Patents Office Trade Off Move Between Departments
The Patents Office may move from the Department of Science and Consumer Affairs back to the Attorney-General's Department. The shift aims to keep autonomy while placing the office under broader IP and legal oversight. Uncertainty remains on exact lodging, with hopes for strong independent status amid potential AG involvement.
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Patents Office
Department of Science and Consumer Affairs
Auorney-General's Department
Commission For Consumer Affairs
Science
Attormey-General
Intellectual Property and Industrial and
Department
K. 5. Petersson
Petersson
Aly
Yal Commission
Department of Manufacturing Industry
Halson
Australia
Beanoh
Caymonwealth Bank
Phillip
Cracker Colour Parade At Local Oval Fireworks Display
Crowds watched a cracker colour display as the Highland Society and Buds Club Pipe Band performed. Two clowns entertained children while two Shetland ponies pulled a carriage for visitors after gates opened at 3 pm. Food and drinks were available during a three hour event sponsored by local groups and Apex Clubs of Phaberra.
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Highland Society and
Buds Club
Mrorrow Ana Ymrow
the Oval
Prime Minister names new private secretary and media department head
The Prime Minister Whitlam appoints Jim Spigelman as principal private secretary and head of the Department of the Medias, replacing J. H. M. Oswin. John Munn becomes an assistant secretary in Drbin and Regional Development. Both carry arts and law degrees from Sydney University. The moves follow a spate of internal public service appointments amid government reforms.
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Spigelnan
J. H. M. Oswin
Department of the Media
Labor
Quin
Heer
Gombon
Thit
Australis
Unesco
Paris
Accu
Thi
Whitlaot
Whitham
John Munn
Drbin
Mant
National Capital Developement Commision
Ae Chie
Aren Ws Wiles
Antes Mant
Conberrs Hospitals Board
Spigelman Aind
Man
Sydney University
META
Fracer
Hramehman
Fraser
Hermes set to sail as Canadian court blocks impounder
The Royal Navy carrier HMS Hermes was ordered impounded by a Canadian court in Quebec but rival chiefs urged it to sail. A Defence Ministry spokesman said writs against foreign vessels are legal under international law. The ship had been linked to Prince Charles serving helicopters and is tied to a dispute involving a court action and alleged assault claims.
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London
Royal Navy
Hermes
Quebec
Press Association
Defence Ministry
NATO
Prince Charles
Cantos
Cook
Annre Siar
Price Control Reform Sparks Science and Consumer Reform
A fragmented OCR note cites a government move toward price control reforms tied to science and consumer regulation. It references an official ministerial or agency role and hints at oversight measures affecting prices, with emphasis on consumer protection and scientific input guiding policy.
Queen's Birthday ski season starts with record visitor counts
Dooma Council development officer Cleve Maher said the Queen's Birthday weekend drew about 26 000 visitors through Cooma and a record 1 700 at the Cooma Visitors Centre. Snowfall early in the season was among the best in years with around 28 000 visitors to Kosciuszko National Park resorts Smiggin Holes Thredbo and Perisher Valley. Overnight the Spenny Mountains area saw sunny to windy conditions with roughly 600 000 people expected to visit this winter. Accommodation demand was met with no private bookings needed.
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Dooma
Cleve Maher
Coane Fm
Cooma
Thredbo
Perisher Valley
Maher Saint Jeust
Spnny Mountains
Koscurko
Rome
Crackenbick
Singain
Ister
Ein
Howe
Canberra
Ubon
Collision course warning by union movement notes
A fragmented report discusses a collision course warning issued by a trade union official. The piece mentions mid east concerns, pensions schemes, and potential public service reforms amid unstable political rhetoric. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Mid-East
Israel
Tors Me Rubin
Wide East
Voters Voice Education proposal and old age village note
Voters voice page notes education and a Weston retirement village aim to give older residents a sense of belonging. Brief item mentions ACT beaten by Queens at Ballymore in Brisbane with center back Pare. Other pages referenced include World News Finance Sport and Lotteries.
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Mirinaol
Weston
A.C.T
ACT
Union Ten
Ballymore
Brisbane
Vreven
World News
Culex
Ordinney
Youngest permanent head of a Federal department named
The article highlights Mr Spigelman as the youngest ever permanent head of a Federal department, noting his Sydney origins, education in arts and law, and service in both Whitlam and Fraser eras. It details his career path, prior roles, writings on secrecy, and mentions his connection to the Prime Minister's immediate staff and ABC events.
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Spigelman
Howe
J. Menadne
Iet
Wie Femski
Seigelman
USA
Sydney
Dr Wiefenshi
Wirke
Whitlam
Whailam
Spisgelman
Spiel
Spigetman Hay
Wren
ABC
Almun
Death toll rises across Australia holiday weekend
Fragmentary report notes multiple fatalities across New South Wales Victoria and South Australia during a long weekend. Five to six deaths were recorded in various states with no reported incidents in the ACT.
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Nsw
Wine tax sparks clash in South Australian industry
Anger sweeps the South Australian wine industry over perceived retrospective taxation. Producers argue Coombs and Whitlam era policies allowed deferral of liquor taxes, enabling stockpiling and price effects. The sector fears new liabilities and altered revenue schemes will hit wineries and associated workers in the Murray and Chatfield districts. Page 7.
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Adelaide
Coombs
Ruppst
Japanese Prime Minister Miki Attacked After Speech
Police report Prime Minister Miki was knocked to the ground and struck at least twice by a young man outside the Imperial residence. The assailant, linked to a party faction, was taken into custody as Miki sought medical care and later returned to the Official residence.
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Fokyo
Miki
Ninerat
Etsuku Sato
Miki' Om
Wan
Great Patriotic Party
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