Canberra Abattoir to halt slaughtering from June
The ACT Government plans to stop slaughtering at the Canberra Abattoir from June 1 while awaiting potential sale or lease offers. About 45 employees will lose their jobs. Ministers and council members criticized the move, debating broader regional implications and alternative abattoir options.
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IL. R. Fraser
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Late News Roe Snr Wins Washington Favored Winner
In a late report from Washington the apparent favorites secured a decisive win as the field closed. Bas was among the notable contenders, with Eisenaemer and Pro Goat among referenced entrants amid the unsettled result.
Gorton to lead talks in United States and Ottawa
The Prime Minister Mr Gorton flies to Washington for talks with President Nixon and Mr Trudeau in Ottawa. He will meet Mr Nixon twice with a White House dinner in his honor and discuss a new US Ambassador to Australia. The delegation includes top aides and secretaries.
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Iiinerary
Death of famous boxer Archie Bradley in Gympie
Archie Bradley, 72, one of Australia s greatest boxers, died at Gympie Hospital after a long illness. His career featured remarkable fitness and stamina with 23 three minute rounds. He won the Australian welterweight championship in 1922 and fought in 40 more major bouts.
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Australia
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Jamison Centre leases sold to Jamison Developments
A Canberra development company bid 1 111 870 to secure five Jamison Centre leases in Belconnen while G J Coles and Co Ltd paid 260 000 for Jamison supermarket site and oil firms bought three service station plots. The purchases form part of a five‑site auction series envisaged to rationalize Belconnen Town Centre leasing.
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Macquarie
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J. Bo Young
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Moat
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Department of the Interior
Muncquarie
Woden Town Centre
St John withdraws as Liberal candidate for Warringah
Sydney report says Edward St John’s electorate branches accepted his withdrawal as endorsed Liberal candidate for Warringah after a three hour closed meeting. He will sit as an Independent Liberal in the House and may contest again as an independent. Attending delegates and senior Liberals debated motions tied to Mr Gorton and PM policies.
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Edward St. John
Warringah
Mosman
Bowen
NSW State Liberal Party
F. M. Osborne
NSW Liberal Party
John Carrick
St. John
Liberal Party
Gorton
House of Representatives
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Liberal Meeting Ends Without Confidence Vote
The NSW Liberal meeting declined to back a confidence motion against the Prime Minister. Representatives explained the party’s stance after Liberal MPs condemned St John’s actions and called for his resignation, while St John insisted his stance could influence Australia’s course. The session closed with thanks to St John and his wife for service to the Warringah electorate.
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Gorton
Bowen
Nsw
Warringah
NSW Liberal
Four reasons St John gave for not serving under Gorton as Liberal Leader
Mr St John listed four grounds for refusing Liberal leadership under Gorton. He cited one man rule via ministerial choices, the PM’s public service stance, advisory neglect, and policy forethought without cabinet or expert consultation. He recalled November 1 1968, alleged deception over November 4 policy shifts, and criticized Gorton’s conduct and departure from Liberal policy on defence, Commonwealth-State elections, and overseas investment.
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Gorton
House of Repre
Pope names 33 cardinals amid historic record growth
The Vatican said the Pope named 33 new cardinals and two discloseable names. Elevation to the Purple will be April 28 in a secret consistory, boosting Sacred College to 134. Notable appointees include Archbishop Yu Pin of Nanking and Archbishop Peter McKeefry of Wellington, among others from the Philippines, Brazil, Scotland, Canada, and beyond.
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Nanking
China
Formosa
Peter Thomas MccKeefry
Wellington
New Zealand
Word for students from retiring ambassador Crook
The retiring United States Ambassador to Australia Mr Crook praised students yesterday and urged preparation for change and Australia’s role in meeting it. In London the British Labour Party faced three crushing by elections, observers said.
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