Free vote on Bill to end hanging sparks debate
The Leader of the House Mr Snedden questioned if Opposition MPs would be allowed a free vote on a Private Members Bill to abolish capital punishment in the ACT. Mr Whitlam urged a free vote, while Mr Snedden warned no pledge on a vote schedule. The bill’s debate was not expected soon.
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House of Representatives
Snedden
Howealy
Whitham
Chip
Lib
Vic
Snednen
Whitlam Emir Menistery
Lauder
Lisa
Whitlam
Fines Waived for 3800 Postal Workers After Strike
The Australian Federal Government will not pursue 84 fines levied on about 3,800 postal workers after a July 1 wage dispute. ACTU president Manik announced the decision, while a Sydney journalist Kevin Perkins plans to publish a biography titled Menzies Last of the Queen's Men, drawing on family and colleagues. Perkins, editor of Sunday Telegraph, will cite extensive political observations from reporting NSW and federal politics.
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Melbourne
ACTU
Manik
Sydney
Robert Menzies Williards
Australia
Menzies
Kevin Perkins
Sir Robert
Syney
Mach
Perkins
Sunday Telegraph
Tours
Nsw
Talks on dumping charges clarification stalled by talks
Talks on dumping charges between Japanese car manufacturers and Austrian customs officials continued amid unhurried negotiations, with discussions focusing on dumping allegations and potential remedies.
Anzac TV attacked in House over programmes
In a House inquiry MPs questioned programmes on national and commercial TV that allegedly mined the Anzac spirit. The Postmaster General was urged to press commercial stations to curb offensive content and to request the ABC to act politely against programmes denigrating Australian servicemen and ex servicemen.
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Anzac TV
House of Representates
Anca
Ceneral
Me Hume
Orm
ABC
J. R. Fraser
Hulmes
Responsibility on community voices in Australian customs debate
The piece discusses a Canberra style debate with figures like Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes and Senator Scott, focusing on a satire controversy linked to ABC programming. It notes moves toward legislation for ABC autonomy and a call for community self regulation amid angry reactions to slogans about Anzac and Japan.
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Way
Scott
Falks
Wilfrid Kent Hughes
Vic
Horie Ho
ABC
Hulme
Parli
Jeramme
Robert Madgwick
Top People Named In Conspiracy Inquiry
Melbourne court hears near prima facie evidence that people in high places were involved in a conspiracy. Four men charged with conspiracy over alleged misuse of car accident details supplied to police faced cross examination. Detective-Sergeant Lawrence said one defendant implicated senior police and a former parliamentary member. Police noted unauthorised information may have been shared and that one partner runs to a member of Parliament. The four defendants are Senior Constable Herbert Perrin, Albert Bilney, Douglas Stielis, and James Higginbotham. They pleaded not guilty and reserved their defence.
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Melbourne
F. Galbally
Galbally
FT. Lawrence
Galbolly
Olive
Arnold
Ale
Crown Solicitor
Department of the State Motor Inurance Office
Soll Jst
Penn
Lawrence
Amn
Herbert Charles Perrin
Springvale
Albert Bilney
Font Kew
Douglas Graham Stielis
James Higin
Afl
Paradise
Ion
Niversity
Commonwealth
Kingston
Istitute of Advanced Studies
John Troughton
K. R. Hodgkin
Jasking
RSA
Accommoda
University
Univer
City House
Planned Second Site For Defence Dept In Canberra
The Defence Department plans a new headquarters complex in Canberra with army navy and air force offices. Spokesman said construction near Campbell Park includes at least three major buildings and a safe on the north east side of Fur The developments could meet state requirements for defence offices in the Russell area.
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Pokewnon
Russell Ane
Snell
Mount Mirwant
Canberra hall plan faces student input and delay
Obscure notes recount Canberra University plans for a new hall overlooking Lake Burley Griffin and the delayed proceedure amid student objections. The article mentions negotiate stages, costs around 500000, and groups debating access and design while seeking end user input.
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Lake Burley Griffin
Soldiers issued with secondhand clothes in early training
The army uses secondhand clothing for new national servicemen during initial training. They receive new items before first leave, after which hand‑me‑downs end. Minister Lynch told the House that initial clothing issues and environment changes drive turnover costs, estimated at 350000 dollars annually. Recruits are given shirts trousers hats field coats and battle dress as secondhand items.
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Lynch
House of Representatives
Scholes
Lab
Vic
Whitlam Attacks Draft Bill On Inquisitorial Aims
Opposition Leader Whitlam challenged the governments draft measure yesterday calling it wide ranging and inquisitorial. He questioned Minister Snedden in the House about the bill's provisions requiring colleges schools and universities to reveal former students details and similar duties on organisations employers and unions as part of the National Service Act.
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Whitlam
Immigration
Snedden
House of Representatives
Labour and National Service
Bury
Sneden
Australia
Debate on conscription bill and conscientious objection in Melbourne
Australian discussions on a new National Service Bill feature Bury defending the legislation as proper. lawmakers promise to enforce duties and confront draft dodgers while pacifists and church leaders urge protections for conscientious objectors. Exemption figures through January show most granted total exemption, with a minority assigned non combatant or rejected for exemption.
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Bury
Australian Academy honors six scientists at Canberra meeting
National University researchers are among six fellows elected by the Australian Academy of Science at its Canberra gathering. Names include H A Buchiabl of Melbourne and No Watson-Monss of Sydney, with Dorothy Hodgkin receiving the academy’s highest honour as a corresponding member. Other inductees span Adelaide and Monash, reflecting broad scientific achievement amid complex references to policy and research directions.
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National University
Australian Academy of Science
Canberra
Nobel
Fein Cero Lam
Padua
Amin
Fosiitin
Hay
University of Adelaide
Orlon Optical
P.V. Faun
Caw
St Vincents
Military School of Medical Re
Edwards
Melbourne
Asis
J. M. Swan
Monash University
Mel
Sey
Spy network exposed on Westarn Alsatian campus
Perth report by Pelican cites editor Peter Hagy-Ristic of a campus spy ring exposing student meetings and activities. ASIO involved, alleged year-long operation, with one student allegedly blackmailed and promised to reveal names if denied.
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Perth
Westarn Alsatian University
Peter Hagy-Ristic
Pelican
Pelican Today
Este
Ing Students
Hagy Rustic
ASIO
Hagy- Ristic
Publisher Gordon Fraser Advocates Public Taste in Cards
In Canberra, publisher Gordon Fraser argued that public taste outgrows retailers. He promotes well designed, sentimental free of clichés Christmas and occasion cards, aiming for discerning buyers and better export markets. Fraser says good taste can command fortune while avoiding gimmicks.
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Gordon Fraser
Britain
Austria
Fae Sera Tuyer
Peirceberg
Fraser
Ike Robin Fedbeeaath
Esigny
Willy
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Defence Dept
Matus Matsio
Canafra
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Vat Smith
Mn Mulano
Hmas Canberra
Canberra Community Hospital
Ioeara National University
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McCoy
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Bill
Homer-Green
Draft Resistance Movement
Nue
Aratta Tedgers
Presbyterian Church of Australia
Australian Council of Churches
Norman Uch Jinev
Melbourne University Labor Club
Michael
National Hat University
Professor Hodgkin
A.N.U
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Metra Btvaire Mos, Oel
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