Canberra student protests prompt official inquiry report
The Minister for the Interior ordered a full ACT Police Commissioner's report on last week's Canberra student demonstration tied to the Aquarius Festival. Police action, arrests, and alleged brutality are under scrutiny as the minister reviews the use of the Public Order Act 1971 and the riot act provisions. The Commissioner will outline events, authorities aim, and future steps in a public briefing.
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ACT
R. A. Wilson
Canberra
Frida
Aluolynt
Lasse
Wilson
Hamen
Antlei
NT Legislative Council appoints six ombudsmen
Six elected Northern Territory Legislative Council members have become Australia’s first ombudsmen. The six will investigate administrative actions and begin work immediately. The motion, moved by Mr Harold Brennan, faced opposition from six government appointees who abstained. The minister in Canberra noted the decision’s significance and broader implications for inquiry powers.
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Dawin
Norther Territor Legislative Council
Austrayia
Victoria River
Harold Brennan
Sve
Me Munt
Canberra
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Te Yeas
Hook
Legislative Council
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Kidnap Suspect Captured in Istanbul Report
A late news dispatch claims a kidnapping suspect was captured in Istanbul. The report, attributed to a diplomatic source, mentions involvement of a named minister and cites university student connections. No further verifiable details are provided in the fragment.
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UAAP
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Ephyaiir Luray
Varvish
Ckpar
Nebiy Tors
Istanbul University
Woman ordered to repay mistaken pension payments
A Supreme Court judge ordered Melbournes Springvale housewife Diana Burns to repay 96 459 to the Commonwealth Repatriation Department for mistakenly paid pension cheques over more than five years. The court heard Burns had believed the payments were for her late father Gerald Langford Wilton, a World War I veteran, and had informed the department of his death. Burns began reimbursing some sums in 1966 but the court ruled the full recovery due, with costs, and set a one month deadline to repay.
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Commonwealth
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Burne
Threat of acute PS labour shortage in ACT
The Public Service Board warned Canberra's Public Service faces a potential acute labour shortage as growth slows in the 1970s. The board projects ACT staff rising from 22,826 in 1970 to 48,400 this decade, with prior decades showing rapid gains, raising concerns about future staffing.
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Commonwealth Service
Growth in Public Service Faces Cutbacks and Migration
A parliamentary inquiry in Canberra discussed the impact of economic cutbacks on Public Service growth, noting transfers of departmental offices to the ACT and a projected growth rate around 10.2 percent. Officials argued the 1980 ACT job market would rely on graduates from local institutions, with estimates suggesting no shortage of jobs for school leavers, and tourism growth anticipated to create employment opportunities. The Interior Department urged policies to attract workers, while concerns about rising living costs in Canberra were raised as a factor in staffing dynamics.
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College of Advanced Education
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Telecasts of VFL for ACT reach Canberra on CTCT
Direct telecasts of the Victoria Football League games will be shown in Canberra on CTCT from this Saturday. CANFL and VRL officials confirmed after secret talks that such broadcasts would proceed despite limited access in the ACT, opposing ABC TV’s Saturday rugby union telecast.
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Sydney
Immigration Secretary Armstrong Named Head of Australian Department
Robert Edward Armstrong, 39, longtime public service figure and former private secretary to Arthur Calwell, was appointed secretary of the Australian Department of Immigration yesterday. His career includes key roles during the postwar intake and the early recruitment efforts, with recent service as Chief Migration Officer in London since 1962. He succeeds Sir Peter Heydon, who retired days ago.
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Department of Immigration
Australia
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Armstrong
Onerman
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Lowedon
Department
Péter Heydon
London
Amy
Annie Hanspen
Nsw
Immigration policy shifts in London appoints new chief
The 1949 to 1963 period saw H M Armstrong rise through immigration offices to become assistant secretary in London. His 1963 appointment as head of the Immigration Division signals a high level shift as Australia balances population targets with reform, amid funding limits and migrant shortages. Dr Forbes announced the move with the new secretary.
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Ate Armateong
Kingston tenants face uncertainty over redevelopment density plan
Readable fragments indicate Kingston tenants anxious about a proposed density pilot in Kingston while officials have not officially advised if they must move. The report notes assurances from federal treasurer Mr Sheilden in Canberra that information from the national center would remain denied.
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Kingston
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Sheilden
Canberra
Etion
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Enn Adenial
Canberra Times Letters On Student Demonstrations
The Canberra Times reports three letters reflecting mixed views on Canberra student demonstrations last week. The letters discuss police actions and student conduct, with readers weighing responsibility and outcomes.
Homes raid reveals plot to overthrow President Sadat
Police raid on 46 former ministers and party officials exposed a plot to topple President Sadat. The Canberra Times notes the revelation ahead of arrival of savies, with the report filed from Cairo. The piece appears on page 4 of the Canberra paper.
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