Anonymous donor funds plan to save HMAS Sydney museum
An anonymous benefactor provides 10 million dollars to restore and transform HMAS Sydney into a permanent naval museum. The Foundation of The Sea proposes mooring the carrier in Sydney Harbour with other historic vessels and creating a nationwide search for naval relics to display aboard the ship. The project aims for self funding with Naval Historical Society guidance.
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Counting begins in Japanese elections hit by typhoon
Japan started counting votes in the Upper House election after a typhoon killed at least 47 people. About 49 million of 75 million eligible voters were believed to have cast ballots for 130 seats in the 252 seat House. First results expected around dawn AEST. police prepared arrest warrants for 15 people amid suspected illegal electioneering.
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Late News Quirt Reports PLO Recognition Move
A late news brief notes Sri Lanka's decoding to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. It mentions Farouk Kaddoumi and a broad Asian political department, and states the effort occurred outside international conferences.
Weekend Snow Around the ACT
Snow fell on hills around the ACT with falls as low as 1066 metres in the Brindabellas. The Bureau of Meteorology reports 10.16 centimetres on Mount Franklin and 15.24 centimetres on Mount Ginini on Saturday. Kiandra recorded 20.32 cm of snow, with less at Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley. Several roads closed including Barry Way and routes to Cabramurra Khancoban and Smiggins Holes Guthega.
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Meeting sought with oil firms in Canberra talks
The Canberra Member for Can berra Mr Enderby will meet with Minister Bryant to schedule discussions with oil company representatives about oil heating deliveries for next winter. Major oil firms in Canberra will join to identify key problems and find stabilising actions amid high demand and rapid growth. A Yass mayor reported a tanker of about 8 tons of LPG was sent back to Melbourne due to ongoing industrial trouble.
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Big drop in demand for labour in Australia
Provisional figures show unfilled job vacancies fell by 11 000 to 62 180 in June, a record monthly drop. Registered unemployed rose to 78 827, up 1.4 percent, with Western Australia showing the largest rise. Minister Cameron cited easing demand and the retraining scheme to aid those affected, to be discussed by Cabinet.
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Australia faces rising unemployment amid tariff impact and retraining plans
Mr Cameron links June job losses partly to May distortions from industrial disputes and notes around 3,000 jobs lost to tariff policy with most workers finding other roles. NSW, Victoria, SA and WA show varied unemployment shifts as retraining programs expand and discussion focuses on wages and inflation. The Treasurer Mr Crean says gradual shifts and regional development are needed while industry adapts from cheap textiles to higher quality goods.
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Car tariff cuts spark union to warn of job losses
In Sydney a Vehicle Builders Union official warned 4000 members could lose their jobs if proposed car and parts cost cuts are adopted. The Industries Assistance Commission is expected to report this week on ending incentives for using Australian parts. In Melbourne the Car Consumers Association said tariffs on imported cars should be cut to force Australian makers to compete and improve quality.
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Grassby to Advise on Community Relations Policy
Prime Minister Whitlam announced the appointment of former Immigration Minister Grassby as a special government consultant on community relations. He will advise on anti discrimination legislation, and chair a forthcoming authority to end discrimination based on race colour or creed in Australia. Grassby will also liaise with 2300 ethnic groups and oversee measures to deter racial strife.
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Doctors' dispute may spread warn NSW AMA chief
The president of the NSW branch of the Australian Medical Association Dr E H Morgen warned that the ACT doctors dispute may spread to other States. The note appears amid a broader page of world news and local government items.
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Children injured in Canberra traffic accidents
Two young children were hospitalised after separate vehicle collisions in Canberra over the weekend. Four year old Philip Masters of Nicholas Street Higgins is recovering from surgery for injuries from an accident on Findlay Street. Six year old Michael Blumenfeld of Beaurepaire Crescent Holt is in intensive care after a hit by car at Trickett Street and Beaurepaire Crescent. His father Walter Blumenfeld urged changes at the busy junction, citing frequent near misses and calling for a zebra crossing and stop signs. Toll report page 3.
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Three Ainsworth children found safe after Adelaide search
Ainsworth siblings Noelene 11 Frances 9 and Tan 8 from Tarlee were feared abducted in South Australia. They stayed with a couple before police intercepted near Henley Beach Road. The children, breakfasted on weet bix toast and coffee, are with relatives as police investigate the case.
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