Queen Colourful Figure In Rain Returns After 9 Years
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were welcomed back to Australia after nine years with pageantry despite heavy rain at Fairbairn RAAF Base. They attended a vibrant State Reception in King's Hall with 600 guests, mingling in the Parliament House grounds under clear skies after an umbrella reception earlier.
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Queen and Duke prolong Canberra reception at Jubilee visit
The Queen and Duke extended 26 minutes beyond schedule at a Canberra reception during their 39 day Australia tour. In her first speech the Queen voiced hope to visit more places next time and praised Australia’s distinctive thought and growing world role. Prime Minister Menzies lauded the Queen as central to government as crowds greeted the Royal couple at Fairbairn base and Canberra’s cityscape. The Royal flight arrived on time aboard the City of Perth after a 1500 mile trip from Christchurch.
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Queen and Duke Visit Parliament in Glittering Reception
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a reception at Parliament House amid cheering crowds. Outside 3000 people gathered as officials and diplomats arrived in formal dress while the royal couple appeared in a white satin gown and emerald tiara, waves of applause, and a red carpet entrance to King’s Hall.
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Unemployment in Australia Rises to 111,807 in January
The number of registered unemployed in Australia increased by 10,559 to reach 111,807 in January, signaling a continued deterioration in the jobless rate. The data reflect persistent weakness in the labor market despite broader economic activity.
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Australia sees 2.6 percent unemployment in January
Unemployment rose 2.6 percent across states except Tasmania which fell. NSW Victoria Queensland Western Australia and South Australia posted increases to 3 592 2 777 3 061 1 456 and 902 respectively. January totals show 111 807 unemployed with 72 502 men and 39 305 women.
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Rise of 58 in Canberra Unemployment Figures
Canberra unemployment rose by 58 to 386 people, including 230 men and 156 women, from 328 in December with 181 men and 147 women. The Commonwealth Employment Service placed 206 people in January.
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