Renewed fighting in Bacau Timor reported by Antara
Jakarta based Antara says fighting flared in Bacau the second largest town in Portuguese East Timor with Fretilin defending against pro Indonesian troops. Pro Indonesian forces linked to UDT and Avocet Party pressed west of Dili while Los Palos saw additional clashes. An armed movement reportedly emerged around Bacau near its airport amid ongoing violence across the eastern Timor island.
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Los Palos
High Court to Hear Challenges to Electoral Act
Sydney Sunday report: A Full Bench of the High Court will begin hearing challenges to the validity of the Commonwealth Electoral Act. The action centers on constitutional questions arising from changes to electoral law and voting procedures.
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Sydney
High Court
Policeman narrowly escapes injury in Barry Drive crash
Constable Kevin Leonard Smith, leading three motorcyclists toward Civic, escaped major harm when his bike veered at 80 kmh on Barry Drive. He leapt off as the bike struck a safety rail and a light pole, causing extensive damage and debris. He was treated at Canberra Hospital and released.
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Kevin Leonard Smith
Canberra Hospital
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Civic
Belconnen Way
Clunies Ross Street
Liberal selection for Senate in ACT race features Knight and Crouch
Australian Embassy counsellor John Knight and Liberal Party journalist Trevor Crouch won first and second places respectively to contest the ACT Senate seats. Knight, 31, selected in absentia, has a long Foreign Affairs and academic background, including posts in India Fiji and Saudi Arabia. Crouch built a varied journalism career and sits on a board. both are on the Liberal ticket as party candidates.
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Liberal Party Federal Secretariat
Trevor Crouch
ACT Senate
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Armidale
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Ment of Foreign Affairs
University of New England
Chi of International Relations
ANL
Jeddah
Crouch
North Curtin
We Sane 3
Wat
Tribal clash in Mapua New Guinea highlands highlights weeklong clashes
In Mapua New Guinea's western highlands distict hundreds of Mur ring triteamen engaged in a weeklong clash. Reports say several warriors were fazed as tensions intensified across the regional tribal rivalries amid ongoing tensions.
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New Guineas
Nicklaus Wins Open at Australian Golf Club
US star Jack Nicklaus clinched his fourth Australian Open at the Australian Golf Club finishing three strokes ahead of Bill Brush. NSW leader Billy Dunk collapsed in the final round with a 77, tying for third with Gary Player, David Graham, and Ian Stanley as Nicklaus shot a final 72 apart from a three-putt bogey at the fifth.
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Jack Nicklaus
Australian Golf Club Today
Bill Brush
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Billy Dunk
Gary Player
David Graham
Ian Stanley
Nicklaus
Suleiman favourite for Cup at Melbourne
New Zealand four year old Suleiman moved to 2 favourite for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup after a convincing win in the 2,500 metre Hotham Handicap at Flemington. Jockey Pat Trotter, who rode Analight to Caulfield Cup glory last month, rode Suleiman to victory yesterday and will ride him in the Cup. Think Big and Leica Lover sit at 10/1, Taras Bulba at 12/1 in Cup betting.
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Fraser seeks another meeting with Sir John Kerr in Melbourne
Fraser, leader of the Federal Opposition, gains approval for a second Melbourne meeting with Governor-General Sir John Kerr to discuss the political crisis. After a lengthy Liberal meeting condemning Whitlam's claim to govern without a Budget, Fraser vows to stand firm and push for a general election.
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Poll demands to continue in constitutional crisis stance
The meeting highlighted the Constitution's provision that the Commonwealth's legislative power rests with a Federal Parliament and defended the right of the people to judge via a general election. It warned against Labor's attempt to block campaign funds and discussed calling Sir John Kerr to report on Melbourne discussions. Attendees included Fraser and multiple state leaders, stressing a full House election to resolve the crisis.
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Whitlam accuses Anthony of CIA ties in Australia
Prime Minister Whitlam linked National Country Party leader Anthony to CIA money in Australia during a Port Augusta rally. Anthony denied the charge as fabrications and questioned Whitlam’s grip as legal actions loom.
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Fraser
Towns prepare flood defences in Victoria floods
As the Murray River swelled through Echuca in north central Victoria, towns downstream readied defences. The river hit 12.2 metres at 7 pm while authorities debated if the peak had passed and warned of more rain. Sandbags from Army sources were arranged for levees as Swan Hill and Echuca faced rising waters.
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Weather Bureau
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Ebbea
Natural Disasters Organisation
Khemlani to Leave Australia After Second Attempt
Sydney report states London financier Tirath Khemlani departs Australia on Sunday to finish his overseas loan-raising activities for the Federal Government. Knight Craw acknowledges the plan and says Khemlani will return later this week after settling his affairs.
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Tirath Khemlani
Australia
Knight Craw‘ao
Khemtani
Advice to Bryant to ignore Assembly Levy CHALET
Bohun Riveti argues that details of the past three years occupancy of the State Electricity Commission's resort chalet will reveal faces in Victoria Government. The piece notes that the UN Security Council dispute is mentioned with Moroccans referenced in a world news context.
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Bohun Riveti
Bomb blasts pavilion at Brighton landmark
Bomb explosions at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton extensively damaged ground floor rooms. The pavilion’s director John Morley called the damage irreplaceable and said repairs will take years.
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Royal Pavilion
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