Fraser’s Offer on Supply Moves in Parliament
Fraser told Sir John Kerr the Opposition would be prepared to supply immediately and that the House election would occur with the next Senate election before June next year. He promised six months before an election and noted Mr Fraser’s meeting with the Governor-General. Whitham rejected the offer and urged another challenge on the budget vote.
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Ford fires Colby Schlesinger and seeks NSC shakeup
Top security officials were dismissed as President Ford reportedly fired CIA director William Colby and Defense Secretary James Schlesinger. He also asked Secretary of State Kissinger to resign as head of the National Security Council, amid a tense administration over defense policy and dissent. Unconfirmed reports linked replacements including George Bush and others in the White House cycle.
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Heary Jackson
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Late News Item Cites Detective Questioning of Suspect
Detectives questioned a man believed connected to a local incident. The individual was taken into custody for questioning as authorities pursue leads and assess a potential motive. No injuries or specific locations are confirmed in the readable text.
Parliament Faces New Deadlock Over Budget Vote
Report outlines Prime Minister Whitlam and Opposition Leader Fraser clashing over supply and a potential double dissolution. Government plans to push budget approval clash with Liberal delays as debate intensifies. Public notes focus on constitutional avenues and expert legal advice shaping the crisis.
Pay Rise Deferred by Arbitration Commission
The Arbitration Commission deferred to a 0.8 per cent pay rise with ACTU and unions opposing specifics. The report notes economic strain and uncertain benefits, while union leaders threaten industrial action if pay terms remain unrewarded. John Halfpenny, head of the Metal Workers Union, pledged to organize action in support of wage increases.
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Arbitration Commission
Jary Metal Workers Union
John Halfpenny
Metre deep water floods flats basement and Commons area
Severe flooding left metre deep water in flat basements and the Commons area, forcing evacuations and raising property damage concerns. Residents reported water intrusion amid ongoing heavy rainfall and municipal water management challenges. Local authorities urged residents to stay clear of affected zones.
Melbourne Cup betting drives ACT TAB to heavy wagers
Storming faltered at Windsor while Fury's Order and Holiday Wagon head the field as major groups push for Cup glory. ACT TAB opens a carvan in Civic Square to handle Cup bets, with more than 250000 expected in wagering across seven agencies and branches.
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Bam
ACT Tab Enpeurs
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Melbourne
Ataris
Bc-Tv
River floods near Narrandera widen to 13 kilometres
Sydney report notes the River, swollen by rain, estimated at 13 kilometres wide near Narrandera today. Across the state, floodwaters threaten farmland as the river shifts west. Officials warn of thousands of hectares at risk and urge precautions for residents and crews along the swollen watercourse.
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Narrandera
Iowa
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Jewel thieves steal $80,000 in Elizabeth Street robbery
Four men entered a shop on Elizabeth Street and bound owner Frank Jose and a customer Richard Gillard. They threatened with guns, stole a sapphire, emeralds, and other jewels from an unlocked safe, then fled as police were alerted. Detectives found blood and signs of a struggle behind the building.
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Richard Gillard
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