Showers threaten perfect track for Cup
The Melbourne Cup favorite hopes a damp track won’t ruin her chances after a windy, improving surface at the Flemington meeting. Predictions for showers threaten the going as pre-race preparations, betting options, and off-course outlets expand across ACT venues with free women’s admission and televised coverage planned at key points.
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Canberra
Act
Webb
Sam
Flemington
Randwick
Prime Minister Whitlam to Fly VIP to Melbourne
Prime Minister Whitlam will fly from Brisbane to Melbourne today aboard an RAAF VIP Mystere jet and return to Queensland tomorrow to resume a holiday. The trip costs about 2000 dollars, with BAC One Eleven option around 3350 dollars. He is to visit Melbourne briefly before returning to Hervey Bay.
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Frank Cranston
Mr Whitlam
Will Fy
Brisbane
Melbourne
Queensland
Whitlam
RAAF
BAC
Whitjam
Near Aide
Hervey Bay
Police drop 39 cannabis charges over Canberra loopholes
Police in Canberra drop 39 cannabis related charges due to anomalies in the territory law. Offenders include about 1022 named individuals as the force waits for legislative amendments. Canberra Health Services reviews the Prohibited Drugs Ordinance while magistrates question plant versus extract legality and potential acquittals. Court actions pause with no immediate new prosecutions expected until law is corrected.
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The
ACT
Canberra Petty Sessions
Ichill
ACT Health Services
Prices rise hit Colgate-Palmolive and Samuel Taylor firms
Sydney report notes a 2 percent rise approved for Samuel Taylor Pty Ltd products including aerial sprays and ironing aids. Colgate-Palmolive received a 28 percent increase on certain goods along with detergents and cleaners. The move affects powdered and liquid cleaners and related items.
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Sydney
Colgate-Palmolive
Samuel Taylor Pty Ltd
Akere
Public hearing on Narrabundah psychiatric centre
The ACT Legislative Assembly’s elect committee on the Narrabundah psychiatric complex will hold a public hearing in the Assembly chamber at Spa today. The committee chair Dr Peter Hughes says representatives from the National Capital Development Commission and ACT Health Services will attend and a residents’ submission from Goyder Street Narrabundah will be received. Proposals from the minister for health Dr Everingham will be displayed from 4 pm.
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Narrabundah
Spa
Peter ‘Hughes
In & Wintecnent
Ment Commission
ACT Health Services
Goyder Street
Mealth
Everingham
Boxing law move to register pros in Victoria
Melbourne legislators plan early next year to register all professional boxers and require regular medical checks. Government action follows a serious youth injury after a boxing bout, with the injured youth undergoing brain surgery and remaining in critical condition.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Two Die in Papua New Guinea Tribal Clash Near Wapenmandy
Police report a fighting outbreak between the Tinlatin and Biopin clans near Wapenmandy in Western Highlands, PNG. In hours of clashes, two people were killed and houses burned while police arrested one minor offender as aid agencies described chaotic scenes.
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Port Moresby
Aserveen
Arc Aid
Aboriginal Mission Under Repeated Seizure Unveiled
A fragmentary report shows Canberra’s Aboriginal mission, long opposed by officials, repeatedly dismantled since its establishment. Spokesmen describe ongoing displacements affecting local Aboriginal residents in front of Parliament House. Authorities note the project’s contentious status and community tensions.
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Pariamen House
Canberra
Balance of payments deficit forecast by official
Balance of payments figures show a large quarterly deficit with a current account shortfall of 4.5 million to 3,000 million and a strong net capital inflow. Mir Crean warned of renewed overseas borrowings since the September devaluation and noted the government built reserves to offset domestic inflation amid weak conditions in major trading partners.
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Australia
Ieeomomie Manakemvent
Wilh Te Publics
Crean
Australia fears sharp imports rise hit growth and pay balance
Australian policy debate centers on external pressures from higher import prices and inflation. Mr Crean warns of risks to growth, balance of payments, and the need for cautious policy as major trading partners slow demand while oil shocks persist. Exports expected to rise about 20 percent this year amid tariffs and devaluation.
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Australia
Australi
Crean
Airlines on Alert for Terrorist Threats in Middle East Asia
Airlines including Cantus British Airways raise maximum security on routes through Middle East and Asia amid threats linked to Japanese Prime Minister Tamika visit. Reports say diplomat escorts and pilots faced tightened checks, with unclear motives and uncertain timing across Sydney and European hops.
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British Airways
Middle East
Asia
Australia
Japan
Tamika
Roth Airlines
Roman Kysipin
Scotland Yard probes Wilson papers burglary inquiry
London police widen a missing personal papers case linked to Prime Minister Wilson to possible burglaries at associates and offices. Detectives review thefts tied to tax files and political contacts as editors are to be questioned.
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Scotland ‘Yard
Me Wilson
Associated Press
Wika
Lond Fiovalman
Wilson
Inie
Mtr
Michel Mallence
Tawners
Anthony Wel
Wilton Peronil
Lady Palkender
Scotland Yard
Footpath Dispute And Political Landscape Shaped By Pot Plan
A dispute in the capital over footpath use involves the placement of flower pots on a city footpath with a department spokesman commenting yesterday. Meanwhile President Ward's Republican Party faces a likely defeat in today’s congressional election, as political maneuvering and last week’s events dominate pages.
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Regalaction
Poly
Aid Pesterday
U.S
Ward
Kiabour Government Proposes Fence Stray With South Africa
A fragmented report notes Kiabour Government plans a policy shift toward closer ties with South Africa as covered across page 5. Aviation coverage highlights improved safe and effective air travel with officials in Canberra speaking to the press on page 11. World News, law, finance, sport, and other pages offer assorted items, including classifieds on pages 15 and 16.
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