Patrol thwarted near Prime Minister's Lodge bombing incident
Early yesterday a bomb device was placed at the Prime Minister's Lodge and shots were fired between a Commonwealth policeman and an intruder. Police say guards did not alert ACT Police for about an hour. an olive firearm was fired and the intruder escaped in a car with an accomplice. Grounds watchers found petrol and damage, the top doorway of the Lodge burned and no pursuit vehicle available.
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Attack at Lodge prompts heightened security in Canberra
Commonwealth Police report two prior home made incendiary attempts at the Lodge in October and November. A man about 30, tall and slim, wearing a Canadian type woodsman cap and jeans, may have been wounded after a shot fired by a policeman. No blood found. Prime Minister McMahon and family away in Sydney. Four member guard extended at Bellevue Hill home. opposition calls for swift apprehension and release of the intruder description delays spark concern.
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Fourteen Brisbane police cadets dismissed over attitudes
Brisbane police today dismissed fourteen high school cadets training for the new police academy after reviewing their assessments. Commissioner Whitrod cited absenteeism and disinterest, noting teachers reported unwillingness to work at school or home despite good pay. Police Union leader Edington called the move ill timed.
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Canberra man to face charges over Melrose Drive hit and run
A 46 year old Canberra man will appear in the Canberra Petty Sessions today on several charges linked to a hit and run in Melrose Drive yesterday. A boy struck by a car near the Philip Swimming Pool was treated at Canberra Hospital and later discharged.
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Canberra Hospital
Fragmented local notice yields unclear event title
OCR segment unclear but mentions a time near seven, a person named Renee Mab perhaps, and an event or meeting with gunfire or shooting terms. Details are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a scheduled action or incident to be clarified.
Hot Christmas Weekend Forecast With High Temps
The weather forecast predicts hot conditions for today and the Christmas weekend. Yesterdays high reached 90 degrees, 12 above average, with similar warmth expected on Christmas Day and Sunday.
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Bureau of Meteorology
Canberra Times disrupts service with one-day pause
The Canberra Times announces it will not publish tomorrow due to irregularities in today’s issue and states publication will return to normal on Monday.
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Canberra Times
Different outlook on a parity in Australian dollar
Movements in currency prices over the past two days have altered the Cabinet's view of the Australian dollar's parity. The depreciation against major currencies, especially the US dollar, has negated earlier gains from the dollar's slight devaluation. The Government faces political pressure as the currency shifts complicate the IMF settlements and potential compensation payments.
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Australia
Britain
Four Leaf Clover Find Stuns Canberra Youth
Canberra youth Jeff Allen, 15, found four four leafed clovers and a five leafed one, then discovered a six leafed clover at Lyneham squash centre. The Department of the Interior said four leafed clovers are very rare and five leafed ones extremely rare, prompting Jeff to verify by returning to the plant. A second four leafed clover and a six leafed clover from two stems were later found.
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Four Victoria shop boards grant 40-hour week
Victoria's four shop boards yesterday approved a five-day working week for shop assistants to start in January. The Food Shops, General Shops, Clothing and Footwear, and Electrical Furniture and Hardware Shops Boards set a 40-hour week with at least every third Saturday off. Assistants may work one night a week until 9pm.
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Soviet Sub Sighting Report From Western Sources
Western military sources report two Soviet submarines sighted near Singapore and two surface vessels following a similar course from the South China Sea. The report notes both submarines appeared one day astern of the subs, with details unclear due to source limitations.
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South ‘China Sea
Recognition ultimatum given by India in cytokine era
The Indian Foreign Minister Swaran Singh said world recognition of Bangla Desh would speed India's troop withdrawal. He cautioned immediate withdrawal was unacceptable as Bangla Desh needed time to stabilize and allow refugees to return. He linked release of Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to stability but not to negotiations with Pakistan.
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Barnard calls for debate on Australian dollar value
Deputy Leader Barnard urged a full parliamentary debate on the new dollar parity. He criticized the cabinet decision as misrepresented and demanded clear explanations of its effects on all Australians. Senator Kiafr accused the government of coalition compromise behind the devaluation. In Sydney, miners watched export earnings voice concern, while London banks prepared for a dollar rate around 2.139 to 2.149.
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Caneberra
Verth
Country Party
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London
Ney
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National Bank of Australasia
ACT Concern Over School Staffs In Canberra
The ACT teachers and principals association voiced concern over staffing arrangements for Canberra secondary schools for the coming year amid confusion. Page 3. Also reported: Bristol police clash with the IRA in Northern Ireland. Page 5. Aviation aid from Australia eyed after talks with Mali official. Page 4. Mining stocks rise after dollar devaluation. Back Page. Path finder yacht disqualified in Southern Cross regatta. Tasmania match result noted.
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Canberra
Boost sought by department of trade and industry analysis
Bruce Juddery notes department afbuers look for new poles to beat ie importance as major policy issues dim. The piece discusses the DTI's evolving role and its public policy impact with a focus on central administrative influence.
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