Investigation Bill sparks weekend Sydney debate on policing
Senior Inspector Antill in Sydney, criticising the proposed 1977 Criminal Investigation Bill as savage and impractical, says the act would overreach and hinder investigations. The bill, drawn by the Australian Law Reform Commission, aims to guide Commonwealth policing and extend to other agencies, drawing heated critique from Assistant Commissioner Watt who warns it may erode police discretion and rights in the crime fight.
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Sydney
Hill Anill
ACT Police
Antill
Australian Institute of ‘Criminology
Australian Law Reform Commission
Filhcall
Commonwealth
Police
Alan Wart
Watt
McAntill
Ellwcout
Polo Force
Dtail
Anul
Palice
Imegny 1
Air traffic controllers strike prompts emergency cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Fraser called Melbourne cabinet emergency to discuss the air traffic controllers strike that stranded over 25,000 people in Australia and abroad. Nixon said the dispute would be reviewed by the Deputy Public Service Arbitrator as unions press for stand-down provisions and wage indexation.
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Fraser
Melbourne
Australia
Canberra
Nixon
Street
TAA
Ansett
Department of Transport
Air Traffic Controllers Association
Garlick
Public Service Board
PSB
Peak Council
Council of Australian Government Employers Organisation
ACTU
Hawke
Tasmania
Launcestin
CAGEO
Hawks
ACTL
Fry talks to Fretilin by bush radio in East Timor
Labor MP for Fraser Mr Fry joined a radio broadcast supporting Fretilin in East Timor on a weekend. A spokesman alleged the broadcast violated regulations and warned of possible legal action. Fry aired a tape with notes from federal parliamentarians including Mr Uren Dr Cairns Dr Cars Senator Bonner and Senator Keeffe.
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Darwin
Fraser
Fry
Noway
East Timor
Wan Seburpen
Dorin
East
Bemis Feeney
Canberra
Mule Awase
Uty
Uren
Cairns
Lab
Vic
Cars
Loss of loved one harms immunity, study finds
Sydney researchers report bereavement lowers white blood cell activity, weakening infection resistance. The Lancet published the 1975 study noting T cell response dropped one to three weeks after loss in 26 spouses of patients who died, with follow up blood and hormone tests weeks later.
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Sydney
Tome
Lancet
Court inquiry and aviation crash linked dispute at Sydney Airport
A court case and official inquiry examined the January 29 Sydney Airport collision involving a TAS Boeing 727 with 92 aboard and a CP Air jet carrying 148, with 240 people affected. Findings blamed three parties, leading to potential civil actions by TAA, CP Air, and CP Air owners. The inquiry noted shared responsibility and set assessments for compensation and fault.
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Aire
Sydney
Airtraffic
Riiler
Perth
Poeific Airlines
CP Air
TAA Ict
TAA
Denstmental
Taleham
Finit
Conmmnivedih A
Comnonwettapainst
PNA
Artoapainiot
Ginkullers
Advisory service RAAT offers air travel review for military and charter flights
Spokesman Fairbairn of the RAAF says the advisory service provides review for military aircraft and some charter travel. Canberra officials note ongoing charter operations amid reports of service disruptions and stranded travelers, with groups urging safer procedures and visual checks for crews and aircraft.
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Raat
Wis
Lr Fairbairn
Raaf Buse
Genierdis
Ality
Canberra
Sant Tial
Parliaments in Canberra Fete 50th Anniversary Highlighted
A chaotic clump of notes covers Canberra 50th anniversary events with Keith Carnall at the opening on May 9, 1927 and celebrations, plus multiple sport items from Queanbeyan blues to local rugby and hockey standings. It notes typhoid cases in Melbourne and reports on soccer, rugby union, and Australian rules football in regional pages.
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Keith Carnall
Win Weber
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Kim Thurbon
Queanbey
Blues
Faye
Manuka
Rage
Collingwood
Camierra
Monyro Hay
Liverpool
Lear
England
Queanbeyan and
Royals
West Worries United
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Mr Watt
Mr Fry
Picturegram
Timor
Try
Frank Cranston
Defence and Aviation
Advisory Service
Parliament
Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital
Thurbon
World News
John Baz
Monae
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