Chinese embassy plan announced amid Canberra delays
The People’s Republic of China expects to send an advance party to Australia soon to establish an embassy in Canberra. Spokesmen said the size of the mission and ambassador’s identity were not fixed, with Canberra facilities contingent on arrangements and timing.
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Canberra
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Oil strikes in Western Australia reported by ONTC
Melbourne dispatch notes Woodside Burmah ONTC making its fourth oil strike in the modern NW Shell area of Western Australia. Oil flowed from the well to show initial flow rates but the size of the strike was not yet known.
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Shell
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Duke to Tour Australia Under Duke of Fainburgh Plan
The Duke of Fainburgh will arrive in Darwin on March 17 for a Australia tour in his role as indent of the Crown.
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Duke of Fainburgh
Darwin
Aust
Singapore PM alleges security breaches by Liberals
The Singapore base controversy erupts as Prime Minister Me Whitham accuses the former government of security breaches related to electronic intelligence. Opposition Leader Mr Snedden seeks full disclosure via telegram exchanges and press releases, with Parliament to discuss the Singapore spy base amid calls for accountability.
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Nile Mt
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Tao
Whattam
Whitlain
Drug storage warning heard in ACT Supreme Court
Mr Justice Fox and Crown argued that ACT legislation lacked secure drug storage provisions. Evidence showed ongoing pharmacy drug theft attempts since 1972, with two successful burglaries and breaching efforts at Caner AN pharmacies. The court heard details from Winchester and Sergeant Winchewer as to past incidents and legislative gaps.
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ACT
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Senior US officials to visit Australia
Senior US officials will arrive in Australia within a week to advise the Australian Government on proposed legal and economic legislation. The visit aims to discuss Freedom of Information measures, changes to the Crimes Act, and consumer protection rules, with experts remaining in Australia for consultations and drafting.
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Australia asks Japan for relief for exporters
Australian Minerals and Energy Minister Connor urged Japan to consider relief for exporters after the US dollar devaluation. He met the Japanese ambassador to discuss relief measures while Australian and Japanese buyers were cautious about success. Government and mining sources reported mixed expectations and noted potential leverage by Japan but warned relief may be limited.
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Officials inspect slag dump danger Omicin
A clipped news item notes officials assessing a slag dump risk near Omicin as part of a broader public safety briefing. It mentions the public service career of a longtime official and references health and Canberra meetings, with brief allusions to Indochina and Kissinger talks.
Inquiry on urban land reforms in ACT and Northern Territory
An inquiry will be held into urban land problems in the ACT and the Northern Territory. The Minister for Development and associated officials announced the inquiry and its terms of reference, aiming to examine leasehold systems and rent regimes. Strong entities include the Minister and government departments, with the focus on Canberra and Darwin.
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Canberra
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Capsule unearthed from wartime land lease file in ACT
The Department of the Capital Territory will recover a capsule buried in 1942 as a wartime security measure on Monday. The capsule contains survey plans and land lease information that could have aided restoration of ACT land titles if destroyed. It was hidden near Mt Stromlo along a direct line to Black Mountain.
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Buried Capsule Recovery Led by Noted Official
The burial recovery party will be guided by Mr db Ve Knight, the sole living figure linked to the burial. Knight, former chief development officer in the Department of the Interior funds branch, retired in 1969 and now consults for the ANU Property and Plans Division. Other ANU staff and Capital Territory officials seek details on the capsule contents and weathering, with the Minister for the Capital Territory and department officials attending the briefing at the Mount Stromlo Observatory.
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Department of the Inerior Minment
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ANU
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Sromia
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Israelis claim MiG down in first air combat since 1970 ceasefire
Reports from the area describe an Israeli claim that a MiG21 jet was shot down in daylight combat near Eilat, marking the first aerial engagement between Israel and a neighboring force since the August 1970 ceasefire. Details remain unclear and contested as officials assess the incident.
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