Siege at Queanbeyan Hotel Ends in Police Shootout
A chaotic siege at a Queanbeyan hotel ended with police wounding a rifleman and guests fleeing as shots shattered windows. The assailant, later named as Addejearsihd, was detained after teargas and a security response by officers including a task force. Several occupants were evacuated to Queanbeyan Hospital, with one transfer to a regional facility.
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Thurstey
Fehugen
Ac Dhaor
Penang
Aina vi Liceman
Betes
Ara Foie
Queaneyan
Sunny
Sentaker
Apwkeeman
Ateerty
Bat
Tan Sook
Seraer
Hive
Aly
Sision
Noor Hutch
Forces surprised by Canberra housing loan rule
Servicemen leaving Canberra must discharge all Commonwealth loans before letting their Government houses. Civilians may rent only if linked to Canberra or reasoned stay, with loan clearance required. The Interior Department considers preprint to service personnel and joint government loan rules apply to civilian rentals too. Continued on Page 3.
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Canberra
Ct Monwealth
Hsing
Howling Swan
Commonwealth
ASF
AMC
Sore Widt
Department of the Interior
Uip Commonwealth
Ministers clash on means test policy split in Liberal ranks
A dispute between Treasurer Snedden and Social Services Minister Wentworth over national superannuation and pension means testing threatens Liberal strategy. Wentworth pushed the debate after a policy meeting failed to endorse a hard line, challenging Snedden’s figures. Both sides weigh fiscal practicality and budget priorities, with Cabinet to decide whether to include changes in the policy speech.
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Snedden
Wentworth
Liberal Party
Canberra
Snednlen
McMahon
Salvanan Army Week
Melbourne
Sneden
Australia wins by eight wickets in limited-overs match
Australia secured an eight wick et victory as the Pacific forces and SEATO discussions frame a busy sports and political section. Demonstrations and parliamentary notes surface alongside petrol strike updates and local finance items across pages three and seven.
Violent Prison Break Injures Warders at Bendigo Prison
Eight prisoners armed with knives and iron bars attacked warders during a breakout at Bendigo Training Prison. One warder suffered a deep stomach stab wound. others were beaten. Prisoners reportedly forced a gate, moved to a basketball court and then over a wall and fence before escaping. Senior Detective Tan Stanger said several officers were stabbed and fights erupted as inmates overpowered staff.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
Muruor
Tan’ Stanger
Hioe
Kriven, Seno
Wayere
Ianyer
New Coalition Forms in Mali Government
Mali's Prime Minister Avdreott presents a 25‑member cabinet to President Leone, backed by Democrats and Liberals with outside Republican support. The new center government faces currency, crime, press, health, prisons, and education reforms, plus development projects. United States approves reopening Australia meat imports, boosting beef exports.
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Rome
Reuter
Avdreott
Leone
Aimee Bary Cotton
Chin Democrats
Social Democrats
Italy
Andreonti
Uni
Traly
McMahon
Sinclair
United States
Princess of Tarmania sails to Tasmania last voyage
Melbourne dispatch reports the Princess of Tarmania departing for Tasmania for a final 13 year service. On her return next Wednesday she will be berthed to await a buyer.
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Melbourne
Mon
Gay
Princess of
Tasmania
Charley Girl
Tovar
Denise Young
Rivett Parents Aid Queanbeyan Pre School Effort
Rivett and Canberra parents rallied to support Queanbeyan Pre-School Association as it seeks funds for a second preschool. After a Canberra Times article and a letter to the editor raised concerns over NSW subsidy denial, locals organized a meeting and raised $40 to aid the project. Mrs B. Maden, president, thanked supporters and said Canberra groups were asked to help. about 50 Canberra preschools reportedly offered similar assistance.
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Rivett
The
Queanbeyan
Canberra Times
Nsw
Queanbeyan Pre-School Association
Rivett Prep School Association
B. Maden
Canberra
Population rise in ACT and states per preliminary data
Preliminary figures from the Saskatchewan Bureau show March population increases across Australian states and territories. ACT leads with about 9 percent higher than a year ago, while Victoria and Queensland report substantial gains and the Northern Territory shows growth as well.
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Sasky Bureau Yeverday
Maren Wat
Simon
Brickets
Benno
Fen
Victoria
Queensland
Trav
South Australia
Western Australia
Lozi Fom
Tasmania
Northern ‘Territory
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Sydney
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David Solomon
Pollticy Columa
Australia
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Canberra Theatre Centre
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NEW Coalition
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David Jones
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