Library gets New York plan for Port Stephens
An original Walter Burley Griffin plan for a city at Port Stephens NSW described as the future New York of Australia has been presented to the National Library. The blueprint, completed long ago by Griffin, faced deterioration but was restored at Sydney’s Mitchell Library and screened by the Graft Lakes Shire Council before approval by Stroud Shire Council. A long-ago dream, shaped by Griffin and his wife, faced military opposition and site constraints, ending with a tepid reception and eventual shelving of the ambitious harbour city concept.
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Family presses Aboriginal land claim for Huskisson area
An Aboriginal family claims ownership of land forming Huskisson near Nowra, asserting direct descent from the original owner Duchess Argyll’s ancestor William Campbell. They say inheritance rights date back to the colonial era and seek official recognition, not disruption to residents.
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Sydney
Huskissorn
Nowra
We Argyll
Australia
Seothinda
Eir
NSW Liberals Walk-Out Protest in State Assembly
In Sydney on Thursday the NSW Opposition leader Sir Eric Wills led Liberal MLAs to walk out during a heated assembly session amid claims of bias and disputed questions. The debate touched key issues, with interruptions from both sides and calls for order as the house adjourned amid ongoing protests and a tense climate.
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Sydney
Nsw
Eric Wills
Jouwues
Saint
Democracy 18
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Mornics
Cuenerul
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Omd
Kelly
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Itu
Nuclear weapons debate sways as Australia weighs arms option
Australia's chief defence scientist Dr John Farrands warned against pursuing nuclear weapons, urging wait until the last possible moment amid mounting pressure over deterrence, satellite security, and treaty commitments. He cited past statements and warned of dangerous paths, stressing measured policy.
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Rape case judge critique and political notices on page seven
Fragmented text shows a critical judge in a rape case and a call for new coordination methods. Mentions Rhodesia talks and naval references along with scattered racing and world news items across pages seven and four. The readable segments point to a period voice and partial notices without full context.
Fragmented views on humanitarian aims and arms control debate
The text portrays a discussion on humanitarian reasons behind policy choices and wartime methods, with references to reducing weaponized meat production, aircraft or missile surveillance ranges, and ethical concerns. It mentions Dr Farrand, defense considerations, and calls for restraint, while a stream of garbled phrases hints at broader wartime moral calculations and policy anxieties.
Fragments from Wollongong and Wagga TV listing
Fragmentary OCR items from Wollongong and Wagga TV pages show stray phrases on traders, features, and schedules. Readable bits mention places, events, and watch lists but lack clear actions or outcomes. The garbled text preserves place names and channel references without coherent narrative.
Deadline extended for ratepayers to pay by instalments
The Department of the Capital Territory postponed the instalment deadline to October 18 for ratepayers to elect or pay by instalments. Affected residents in Turrets, Pearce, and Farrer were not sent rate bills and some in Scullin and nearby areas reported late notices. External time limits were set to allow three instalments instead of four, with first payments due December. The delay followed questions raised about communications and bill deliveries.
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Vesterdik
Pearce
Farrer
Pisin
Scullin
Viern
Irish Seizure of Soviet Trawler Sparks Dublin Tense Scene
In Dublin a Soviet trawler was intercepted amid tense port activity as Irish authorities seized the vessel. Spokesperson ZOU grime stated the crew faced arrest after failed attempts to dock. The incident followed reports of patrols near the Dash Republic’s coast and a second vessel showing forceful actions nearby.
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Dash Republic
Southside garbagemen vote to finish extra runs
Capital Waste Pty Ltd contractors and South Danbery area workers reached agreement to extend daily shifts beyond eight hours to complete garbage collections. A spokesman indicated plans for two weekly pickups, with schedules likely on Mondays and Wednesdays, as the company weighs layoffs or rehiring options. The Department of Transport and local unions were urged to weigh in as talks continue.
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Capital (Waste) Pty Ltd
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