Thousands land in East Timor radio report surfaces
A Darwin Outpost radio message dated Wednesday claims thousands of Indonesian troops are landing at Suai Port in East Timor. The claim, attributed to Alarica Fernandes of the East Timor government, notes Fretilin forces inflicted casualties and attacks around Suai and Ossy to Venilale, while Jakarta acknowledges residual Fretilin activity and allows radio stations to operate to gauge information.
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East Timor
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Denis Freney
Sydney
Suiai
Pretilin
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Ossy
Venilale
Jakarta
Tonday
Indonesia
Fraser visit to Indonesia dodges East Timor protests
Deputy Leader Mr Uren condemned Prime Minister Fraser’s planned visit as appeasement of Indonesia over East Timor, urging no trip while troops occupy the territory. He accused the Australian government of deceit and deception in the invasion during the Grievance Debate.
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Uren
House of Representatives
Fraser Visits Indonesia Aims To Ease Ties In Talks
Australian Prime Minister Fraser arrives in Jakarta as Indonesia and Australia prepare four days of talks. Security tight and diplomats from many nations attend a welcome at the airport. Discussions to cover Timor relations and Fraser's talks with Chinese readers, with emphasis on improving postures and closer liaison within Southeast Asia.
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Indonesia Times
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Peetional Corp
Association of Sour East Asian Nattie Wns
Australie
Painkiller habit among Canberra schoolgirls linked to deaths
A Canberra study of seven high schools shows girls twice as likely as boys to use painkillers by sixth form, with 50.2 percent of sixth-form girls and 22.9 percent of boys using them in 1974. Dr Robert P. Irwin of ANU calls for broad changes, including reducing availability and reshaping the substances to be less appealing, and starting education in pre schools.
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Australian National University
Robert P. Irwin
Department of Sociology
Edical Journal of Australia
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Government tightens rates on October loan and savings bonds
The government confirmed higher rates in recent weeks with the October cash and conversion loan offering two year at 8.5 percent six year at 9.5 percent nine year at 10 percent and twenty year at 10.2 percent. Series five savings bonds go on sale today at 2 percent while series 3 and 4 remain at 9.2 percent. Queensland savings institutions face liquidity issues, and Deputy Treasurer Robinson notes subscription levels for series four were low.
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Treasury
Robinson
Queensland
Calm Returns After Thai Military Coup in Bangkok
After the coup in Bangkok, the military government moved to control administration and press, declaring martial law. Clashes left at least 26 dead and 180 wounded as troops guarded key buildings while streets calmed. The Australian Embassy noted calm and air travel largely unaffected.
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Defence
Admiral Sangad
Daphe
Internetinal
Coun
Acting PM in bed with hepatitis just days after seizure
The Deputy Prime Minister Anthony officially became Acting Prime Minister but was confined to bed with mild hepatitis. Minister Sinclair acted in Parliament while Fraser left for Indonesia and Margot Anthony remained in Canberra to care for her husband. Fraser plans to return Monday.
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Sinclair
Fraser
Indonesia
Margot Anthony
Canberra
Australia
Aborigines Warn Alcohol Threat Faces Action
In Parliament the committee report led by Mr Ruddock warns alcohol is the greatest threat to Aboriginal communities in the territory. It cites heavy drinking, high alcohol spending, and social harms including fights injuries deaths and family breakdown. It urges immediate action and a coordinated program.
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House of Representatives
Ruddock
Lib
Nsw
Aboriginal communities decide on alcohol on settlements
The committee states each Aboriginal community should decide whether alcohol is permitted on its settlement and that enforcement must be supported by law. It notes impasses over bans and that illicit quantities are entering chiefly by charter aircraft, with licensed clubs to hold liquor licenses where allowed.
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Ruddock
Warship could be Australian built amid defence study
The Defence Maritime Air Power study weighs an Australian built next wave of warships for the RAN. A shipyard friendly carrier concept could be built in commercial yards, avoiding specialised naval facilities, with potential political support amid industrial tensions and job concerns in Newcastle and Whyalla.
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Department of Defence
Maritime Air Power
Melbourne
Newcastle
Whyalla
Australian National Line
Japan
ALP
Vardd
Australia
Canberra
Queanbeyan clubs prep for poker machine threat
Queanbeyan Leagues Club braces for ACT poker machine introduction affecting local venues. India allows The Indian Express print. Newcastle unemployment unlikely to snowball from dockyard closure, says reporter. Cancer survey hinted for ACT amid ongoing health concerns.
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ACT
Newcastle
Biryce Juddery
Housing awards announced for Canberra homes in 1976 contest
Canberra housing awards recognise winners in the Housing Industry Association competition. A special feature page announces the results beginning March 14 with details on top projects and contributing firms in the city.
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Canberra
Southern Cross Rally Opens In Sydney Tomorrow
The strongest field of drivers and crews will begin the Total Oil Southern Cross International Rally from Sydney tomorrow afternoon, showcasing Australia’s top rally talent and teams.
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