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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1975

Page

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Connor wins approval on sandmining permits

Minister for Minerals and Energy Mr Connor wins Cabinet approval for export permits for Fraser Inland sandmining, amid internal debates and threats to resign. Prime Minister Whitlam supports the decision as caucus discussions hint at further contention and continued operation despite environmental concerns and a pending inquiry.

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Misused asylum migrants create political uproar in Australia

Prime Minister dismisses misspent refugee claims as a government probe unfolds. Whitlam cites a man who brought 20 relatives to Australia, accusing him of misleading immigration officials. Embassy records and officials in Canberra confirm visa applications and responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Labor.

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BHP cast order in Melbourne decision on ion for a 14 per

In Melbourne on Monday the press reported unclear wordings about a BHP cast order and a decision pending on a payment of 14 per cent. The report noted the lack of clarity and potential implications for the company and its stakeholders.

Melbourne Mon

Boxed guards around the house project proposal in parliament

The minister and Mr Uren seek approval for four bone linroent ficruse barriers with national police security in the area. The proposal notes costs of 324,000 and requires passage by both Houses after consideration by Senators and the Speaker.

Tor Urban Uren Sreecou Fe Australia Polles Cepia Senate

Women diplomats to be posted with husbands

The Department of Foreign Affairs plans first double postings for two women diplomats and their diplomat husbands. Readiness for shared posts includes arrangements to place both spouses, potential leave without pay, and August and July moves to New York and Washington.

Department of Foreign Affairs Manila Anson Mre Forrester New ‘York Countess Ie

House backs one year separation as sole divorce ground

The House of Representatives passed Section 48 of the Family Law Bill by 66 to 52 to make irretrievable continuous separation the sole ground for divorce. Debate featured seven amendments none adopted, and the bill's other sections creating the Family Court of Australia were approved 26 to RS. Debates noted non party line votes with many amendments to be moved in committee. A demonstration in support of the bill drew about 50 people at Parliament House led by the Divorce Law Reform Association, with advocates urging passage as a progressive reform.

House of Representatives House Family Court of Australia Senate Elliscott Lib Nsw Fraser Stewart Preett Parliament House

WA Country Party Quit Coalition Talks Over Portfolio Policy

Western Australia politics see negotiations collapse as the Country Party refuses Premier Sir Charles Court’s terms for participation in a Liberal led government. The CP balks at ceding the Deputy Premiership and insists on its traditional leadership role despite accepting the Agriculture ministry. The party withdraws from coalition, leaving three ministers in a two‑member cabinet and signaling a political setback for the coalition plan.

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Union to Seek Insurance Loans and Services Cuts

A clipped draft outlines the ACTU planning to seek insurance loans and press services cuts. It references strategic aims, mentions North Korea footage, and hints at broader pledges and international developments. Named entities include US, Indochine, Gwynne Dyer, and South.

Indochine North Korea Gwynne Dyer

Contracts for 1300 hoses set at 50 million dollars

A brief item notes that contracts for 1 300 hoses for Darwin have been set at a total cost of 50 million dollars. The source mentions pages and sections including World News and sport, indicating a newspaper issue with multiple sections.

Darwin

Racehorse Jumps for Joy at Port Augusta Meet

Adelaide Monday race report describes a horse opening and nearly leaping into the trainer's arm at Port Augusta Racing Club. Another runner Gwenelyn bolted from the starting stake and withdrew from the race, sustaining a minor foreleg injury.

Adelaide Arme Port Augusta Gwenelyn Shaiawe

Minister condemns bias at hostels in Canberra

The Minister for Housing and Construction Mr Johnson said Commonwealth hostels in Canberra discriminated against blue collar workers. He noted about 3000 bed spaces exist in the ACT with fewer than 400 available to blue collar workers and said policy changes would require government action. A spokesman for the Minister for the Territory agreed with the view.

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Damages award in road accident case records

Avmiratum records note damage awards totaling 301076 dollars for injuries to Mr Tamer illam tay, 31, in a road accident reported yesterday. Jurisdiction and other details are unclear due to damaged text.

Tata Tamer Illam Tay

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