Queensland to Amend Obscenity Law
The Queensland government plans amending legislation to add penalties for distributing obscene publications. Premier Bjelke-Petersen announced in Parliament that a pamphlet titled Female Sexuality And Education was under scrutiny. He said prosecutions would follow with evidence, and instructed police to pursue the matter as far as legally possible to gather proof.
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Last day for top legal officer retires at 65 after 26 years
Deputy Crown Solicitor W H Johnston will retire on his 65th birthday after 26 years in the Attorney General's Department. He has served Canberra since 1963 with past postings in Alice Springs Darwin and Perth. A farewell is planned at the Canberra Bowling Club with attendees including senior officials.
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Plea on disease control by Graziers Association
Sydney report outlines urgent call for decontamination of footwear for air passengers who have farm visits outside Australia. Graziers want uniform petrol pricing across NSW and extended concessional freight rates beyond 30 miles, plus protests against higher telephone and mail charges.
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Australia Party opens nominations for Sydney seats
The Australia Party announced nominations for endorsement in five Sydney metropolitan federal seats will close on October 22. The seats listed are North Sydney, Wentworth, Parramatta, Mitchell and Phillip.
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Apex Zone 2 final crowns Canberra Lakes leader
The Apex Zone 2 public speaking final at a Cooma convention last weekend was won by Greg Parnham, president of the Canberra Lakes Apex Club.
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Bishop Morgan to turn first sod at Canberra club site
The Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Canberra Goulburn J A Morgan will turn the first sod on the Canberra Southern Cross Club site in Hindmarsh Drive opposite Woden Fire Station at 11 am on Saturday.
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Bracelet sought in missing person case at Canberra Show
Canberra police seek a small gilt name bracelet carried by Miss Keren Rowland of Downer the night she disappeared from her car at Parkes Way near the Canberra Show on February 26 The bracelet engraved with the name Lynette is the only unaccounted item Mobile calls to police are requested The missing woman was later found deceased at the Air Disaster Memorial on May 13 and the coroner recorded an open verdict in the inquiry Last Friday mention of the 14 year old purchase is unclear from the fragmentary text
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Police inquiry underway over hotel incident in ACT
A police spokesman refused to provide details about an inquiry within the ACT Police regarding an allegation a officer forced a man to leave a drink and escorted him from a hotel before legal drinking hours ended. The force said the inquiry was being held on September 23.
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