Mururoa tests near start amid protest and weather
The report says weather improved as the frigate patrolled a 72 mile zone around Mururoa Atoll. French navigation restrictions came into effect signaling imminent tests. Protesters observed quiet, with no French naval challenge to the Otago, and evacuation of French ground troops noted from Tahiti. The balloon launch will signal the test. New Zealand politics discuss the impact on trade and health. Britain deflects concerns, while Australia notes potential negligible hazard to its population.
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Ururoa Atoll
Otago
France
Mururoa Atoll
Top Liberal Bowen to Join NSW Court of Appeal
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs Nigel Bowen resigns from Parliament to accept appointment to the NSW Court of Appeal. Bowen leaves after holding portfolios in education and science and as attorney-general. A by election for Parramatta is expected within two to eight weeks as the writ issue is coordinated by Speaker Cope.
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House of Representatives
NSW Court of Appeal
Bowen
Siamney
Parramatta
Howen
Loreiga Atta
Theberal Country Party
Guserimenr Lhe
Snedden
Liberal Party
Parramatta Whicoh
Cope
Court of Appeal Appointment Faces Public Scrutiny and By election
The report notes Mr Bowen resigning with a NSW Court of Appeal appointment, urges retirement age of 70 for judges, and outlines implications for a Parramatta by election. It analyzes political impact, Whitlam campaign plans, and likely candidates including Labor’s Michael Whelan amid a tight margin and September timing.
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WISSN
Bowen
Constitution Convention
Sydney Labors
Micha’ Whelan
Labor
Australia to set up mission in Hanoi this month
Australia plans a diplomatic mission in North Vietnam with Bruce Woodberry to arrive July 28 as charge d affaires assisted by first secretary Rick Fraser. Additional officers follow in early August. Two offices will operate from a Hanoi hotel with five rooms for residence. No ambassador appointment yet. Canberra says this builds on February ties and prior talks on relations. Darwin notes Filipino musician Filomeno Fila returning from Australia after deportation talks.
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Bruce Woodberry
Hanoi
Woodberry
Rick Fraser
Fraser
Canberra
Woodbery
United Nations
Ian
Australia
North Vietnam
Ausry
Rison
Darwin
Filomeno Fila
Mail ban by postal union targets doctors' mail
Melbourne Wednesday reports a postal workers union ban against doctors carrying anti government stickers in mail. The action will proceed from today and remain in force indefinitely as part of a protest tied to medicine and health policy.
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Melbourne
Amalgamated Postal Workers Union
Sibie
Swinger Hill leases set for auction in four lots
Thirty five private-enterprise development leases in Swinger Hill will be offered at auction on August 2. The four lots will each hold five to ten leases with reserve prices from 2820 to 4380 dollars. Leases limit development type and outline conditions reflecting a government-like project in Swinger Mull.
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Canberra
Swinger Mull
Cigarette Ads to Be Phased Out Over Three Years
At the ALP Federal Conference in Surfers Paradise, Health Minister Dr Everingham outlined plans to gradually ban cigarette advertising on radio and television within three years. Prime Minister Whitlam and Attorney-General Murphy signaled support, while debates also touched on alcohol ads and expert inquiry into broader advertising restrictions. The move aims to phase out tobacco promotion despite concerns over industry dislocation.
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Surfers Paradise
Dr Everingham
ALP
McClelland
Whitlam
Murphy
Treed
Labor Party
Rewritten 'Matilda' entry pulled from anthem contest
Poet Douglas Stewart withdrew his entry Song of Australia from Australia’s national anthem contest after copyright concerns. The piece based on Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson faced a letter from Grace Harvey’s counsel, and despite six finalists, Stewart suggested the Harvey family wished to keep the original song intact.
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Douglas Stewart
Quest
A. B
Banjo) Paterson
Paterson
Grace Harvey
Sydney
de Harveying
Stewart
Mr Stewart
Askring
ABC
Harvey
Australia
Labor and Liberal Party leaders in Canberra housing policy
A page 10 summary notes tensions between Labor and Liberal leaders over ACT housing policy in Canberra. The report highlights political maneuvering and proposed approaches to public housing within the ACT government framework.
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Liberal Party
Camberra
Watergate
John Mitchell
Senate
Kent Nixon
Portugal
Mozambique
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