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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1973

Page

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ACT ministry reshuffle sparks permanency dispute

The reshuffle of the Labor Ministry in Canberra sets Gordon Bryant to a new Capital Territory portfolio amid insistence his post will be permanent. Prime Minister Whitlam explains mixed portfolios will be merged to streamline workload, with changes effective immediately and further amalgamations planned.

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Senator condemns Aboriginal Affairs mishandling and ministerial fallout

Senator Georges accuses Permanent Head Barrie Dexter and department advisers of causing mishandling in Aboriginal Affairs. He names Dr Coombs as Aboriginal Affairs Council chair and warns drastic reorganization as new minister Cavanagh faces continued failures. The remarks follow Bryant’s transfer and ongoing criticisms of ministerial accountability.

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Inquiry Into Department Probe Cast by Whitlam Government

The Prime Minister and senior ministers announce a late night inquiry into the department. Senator Keeffe confirms the inquiry began but was aborted, as officials report on alleged issues within the department and calls for accountability.

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New Whitlam Ministry Names 1973 Australian Cabinet

The new Whitlam ministry sworn on October 9 1973 lists E G Whitlam as Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs with LH Mamdurd Deputy PM and Defence. Other ministers include J F Calrms Overseas Trade W G Hayden Social Security and F Cream Treasurer. The document notes future changes: Whitlam to Willesee for Foreign Affairs and Enderby to Patterson for Northern Territory.

Tuesda E.G. Whitlam LH. Mamerd J. F. Calrms W. G. Hayden F. Cream J. K. Marghy Senate Customs and Excise Seaster D. R. Wilkene Executive Council Seantee D. McChumb R. A. Patina Be Bibop Minster de~ Daly Hous C. R. Comarma Labour Met. E. Doom — Miniter Icenew Cvil Whitlam Willesee Enderby Patterson

Israeli air raids strike Cairo and Damascus in daytime attacks

Israeli aircraft bombed Cairo in late afternoon and Damascus earlier, with both raids causing heavy damage and casualties. Cairo communications cut as the strike occurred around 4.10pm local time. Damascus sustained direct hits on the Defence Ministry and Radio Damascus, with ambulances moving casualties to hospitals. Israel said the raids were retaliation for Syrian shelling near Nazareth that injured civilians, while Syria claimed only military targets were hit.

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Egypt Claims Nine Mile Advance in Sinai Peninsula War

The report cites Egyptian command claiming a nine mile advance into the Sinai Peninsula with destruction of an Israeli armored brigade and capture of its commander. Israel counters by saying its forces in Sinai continue advancing toward the Suez Canal, establishing outer bridgeheads as fighting resumed on multiple fronts.

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Hawke enters airport dispute in UK news

Fragmented page item notes Hawke entering an airport dispute in the United Kingdom. Mentions wages, prices, and an architectural feature in Sydney. Includes brief references to Canberra gardening and Parliament. No clear events or dates establish.

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Civilian targets amid regional clashes in the Middle East

Reports describe Israeli forces near the Gulf of Aquaba and along the Genis region as fighting expands. Israel claims repelling Syrian advances north of Kumietra and strikes on Egyptian vessels near Ras Muhamed while civilian casualties rise and Port Said reporting casualties. Kuwait voices readiness to join if needed, with Defence Minister Sheikh Sead Al Abdulla briefed at a cabinet meeting.

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Unclear text on garbage collection delays and policy

Incomplete report describes an attack on a backlog from Rad Hil Hj se Drshie and concerns over poor garbage collection. It notes a contract limiting pickup to 1am to 2pm, department objections, and extended timelines. Mentions lid replacements, bin handling, and planned extended periods through October 4 with costs cited.

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