Jeff Bate agrees to stand as independent in Bowral
Jeff Bate former Macarthur MP who lost Liberal pre selection will run as an Independent at the next election. At a Bowral meeting he accepted the challenge from about 200 supporters and pledged a policy for Macarthur while opposing Labor. Dame Zara Bate praised his heart and urged backing as observers doubt his re election prospects.
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Sydney
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NSW Legislative Assembly
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Max Dunbier
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John Kerio
Melbourne
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Morwell
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Two men charged after school kidnap
In Melbourne tonight two men faced special court sittings on kidnapping charges tied to the Faraday school incident. Robert Chase Boland and Edwin John Eastwood were remanded without bail for seven counts each alleging removal of a teacher and six Faraday pupils on October 6 to demand ransom. Miss Mary Gibbs and six children were identified as the victims.
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Paraday School
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Bendigo
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F Edithvale
Boland
Frank Galhally
Wastwood
Faraday
Eastwood
Awa
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Christine Ellery
Lynda Conn
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Robyn Howarth
Jillian
Denise
Faraday State School Kidnap Case Leaves School Open
Miss Mary Gibbs collapsed at her Bendigo home and was ordered to rest amid ongoing inquiries. District Inspector J Revell indicated delayed shock caused the episode. Parents vote to keep the Faraday school closed until year end and send pupils to Harcourt. Homicide detectives reenacted Friday's kidnapping, filming the event, as Premier Hamer urged special police squads to prevent future kidnappings and extortion.
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Faraday State School
Bendigo
J. Revell
Faraday
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Revell
Harcourt State School
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Victoria
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Primate criticises Eucharist statement in Sydney
Arch bishop L. Loane criticised the Anglican Roman Catholic agreed statement on the Eucharist as ambiguous. He spoke during a Presidential address to the Anglican Synod in St Andrew's Cathedral Chapter House. He said internal tensions exist within both churches and that ambiguity weakens resolution efforts.
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ACT council deplores plan to transfer school heads
The ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations passed a motion opposing plans to transfer school principals and senior staff tied to reclassifying six Canberra primary schools. It urged urgent talks with the NSW Education Minister to avoid unnecessary transfers, noting imminent Commonwealth control of ACT education. Hackett Primary faced three principal changes in 12 months. the association argued delays could have reduced disruption.
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Bushfire burns on two mile front near Taralga
A bushfire north of Taralga persisted on a two mile front after spreading 34 miles since Sunday. Mulwaree Shire fire control officer Archie McDonald said it remained contained on two sides but would burn until rainfall arrived. A NSW total fire ban was imposed for 24 hours amid high temperatures low humidity and strong winds with penalties of up to 400 dollars or 12 months imprisonment. Canberra forecast warm cloudy day with possible light rain and a top near 26 degrees amid high fire danger.
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Mulwaree
Archie McDonald
Nsw
Weather Bureau
Act
Jam
Tom Daily
Canberra
Esterday
Constitution PM charts big changes for Australia
Prime Minister McMahon said on ABC that the Constitution should be amended to fit modern conditions and a contemporary age. He discussed transferring more powers to States with Commonwealth funding, urban and regional development plans, and potential new States, while noting possible changes to immigration, industrial law, and shipbuilding announcements.
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McMahon
ABC Television
Whitlam
Commonwealth
Australia
Agreement on seabed boundary signed
Australia and Indonesia sign an agreement on seabed boundary. Japan five year defence buildup noted. Nursing home plans for ACT referenced by Minister for Health. Elections coverage notes the government in a stronger position since the last poll.
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Japan
David Solomon
MIX-UP REVEALS GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER DELAY
The Prime Minister admitted mixing up a pile during a radio interview and said the Governments opposition to takeovers of foreign companies would not be ready this session. Also noted are TAKEOVER Food Canning Industries increasing its bid for Henry Jones Ltd and tennis star Evonne Goolagong preparing an exhibition game in Canberra next month.
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Food Canning Industries Pty Ltd
Henry Jones
IXL) Ltd
Goolagong
Canberra
Prime Minister to announce election date in Commons speech
The Prime Minister will reveal the election date and Parliament dissolution timing in a statement to the House of Representatives after informing the Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck. Labor plans an attack focusing on his past handling of foreign aircraft purchase and takeovers legislation.
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Mr McMahon
Labor Party
Gallup
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DLP
Nsw
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
Meshon
Safety helmet rule eyed as fines proposed in ACT
A draft helmet ordinance proposes a $20 fine for noncompliance with mandatory use of approved safety helmets. Officials argue the measure closes a loophole and protects riders, noting most accidents occur above 25 mph. Traffic director cites theft risk and a need for consistent helmet use. More than 80 percent of ACT motorcyclists already wear helmets.
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