Lebanon envoy blasts Israeli policy in Melbourne
Lebanon's first ambassador to Australia, Shalik Ghazzuddine, says Israel cannot be assimilated into the Arab environment and that Lebanon agrees with the Arab stance on Palestine. He accuses Israel of expelling 14 million Arabs from homes and notes two recent Israeli attacks. He urges acceptance of UN Security Council resolution and a political settlement.
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Melbourne
Israel
Lebanon
Australia
Shalik Ghazzuddine
Palestine
United Nations
Security Council
Cook's coins to honor Captain Cook voyage
Half a million dollar coins will be minted to commemorate Captain James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand in 1769 in Wellington. The reverse features Cook's chart of New Zealand, his profile, a drawing of the Endeavour, and the dates Cook's Chart.
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Wellington
James Cook
New Zealand
Cook
Standard of debate improved in House over 15 years
Retiring Hansard reporter A. K. Healy notes the standard of speech making and debate has risen since 1949 when the House of Representatives expanded. He cites more young MPs, time limits, and new tech such as electronic equipment as factors while acknowledging public perception of decline due to late listening and distractions.
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A. K. Healy
Healy
Hansard Yan
Canberra
House of Representatives
Migrant Intake in March Quarter Drops in Australia
Australia’s net migrant intake fell in the March quarter with 7,818 settlers leaving permanent residence and 1,989 others departing, marking a record high quarterly gain for new settlers. Prime figures show a continued strong flow of Greek migrants to New South Wales and ongoing government-private sector talks to boost migration and trade.
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Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Aus- Rence
Tralia
New South Wales
Askin
Athens
Nsw
Rome
Greece
Henry Gullett
Foreign Ministry
Reecessy
Bassy
Extensions to Griffin Centre Contract Details
The National Capital Development Commission awarded a $147 861 contract for extensions to the Griffin Centre off Bunda Street Civic. The project will start next week and add 4 320 square feet of floor space for the ACT Council of Cultural Societies.
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Griffin Centre
Bunda Street
Civic
National Capital Development Commission
ACT Council of Cultural Societies
Melbourne fur sale stampede shocks shoppers
About 2,000 women surged into a Melbourne store at 9 AM to snag a $500,000 fur sale. Hats tossed by salesmen and mink coats at name-your-own prices sparked the stampede, while observer Arthur Sebelius of Connecticut called the rush repulsive and noted it brought out the worst in people.
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Melbourne
Tocay
Alton's
Auto
Arthur Sebelius
Connecticut
Cingcalley
Wentworth Critical Aborigines Need New Housing
Sydney reports show Aboriginal Affairs Minister Wentworth urging better housing and access to education to curb squalid ghetto conditions. He calls for genuine opportunities and a joint Commonwealth-State salvage program to improve urban Aboriginal housing and prospects.
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National Union
Wentworth
Austra
Commonwealth
Sammy
Vicki Hall
Durham
England
Taylor Hall
Wie
Rita
White
Sydney
Charles Perkins
Perkins
Australian Foundation For Aboriginal Affairs
Housing Commission
Lobby Restaurant to Open in Parkes Place in July
The Lobby, a new restaurant in Parkes Place, will be opened in July by the Federal Treasurer Mr McMahon.
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Parkes Place
McMahon
Women Held For Harboring Gaolbreaker Browne
Betty Harris 21 and Jeanette Byrne 25 of Avalon appeared in Central Court on charges of harbouring and possessing pistols linked to escapee Joseph Browne. Browne, 37, recaptured nearby after aid from two accomplices, Keith Hahn and Alfred Morley, with ongoing manhunt. Evidence includes cigarettes found and prior shootout with police. Bail set at 300 pounds each.
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Betty Harris
Jeanette Lorraine Byrne
Avalon
Joseph Browne
Painter
Avalonche
Central Court
Browne
Sydney
Keith Joseph Hahn
Alfred Peter John Morley
Lwho
Ingleside
Rex Browne
CIB
Jeanette
Byrne
Handbag Sale Event Offer Discontinued Styles
Handbag special promotion offering discontinued plastic and leather bags at reduced prices. Some styles listed at half price, presenting strong value for shoppers seeking bargains on handbags.
Price 1 Price White vases and cosmetics sale
Price 1 Price white vases in assorted shapes and sizes all priced to clear. Normal prices apply. Don’t miss this value. Famous Max Factor Facial Bath special offer. Save $1-65 in our cosmetic circle on ground floor. Sparklers cork remover for hard to open bottles insert and push the button Save $2.
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Corkmaster
More fabulous first floor specials worth noting
A retailer promotes fashionable wool anklets offered at 52 cents, highlighting appealing price and first floor display. The note emphasizes affordability and seasonal styling to attract shoppers.
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Mr Askin
Wentworth Critical
Joseph Wilson Browne
Esgarch
Scoop
Henry Mancini
R.C.A
Hilton
Addis
David Jones
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