Britain rules the Waves high seas case described
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that Western Australian criminal law does not extend beyond state waters. The case involved a Fremantle family aboard a British ship cited for theft while at sea. It held that English criminal law applies only on British ships and within territorial borders, not across the Australian coast.
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Australia
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England
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Melbourne Bookmakers Raid Shocks Vic Public Book
Unclear report describes a Melbourne bookmakers raid with police involvement. Two men allegedly fired shots. several others fled, prompting police calls to headquarters and investigations into the incident. Further details pending official statements.
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Deiones
Melbourne
Mo Uene
Vic
Russell Sie
Self-government plan for ACT announced with phased powers
Canberra awaits a statement from Minister Star detailing a December phased transfer of powers to the ACT Legislative Assembly. The plan mirrors Northern Territory moves and aims to align self government with government duties, while minor cabinet changes prepare a new department to serve the Assembly amid unsettled job and wage assurances.
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Weis
Department of the Capital Territory
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Legisla
Reservation on CSIRO review panel sparks opposition
The Federal Opposition voiced reservations about a three member committee named to conduct a major review of CSIRO objectives, structures, and programs. The panel includes Professor A J Birch, Sir Cecil Looker, and Mr R Madigan, announced in Parliament.
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Australian National University
A. J. Birch
Australian Associated Stock Exchanges
Cecil Looker
Hamersley Holdings
R. Madigan
Inquiry reviews CSIRO aims and governance in Australia
The government asked an inquiry to assess four main points including CSIRO objectives relevance to national needs, alignment of current programs with recommended goals, internal arrangements and relations with government bodies and research institutes, and how CSIRO can sustain its ethos. The 1948 49 review period was cited as context, with emphasis on independence, funding, and ensuring CSIRO remains a responsive national research organization aligned with Australia’s priorities.
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CSIRO
Australia
Penple
Ima
Fraser
Seis
Science
Robert Price
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Canberra
Extra $25m to Aborigines in Budget detailed
Government to provide an extra 25 million this year for Aboriginal finance programs, bringing total toll expenditure to 177.6 million. Minister Viner defended funding as essential while critics argued it falls short of Labor’s past levels and promises. The plan includes housing grants and schemes via Aboriginal Housing Associations and aims to tighten oversight with new department investigations.
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Whilant
Labor
Bryant
Johnson
Vier
David Has
Department of Aboriginal Amtairs
Prine Allister
Fraser
Johnson Hays
Whitlam
Viner
Journaliste
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Haye
Learn to Swim enrolments open for Canberra Times program
The Canberra Times announces a Learn to Swim program run with Woden Valley Amateur Swim Club instructors at Phillip pool. Four Saturday sessions from October 30 to November 20 run 8am to 10am for schoolchildren over five. Enrollment uses coupons due by October 20 and groups are allocated by surname initials.
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Woden Valley
Phillip Pool
Canberra City
Act
Canberra ‘Times
Spm
Berra Times
Amateur Swimming Club
Sfort
Exery
Amateur Swimming Association
Jean
Bolton
ACE Branches Face Federal Service Reform Dispute
Fragmented OCR text discusses ACOA iceberg relation, with mentions of federal service, MT branch strategy, and political stance amid reform. Key players include ACE branch and Hever Vddlury, with references to elections and policy positions. The passage is garbled but signals internal conflicts over public service direction and oversight.
Australia to establish all in one purchasing centre
Australia plans a first all in one purchasing center announced amid world news across pages. The move involves national sectors and commerce efforts with a focus on streamlined buying. Details remain limited as officials outline potential locations and dates.
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Polo Sustralia
Leisure Time Fun Features Leisure Gear At West Weekend
The Can ber Shawgromind West weekend edition prints a leisure page feature on acti onal equipment. The piece highlights new leisure time gear and ideas for readers seeking hobbyist pursuits this season.
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