Bogus press statements target Defence and AG department in Canberra
Bogus press releases purporting to come from the Department of Defence and the Attorney-General’s Department were mailed to newspapers in Canberra. They imitate official style, aim to discredit security services ahead of Justice Hope’s Royal Commission hearings in Sydney next week, and include details on rationalising security services and inspecting ASIO files.</s>
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Department of Defence
Attorney- General’s Department
Justice Hope
Royal Commission Into
Security Services
Australia
Sydney
Defence
Attorney-General’s Department
RAN
Canberra Times
Canberra
Barnard
Department
Enderby
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Kep Enderby
ASTO
Australian Security Inteligence Organisation
Peter Barbour
Canberra approves Narra Bundah caravan park plan
Canberra plans a medium term Narra Bundah caravan park along Jerrabomberra Avenue near the drive-in theatre. The Department of the Capital Territory has advanced planning for low cost accommodation, with private operation likely but not confirmed.
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Narrabundah
Jerrabomberra Avenue
Department of the Capital Territory
Was
Arrabundah
Agreement Signed for Scientific and Technical Cooperation
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Hesee and Indian External Affairs Minister Mr Chavan signed an agreement in New Delhi yesterday for scientific and technical cooperation between the two governments, announced in Canberra.
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Hesee
Chavan
New Delhi
Canberra
Bomb report evacuates hotel and reveals empty carton
About 200 people were evacuated from the Lake side International Hotel after police received a bomb report. Officers found a sealed beer carton on the second floor that, when opened, contained two telephone directories.
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Lakeside International Hotel
Market poll on national majority for referendum decision
London reports a White Paper outlines a mid 1975 referendum for Britain to decide EC membership by a straight national majority. All voters on current register plus peers would vote, with central counting in London taking about five days. Regional splits sparked by Scottish and Welsh nationalists are noted.
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London
Britain
Orm
Fire brigade wagon from Tasmania sells for 4000 pounds
An 1824 Merryweather fire brigade wagon from Tasmania was sold to the Federal Government for 4000 at a Sydney auction. It was a major item in an auction of colonial furniture and antiques. The cart, shipped from England to Van Diemen's Land in 1824, will be displayed in a Canberra museum and later in other Australian capitals.
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Sydney
Merrywheather Fire Brigade
Tasmania
England
van Diemen’s Land
National Estate
Canberra
Citiea
Court case on Senate choice likely
Sydney report notes NSW Government plans to appoint Alderman Cleaver Bunton of Albury to a Labor Senate vacancy, with the decision seen as nearly certain to be challenged in the High Court. Opposition Leader Wran warned of a challenge after a cabinet backed the appointment and Liberal and Country Party MLAs endorsed the move following a legal counsel session.
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Sydney
Nsw
Cleaver Bunton
Albury
Senate
High
Wran
NSW Legislative Assembly
Liberal and Country Party
Alderman Bunton
Government faces landmark joint sitting over Senate vacancy
NSW Premier Lewis nominates Alderman Bunton to fill Justice Murphy's Senate seat amid looming constitutional questions about joint sitting rules. Opposition warns of High Court challenge. Bunton could wait months or years for seating if blocked.
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Wran
Ilam
Whitham
High Court
Alderman Bunton
Senate
Lewis
Bunton
Coast Guard Sought To Combat Drug Trafficking
The Senate health committee urged Cabinet to consider creating an Australian coast guard service to curb narcotics smuggling. It noted smugglers use advanced transport methods and that Customs and Excise plans include greater sea and air surveillance and new tech aids. A suspect-personal alert system and a computerised airport program are being rolled out.
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Senate
Standing Committee On Health and Welfare
Customs and Excise
MP's mattress money sparks pecuniary interests debate
Minister for Labour and Immigration Cameron told MPs a Canberra maid once found 5000 pounds under a Liberal politician's mattress. He used the remark to illustrate corruption risks and urge MPs to disclose pecuniary interests during committee evidence. The remark drew criticism from CP members who questioned its seriousness.
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Labor and Immigration
Cameron
Canberra
Country Party
Anthony
Nixon
Decision on UK MP Stonehouse to leave Australia
The Minister for Immigration told Parliament Stonehouse will be given three days to quit Australia after he ceases to be an MP. Instructions were issued January 15, including deration action if he fails to comply. Health officials say Stonehouse is mentally unfit to stay permanently. In Melbourne, First National City Bank filed a Supreme Court writ seeking $30,241 over an overdraft, with trial by judge only.
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Cameron
John Stonehouse
Australia
House of Commons
Stonehouse
Department of Health
Melbourne
First National City Bank
Supreme Court
London
Strand
Dover Street
National Capital builds 14 Charnwood homes with asbestos walls
The National Capital Development Commission completed 14 houses in Charnwood using asbestos cement sheeting on exterior walls. The Senate moved yesterday to establish a Superior Court of Australia, ending a debate suspended since July. The rising malpractice suits in the U.S. threaten the medical system, with a Washington report noting the strain on doctors and hospitals. Australian arts grants totaling almost 2.75 million dollars were announced by the Prime Minister. An AMA court application to stop private practice rights for salaried doctors in Denberra public hospitals was adjourned to allow case prep. The Opposition shows no halt in the Senate passage of the Corporations and Securities Industry Bill, with many amendments anticipated.
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National Capital Development Commission
Charnwood
AMA
Denberra
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Royal Commission Into Security and Intelligence
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Giogle Mithorly
Lence Besuart Micleses
Sereno
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Attorney
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Australian Security Intelligence Organization
Attorney- General's Department
Fraser
Fry
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Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan City
Parker
Queanbeyan Council
Jim Greer
Black Mountain
Murphy
Liberal-Country Party
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Customs Department
ACT
Superior Court of
America
Washington
Corporations and Securities Industry
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Federal Capitol Press of Australia Limited
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Fyshwick
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Aty Limited
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Canberra City
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