Attempted coup in Ethiopia foiled in Addis Ababa
Heavy shooting rang out at the Grand Palace headquarters of Ethiopia's ruling military council as Addis Ababa Radio announced the foiled coup. Tanks sealed the complex, a curfew was imposed, and officials said the situation was under control after years of political violence and power struggles with Mengistu Haile Mariam and Teferi Bante leading the regime.
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Addis Ababa
Reuter
Ethiopia
Military Council
Grand Palace
Tsegave Dubalke
Demonstration Picnic Fails to Stop Work at Canberra Site
A chaotic Canberra protest outside Lennox House and the Leighton Contractors site ends with demonstrators attempting to halt a 45-tonne earthmover. Miss Pam Townshend leads a mixed group, including students and a delegation from Aboriginal Studies, but workers and police restore order as some protesters jump aboard machines and share beers.
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Molongla
Pam Townshend
Action For Public Transport
Lennox House
ANU
Leighton Contractors
Mas Townshend
Sydney
Canberra College of Advanced Education
Institute For Aboriginal Studies
Melbourne
el Cordobes
Miss Townshend
Drivers’ Union
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemens Association
Malcolm Wenban
Wenban
Canberra
Leighton
ACT
Voters' Voice reports error in 1313 water rate notices
An administrative error sent 1,313 excess water rate assessments to residents in Cook, Weetangera, and Scullin. A Weetangera man received a January 13 notice for July 1975 and July 1976 periods. He was told he must pay 1c per kilolitre instead of 10c. The department confirmed the error and noted the rate change after July 1, 1976.
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Gramam Downie
Cook
Weetangera
Scullin
Voice
Department of the Capital Territory
Knox Calls For Evidence In Brisbane Talk
Queensland Treasurer Mr Knox addressed businessmen in Brisbane, urging the gathering to present evidence to show where the federal race is heading economically. He pressed for clear data on the direction of the national economy.
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Knox
Brisbane
Queensland
State
Liberal Party
Mr Knox
Rnce
Haslem urges strongest line over Canberra Fansport protests
Canberra Member for Canberra Mr Haslem Lib voiced strong action against groups interfering with Fansport development. He deplored the demonstration calling it small and slow in organizing, noting construction work had been underway for several weeks.
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Canberra
Haslem
Lib
16 hour ambulance shifts at Belconnen station raise concerns
Canberra reports say ACT Ambulance Service has run 16 hour shifts since the Belconnen station began 24 hour operation. A spokesman cited fewer than 12 cases since late December and noted overtime depends on staffing and applicant recruitment.
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ACT
Capital Territory Health Commission
Belconnen
Griffith
Commmusion
New Island Formed After Gippsland Meteor Fireball
Melbourne residents report a new mud island near Loch Sport on Lake Victoria shortly after a bright meteor flashed over Gippsland. Scientists debate origin while locals claim a link to the meteor. observers describe a metre by metres mud rise and a strange, oil-like appearance. Geologists seek evidence as seismologists note minor tremors. experts caution against assuming meteor impact despite public interest.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Gippsland
Loch Sport
Bob Schofield
Schofield
Pelican Point
Melbourne University
Big Colours Parade During Queen's Canberra Visit
The Queen will witness Australia’s largest display of military colours and burners in Canberra next month. Each service will field a review party with every colour and banner on parade, a first since 1954. Musicians from all forces will accompany the review and aircraft from all services are planned, from RAAF fighters to Army aviation units.
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Australia
Canberra
Korea
Malaya
Vietnam
Hind
RAAF
Army Avation Corps
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Monash University
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