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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1969
Page
10
The Australian Labor Party prepares for its Federal Conference at the Chevron Hotel Melbourne as an upcoming preelection barometer. The Tasmanian branch’s Harradine dispute risks disrupting unity efforts while leadership weighs factional tensions and electoral strategy ahead of the Gorton Government.
Fragmented discussions reveal party divisions over leadership and policy shifts. The report notes the committee tensions, the role of executive aides, and potential repercussions for the party's standing as leaders debate policy changes and conference outcomes.
Fragmentary report quotes Mr Whitlam urging unity amid protests over an act, mentioning Labour and other political figures and locations. The text references tensions, policy discussions, and secrecy with incomplete, garbled phrases and unclear names.
Sunday report cites sign of strains within the Federal Labor Party as disagreements at the conference threaten unity over abortion law and a proposed criminal code. Key figures Whitlam and O’Connor face questions on policy direction while committee debates potential reforms and parliamentary strategy.
The Tasmanian delegate Mr Brian Harradine will miss the first day of the ALP Federal conference in Melbourne. Officials cite travel delays and a late Tasmanian hearing as reasons. Labor offers to fund attendance but the party weighs access restrictions amid dispute.
A missing fisherman from Grey, Leonard Walls, was found dead off the South Australia coast. A dinghy sighting and a coast guard search were reported near West Rocks Beach, about six miles north of Cape. The fragmentary text references conscription, parliamentary institutions, and political objections but provides no coherent additional facts.
A fragmentary notice reports barmaids involved in a gambling or wagering dispute with unclear details. The text hints at financial stakes and potential involvement by unspecified parties. Further readable elements discuss conditions or restrictions.
Rev Newman cites unnamed stirrers delaying land sale as Bougainville talks stall. Administration may seize land if offers are rejected. 640 acres in Torres de Taravona area and 00 acres on Taravana land sought for a contract site and storage. Deadline set for next Friday to finalize deal amid village opposition and production needs.
In Port Moresby about 40 placards and protesters decried alleged racist policies of local clubs. Native residents and groups urged land rights and equality, while club officials faced calls to address native exclusion. The controversy spanned club memberships, land applications, and calls for federal safeguards amid political debate.
A Perth area tornado damaged roofs and homes near Wembley Downs and suburbs, injuring none reported while crews searched for missing animals and residents. Winds scattered debris as workers on rail lines and in commercial districts assessed wreckage and safety risks.
ACT cultural societies leader Camp says further extension needed as six exclusive use rooms for specialised activities like dark room work are demanded. Lady Hasticks opened a new wing that doubles the centre size. Sir Nixon opened the G S Daley Memorial Garden honouring late cultural figure Mr Daley in Canberra.
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