Resignation of Australian Treasurer Lynch over alleged financial interests
Phillip Lynch announces he will stand aside as Treasurer amid unfounded allegations about his and his family’s financial interests. He cites death threats against his family and hospitalisation as factors, defending his integrity and saying the move aims to protect the nation and the Liberal Party ahead of the December 10 vote. Prime Minister Fraser accepts the resignation and taps Howard as his successor.
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Avon
Mr Fraser
Sydney
Mr Lynch
Fraser
Lynch
Howard
Span
Liberal Party of Australia
Robert Southey
Labor
Australia
Melbourne
Austalia
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Frankston
Flinders
Canberra Rate Views From ACT Official
Bill Lawrence, assistant secretary urban affairs, argues Canberra rates could be lower while acknowledging shortcomings of unimproved capital value as the basis. He notes market forces focus on area improvements such as trees schools and residential amenity in rating considerations.
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Bill Lawrence
Department of the Capital Territory
ACT Financing
Canberra
Lawrence
Fraser letters support Phillip's resignation as Treasurer
In a November 18 letter, Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser expresses understanding and sympathy for Phillip's decision to stand aside as Treasurer and Minister for Finance. Fraser commends his integrity, notes the positive impact of his economic policies, and states confidence in his eventual return to the ministry.
Sunday in the Park festival opens in Commonwealth Park
The Arts Council of Australia ACT presents the third Sunday in the Park at Commonwealth Park with performances by a Scottish Pipe Band Dan cers Jim Burns Phoenix Jazz Band Fortune Theatre Company Canberra Big Band and Franklyn B Poverty plus Coco and Company at 2 pm to 4 pm. Activities include craft wares games and face painting as food and drink are available from 1 pm.
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Fortune Theatre Company
Canberra
Franklyn B. Poverty
Coco and Company
Blue Folk Community Arts Association
Canberra Times
Arts Council of Australia
ACT
Department of the Capital Territory
Marihuana shortage linked to hard drugs in ACT
Australia's Royal Commission heard the ACT faced a rising drug problem stemming from a marihuana shortage three years ago caused by seizures of supply and supplier induced gaps. Detective Sergeant Denis Craft testified that Mandrax tablets were widely used by under 20s, sold illicitly for 1.60 to 3 dollars, with large bulk discussions of up to 12 500 tablets.
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Denis Craft
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Canberra
E. W. Williams
Queensland Supreme Court
Craft
Justice Williams
Sergeant Craft
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