Yachts Aim For World Record In Sydney Clipper Race
The leading clipper Great Britain II edged toward Sydney after winning the first leg off Black Point and expected to reach Sydney Harbour near 4 am. French entry Kriter Tl trailed about 48 kilometres behind with whale damage and pumps manned, both boats chasing the 69 day London to Sydney record set by Patriarch.
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Soviet KGB Agents Named In Canberra Visit News
Two top Soviet scientists linked to the KGB will visit Canberra for talks with Australian officials under a science and technology cooperation pact between the USSR and Australia. The names A Kuzin and A A Kulikov appear in the KGB appendix cited in John Barron's book, with the visit not yet announced by Australian authorities. The agreement was signed by Prime Minister Whitlam in Moscow earlier this year during his European tour.
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Foreign Relations Department
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Foreign Relations Board
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John Barron
Australia
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North Korea Breaks Ties With Australia Over Embassy Exit
North Korea formally cuts off relations with Australia and orders the Australian Embassy out of Pyongyang. Canberra says the North Koreans retreated their Canberra embassy unopened and delivered insulting notes while proposing to have China look after Pyongyang's interests. The Australian embassy delivered a Note rejecting allegations, which was returned unopened, before the withdrawal order was confirmed. Senator Willesee condemned the North Korean stance as unreasonable.
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Australia
Pyongyang
Canberra
John Watson
Foreign Ministry
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North Korea withdraws staff as Canberra eyed Pyongyang break
Diplomats note Pyongyang may have severed ties as six Australian embassy staff consider withdrawal to Peking. Australia backed a pro South Korea UN draft and abstained on a North Korea backed motion. Trade with North Korea had been limited and payments proved difficult.
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Australia
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Government banks pledge support amid Budget delay
Government officials and senior ministers expressed confidence that trading banks would cooperate to keep public sector employees contractors and suppliers funded until the Budget is passed. Banks were said to be willing as long as they could use their own judgment, with liquidity support from the government. No official statement followed after an all day Treasury and Attorney General meeting, and details remain to be worked out before Parliament meets. Opposition figure Fraser criticized the government's handling on television.
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Fraser Deficit Debate Delays Bills as Canberra Rallies
In Canberra a tense session sees Fraser deflect claims of illegal acts while insisting the government will not back down. Opposition tactics delay Appropriation Bills for a third time as Fraser meets with Whitlam Enderby and Hayden. Question Time tightens travel and office rules amid new economic restrictions.
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Late News Marchers Cross Ragat Score Tie
An unclear report notes Beate Uhre and Spiga in a Sagres event with references to March and late pages. The fragment mentions a haunted Henry and an earlier Rapas report on page 5, lacking coherent details but signaling a sports or cross event roundup.
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Coteigh
Rapas
ACT self government talks stall over powers and timing
No progress on discussions within the Government on ACT self government. Disputes among ministers over powers and financial transfer delay a working party and potential transfer. The Capital Territory Legislative Assembly is set for July 1 next year, but ministers have not agreed on power transfer. An accurate accounts form and power formula are seen as prerequisites.
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Government cost sharing in lieu of rates questioned
Senior officers of departments involved in ACT administration were unsure which departments would sit on the working party. Potential participants include the Department of the Capital Territory, Attorney-General's Department, Health Department, Department of Education, Department of Urban and Regional Development, and the Capital Development body.
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Department of Urban and Regional Development
Capital Development
British envoy Tebbit named to Australia post in 1976
The United Kingdom appoints Sir Donald Tebbit, chief clerk of the FCO since 1973, as the British High Commissioner to Australia succeeding Sir Morrice James. James will retire in April 1976 after a five year Canberra assignment. Reported on Page 3.
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British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Morrice James
Australia
Morrice
Canberra
New head of DRC named in Canberra announcement
The former Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Clem Jones, will be chairman of the Darwin Reconstruction Commission replacing Tony Powell of the National Capital Development Commission. Prime Minister Whitlam announced in Canberra that Powell suggested rethinking the chairmanship. Jones, 57, served 14 years as Lord Mayor, is a licensed surveyor with a science degree and studied public administration in the US. Powell had agreed to a 12 month initial term before review, with the commission nearing completion after a difficult start. The Darwin Mayor and DRC member De Stack welcomed Mrs Jones's appointment tonight.
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Clem Jones
Darwin
Tony Powell
National Capital Develoment Commission
Whitlam
Canberra
Powell
Jones
NCDC
Drc
$80 Million Office Project Fails to Aid Builders
The government announced an $80 million office construction program on Wednesday claiming to boost the construction industry. However, builders say the plan will not help the sector.
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