Legality of Taiwan leases under scrutiny in Canberra
A long report details the Australian Attorney General’s Department examining the legality of Taiwan embassy leases in Canberra before recognition of the PRC. It notes a sale registration at 90 Musga Way and Forrest Motor Lodge holdings, and mentions ministerial reshuffles and new Labor ministers.
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Republic of China
Taiwan
Canberra
People’s Republic ‘of China
Musga Way
Forrest Motor Lodge (Holdings
Aussi
Samson Shen
Australia
Taipei
Austalia
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Bunn
Shen
Min Inset
Mr Whitlam
People’s Republic of China
Republ of China
Empire Circuit
Forrest
Whitlam
Mooge Way
Forrest Motor Lodge
Pirpore
Norpowe
Attorney ‘General's ‘Department
Eamel
Talewel
Peking
Liberals face vote to choose new leader after years of aim
Liberal MPs weigh a fresh leadership as the party, long led by Sir Robert Menzies, seeks a direction. Five or more aspirants including Snedden Wentworth Fraser Killen Lynch Peacock and others vie for the top post and Deputy role. Senate leadership also under debate with calls for a nominated or elected leader by senators.
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Aewell
Labor Party
Aelvet
Senate
Pany
Full Labor Ministry sworn in in Australia
The Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck swore in Australia’s first full Labor ministry in 23 years. PM Whitlam outlined government policy proposals. The 26th Parliament convenes February 20 next year with formalities including ministry appointments, Speaker, and Committee chairs. The ceremony runs 5.30pm to 7pm at Yarralumla residence with drinks to follow. Parliament plans a long speech in the Senate written by the government.
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Australia
Me Whitlam
House of Representanorseneral
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Paul
Mark
Grassby
Tere
Ams
Country Party
Paul Haslock
Comresidence
Yarralumla
Mitfess
DLP
Murphy
Willowen
Faneral
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Self-rule pledge for ACT in new Commonwealth plan
The government announced plans to encourage self government for the Australian Capital Territory. The official notes detail new department functions under the Commonwealth arrangement, including health and education leadership in the ACT, urban development shifts, and the creation of a National Media Department. The plan aligns with Whitlam policy and expands federal powers to aid Aborigines and environmental initiatives nationwide.
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Commonwealth
Northern Territory
Department of Health and Education
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Department of the Media
Department of the Environment
Australia
Act
Department of the Capital Territory
North- Tern
Department of “Health
Department of Health
Department of
Government reorganizes territory departments and planning arms
notes detail creation of a single Department of the Capital Territory and a separate department for administration in Canberra. Education Health Urban and Regional Development gain cross territory roles with state influence. National Capital Development Commission to lead decen tral planning. External affairs shift New Guinea and Coral Sea Islands handover to Northern Territory and islands housing duties split with Foreign Affairs. Continued on page 3.
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Stewart
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Northern Development
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Cairns
Douglas McClelland
Grassbey
Wriedt
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the Capital Territory
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Melbourne
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Water consumption in Canberra nears record highs
Canberra water use almost doubles in December with figures showing 62.1 million gallons in a 24 hour period and a record daily total of 68.7 million gallons set last Friday. The surge raises fire danger concerns and reflects unusually high monthly averages.
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Sam da Ora Milion Pale
Ours
Bam
Aah Temaina
Fragmented late news item yields minimal readable facts
A damaged OCR fragment offers few readable details about a local event or notice. Names, places, and dates are unclear, limiting a precise summary. The readable portion hints at a regional report but does not specify actions or outcomes.
Canberra Times Holiday Edition Notice
The Canberra News announces a bladed holiday edition schedule for nine days around the holidays with editions affected and readers advised of timing and access changes.
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Canberra News
Heat records crush Dampier as thermometers soar
Dampier endures an extreme heat day as temperatures reach record highs. Residents retreat indoors with air conditioning while water taps become unusable from scorching heat. The town experiences its softest day on record for the holiday period, echoing metro temperatures.
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Dampier
Package deal to revive the economy recommended in review
The Australian Economic Review issued by the University of Melbourne urges a broad package to revive the economy. Proposals include boosting unemployment benefits and invalid pensions, raising child endowments, granting 520 million weekly to councils, cutting income tax by 5 percent, reducing company tax from 47 3/4 to 44 percent, with two 340 grants per age group to support full employment.
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Ecumonic Review
University of Milbourne
Institute Pecui
Vicious attack linked to brolga and mule incident
A fragmented report describes a brolga and a six year old mule involved in a biting incident. Unclear details point to a patient event and possible medical or emergency response. Further readable fragments mention a ball and Ord, with inconclusive context.
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Mead Ieee
Collision on road leaves four dead near Queanbeyan
Reported near Alice Street in Queanbeyan a serious road collision occurred around 10.30pm yesterday involving a tanker and another vehicle. Initial details indicate one person killed and multiple injuries amid confusing and partially garbled witness statements.
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Shout
Alice Street
Queanbeyan
Attacks on Hanoi renewed by US
War-torn dispatch notes renewed US attacks on Hanoi alongside reports of bushfires near Canberra and a 4008 acre blaze. The APOLLO 17 mission is set to depart for the Pacific, while Australia’s new Labor government faces cabinet challenges amid unemployment warnings.
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Hanoi
Wiley Southeas
Canberra
Pacific
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