Liberal Puplick blasts Queensland gerrymander at Young Liberals
Mr Puplick opening the ninth Young Liberals national conference condemns Queensland gerrymander and police manipulation. He accuses the Queensland premier and Country Party of undermining parliamentary democracy, cites NSW attitudes and Western Australian trends, and calls for MPs to reject party dictatorship as he retires as Young Liberals president.
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Queensland premier blasts Puplick and critics
Premier Bjelke-Petersen accuses Puplick of unfounded criticism while stating he is not interested in Northern Federation remarks. Deputy Premier Knox blasts southern spokesmen as uninformed and says Queenslanders tire of such attacks from Canberra.
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Canberra driving tours start on Page 12
The Canberra Times begins a new series of driving tours guiding readers around Canberra and district on Page 12. Also on that page are the ACT visitor's game, surf and fishing reports for the South Coast and east, Cooma club round-up, and several ANT competition entries that closed Friday.
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Pope Paul's Private Meeting With Rome Mayor Described
Vatican City report describes a private audience between Pope Paul and Rome's Marxist mayor Guilio Argin. The meeting, reportedly arranged through France Presse, touched on city governance and political tensions in Rome during a period of upheaval.
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Lillee swings chances in second test at Melbourne
Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee bowled five wickets in seven overs after lunch to spark a Pakistan collapse as Melbourne crowd of over 48 000 watched. Pakistan were 1 46 at lunch and all out for 333. Play resumes after rest day. Full report back page.
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Ford sets NSW record in 400 metre medley win
Sydney report says Olympion Michelle Ford of Curse Park set a new NSW state record for the 400 metre medley at the NSW age championships in North Sydney tonight, clocking 54.73 to win the event. Ny Lockyer, aged two, was noted in coverage as part of the event context.
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Liberal leader Dr Hughes resigns to run as independent
Dr Peter Hughes, head of the ACT Liberal team since 1974, quits the Liberal Party and will contest September’s Assembly elections as an independent. The 44 year old father of eight says party members cannot freely criticise government while in office and vows to serve ACT residents without party constraints.
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Liberal Dr Hughes leaves Liberal Party to run as Independent
Former Liberal candidate for the ACT seat in 1972 and 1974 elections, Dr Hughes, resigns party membership by letters to officials and says he can serve Canberra better as an Independent. He notes the ACT’s unique federal territorial mix complicates party politics and expects no major party in power.
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ACT tests firecopter aid in battling remote bush blazes
ACT Bush Fire Council officers evaluated a helicopter supplied by Helicopter Services Sydney to contain small isolated fires on Uriarra Road. Chief Roger Fenwick noted the base rate of 300 dollars per day and roughly 100 dollars per flying hour, with water dropped from a 300 to 550 gallon bucket operated by an electric signal. Over seven weeks the Hughes 590 helicopter will be used for fire spotting and quick containment when needed.
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ACT budget debate calls for clearer financing and more ACT autonomy
Dr Hughes criticizes Canberra funding as bloated by federal squeeze and lack of a full revenue budget. He urges the ACT Legislative Assembly to gain more responsibility, push a federal ACT development policy, and plan growth with a clear annual expansion target. He notes under 20 percent Commonwealth public servants work in Canberra and cites past election experiences.
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Canberra must be first to apply new gastric syndrome treatment
A Canberra man underwent a nine hour operation at Woden Valley Hospital to remove his stomach and part of the small intestine after a suspected gastrin producing syndrome. Doctors say a new drug called cimetidine, largely unavailable, helped ease symptoms and the patient’s condition improved. The operation marked a potential first in the ACT for this treatment approach.
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Pakistan to Buy Nuclear Plant Amid US Canada Discouragement
Pakistan announced plans to purchase a four‑unit nuclear reprocessing plant from France, despite mixed signals from the United States and Canada. The report notes Defence and foreign ministers commented on the issue, with Islamabad hinting at budgeting for the project and stressing strategic gains.
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CB radio upsets emergency services
Emergency services complain that CB radio users hamper their operations. Fragmentary notes mention a yachtsman voyage delayed by a fouled propeller and a Bathurst Orange centre report. Other items reference Rhodesia talks, a NSW bank notice in Nauru, and lifestyle media notes.
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Ugandan Film Show Promotes Army Barracks Footage
A film titled AaiRup will be shown next week at Urgundam Army barracks. The program follows July releases detailing Entebbe Airport commando aid. Uganda’s Rudio reported via AFP that President Amin praised the film’s depiction of Ugandan soldiers and alleged imperialist actions and schemes.
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Bear snatches photographer in Melbourne park incident
A Canadian brown bear put its head through a car window and bit a man on the shoulder at Rockbank Park near Melbourne. The 43 year old driver, with his wife and two children, opened the window to photograph the bear when it leaned in. He escaped with minor injuries after park staff and paramedics intervened.
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