Australia US ties under strain after UN votes
Australia faces renewed diplomatic pressure as Ambassador Sir Patrick Shaw heads to Washington for talks on ANZUS and bilateral relations after Canberra abstained on a pro North Korean UN resolution and supported a US backed anti North Korea measure. Washington hints at possible treaty review amid Canberra's political crisis and Prime Minister Fraser's pledge to seek electorate will before policy shifts.
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Labor Leaders Rally 4000 Public Servants at Parliament House
About 4000 people mainly public servants attended a rally at Parliament House described as magnificent by former Prime Minister Whitlam. The event lasted over an hour with a Victory salute and chants against Fraser’s dismissal of the Labor government.
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Sydney stock exchange occupied by pro Labor demonstrators
About 200 pro Labor protesters forced entry into the Sydney Stock Exchange foyer during a two hour march by unions led by the Seamens Union Waterside Workers Federation and Garden Island unions. A brief scuffle occurred as front ranks attempted to reach the trading floor. one officer lost his tie and watch but no arrests were made. The marchers then targeted Liberal Party offices and key city sites including the Town Hall and Chifley Square.
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Nobel Peace Prize access denied for Sakbarev in Moscow
A Moscow office head told physicist Dr Andre Sakbarev that he could not collect the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10 because he possesses state secrets. The denial comes from the Moscow Missa Office citing security concerns.
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Fraser takes over amid protests
Fraser becomes caretaker prime minister amid nationwide protests as he confirms elections for the House of Representatives and Senate on December 13. Liberal and Country Parties plan their Canberra campaign while Labor opens in Sydney on November 24. Protests erupt in Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Darwin with some violence. About 4000 public servants attend a rally outside Parliament House addressed by former PM Whitham ALP president Hawke and other leaders.
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Fraser warns of more serious economic factors facing government
In a briefing after the caretaker Cabinet's first meeting, Mr Fraser said senior department officials outlined grave economic issues. He noted factors previously hidden from the public include private sector difficulties, weak investment, rising unemployment for school leavers, and inflation, promising a careful future statement.
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Editorial Debate Shapes Decisive Election Policy
The Canberra Times editorial argues the election cannot be decided on Labor improprieties or constitutional practice, urging clear definitions of Governor-General powers and alternative policies. It notes caretaker government actions, Fraser's election timetable for December 13, and ongoing political manoeuvres as Whitlam and Labor prepare for the campaign.
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Fraser caretaker cabinet list from Commonwealth government
Fraser caretaker cabinet lists Mer J M Fraser Prime Minister and 15 ministers and senators with portfolios including overseas trade minerals energy agriculture Northern Australia capital territory media tourism recreation attorney general police customs manufacturing industry science consumer affairs transport postmaster general foreign affairs environment social security health reparations and compensation defence Aboriginal affairs administrative services housing construction urban and regional development labor immigration education and more
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Canberra to receive first articulated bus in Australia
Canberra will trial a long articulated MAN bus, 16.4 metres, with a flexible passageway between sections. Two units are shipped from Germany, and the vehicle will run on several routes during peak hours. The bus costs 73,000 dollars versus 45,000 for the smaller models. Canberra aims to improve services with closely following normal buses.
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Department of the Capital Territory
Journalists Reported Killed in Timor Incident Til Now
Indonesian authorities informed Australian Ambassador Richard Woolcott that five Australian journalists were killed last month in Portuguese Timor. Charred and decomposed bodies were hard to identify but personal effects such as cameras and notebooks found nearby strongly indicated the victims.
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Portuguese Timor
United Nations relations and Zionism clash at UN session
United sir Alan Watt dispwases new relationships athhe United Nations. The UN President Mr Thors condemned the General Assembly resolution stating Zionien is a form not ractum. Renewable fuels from crops through a photoanthesis process were not possible with existing technology, CSIRO scientist said yesterday. The chairman of the Industries Assistance Committee rejected the minority report and major recommendations of the Jackson Committee's report on manufacturing industry.
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