeed
Scarfenberg
Onky
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