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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1971

Page

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Australia Considers General Counsel for Administrative Reviews

A government committee proposes a General Counsel for Grievances with powers surpassing ombudsmen in some nations. The role would oversee complaints against government departments and argue before an Administrative Review Court, creating an ongoing Administrative Council to monitor decisions. Prime Minister McMahon noted action soon, while Opposition Leader Whitlam welcomed a move to standardize review methods amid current diversity.

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No Fault Found In F111 Wing Box Tests

Destructive testing of the wing box in the PILL fighter bomber has concluded at six times normal life. The results clear the way for RAAF acceptance of the aircraft.

USAF Suspends Work on Aircraft for RAAF Order

The United States Air Force halted further work after originally requiring a four-life test and then agreeing to six lifetimes at the RAAF’s insistence. Australian acceptance is expected before Parliament ends, enabling delivery to Amberley in 1973 and unit arrival in early 1974. Costs loom around $260 million for the aircraft and related gear, with USAF shouldering much of development spend.

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Unknown fragmented news item highlights unsure names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Yoel and others in an unclear wartime or local news context. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to identify a definitive topic or outcome.

Parliament vigil over Mr Poernemo chessing aid tale

MPs fear for the health of Mr Paul Poernemo who protest outside Parliament House urging swift Commonwealth action on Pakistan refugees and aid. The House heard that cigarette and oil firms saved about 5 million by keeping duties at the old rate before the Budget, with some evasion admitted by producers.

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Nobel Prize awarded to Dr Ew Sutherland for hormone action

Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to Dr Ew Wilbur Sutherland professor at Vanderbilt University for discoveries concerning mechanisms of the action of hormones. Royal Caroline Institute and United Press International report the achievement from Stockholm.

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Whitlam and Speaker clash over untruths on Tonight interview

The Leader of the Opposition Whitlam and Speaker Sir William Aston clashed in a heated eight minute exchange over Whitlam's claim of untruths in a Tonight interview. Aston interrupted to denounce Whitlam's remarks about abortion politics in the next election and refused to withdraw his statement, eventually admitting only the substance of the accusation.

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Abortion debate on This Day Tonight sparks Parliament clash

A TV discussion on the abortion issue led to a heated exchange in Parliament as Mr Whitlam contended Labor would not use abortion law reform as a conscience matter in the election. Sir William gave a personal account denying misrepresentation, noting alleged cuttings and a televised claim by Mr Mackerras.

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Australian political row over abortion remarks and timing

The account centers on Mr Mackerras detailing discussions with Sir William and Mr Whitlam about next election prospects and an abortion stance attributed to Mr Whitlam. Mackerras disputes timing and notes Sir William’s remarks could influence Labor. He recalls seeing Whitlam in Parliament lobby and relays implications for party unity and election strategy.

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Centre To Be Permanent Tourist Information Centre

Canberra plans a permanent tourist information centre at the current information caravan site on Northbourne Avenue to be ready by Easter 1972. The caravan will relocate to the south side of Canberra near major roads into Queanbeyan. The project, tied to Capital Development Commission plans, envisions a timber and glass building with display and public facilities for future visitors.

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Nuisance Flooding Hits ACT City Streets

A severe electrical storm caused nuisance flooding in the ACT washing away lawns and flooding Gary roads near Yarra Glen and Mely Rose Drive. Several people died at the intersection as police monitored the scene and urged caution amid the rising water.

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Polish savior beatified in Rome ceremony

A Polish former Army merchant arrived in Rome to witness the beatification of Father Maxt oilian Kethe, a Franciscan who died in Auschwitz at 47 after taking Sergeane Cayounivret's place. Investigators say he is the only known survivor who sacrificed himself for others in the camp.

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Pineoak returns home after long absence near Melbourne

A pineoak tree, missing for many years, has rejoined its home loft at Stawell, fourteen miles northwest of Melbourne. The owner, Mr. Findey, reports the tree’s long absence and its eventual return, marking a notable local natural event in an Australian context.

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Migration cut if Labor wins

British Conservative Party support cited but the text is garbled. It references Labor victory potential impacts, migration policy stakes, and mentions page references. The fragmentary line notes a political context with Labour and British Conservative positioning.

Be A 976 jm Leg Length Listing Chronicle

A scrambled OCR style record shows entries with LEG LENGTH figures across multiple codes BEA and A numbers. The text lists various leg length values in per 1000 or per 1900 units, with inconsistent spellings and garbled terms, indicating a misread table of leg length measurements linked to BEA codes and dates.

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Faces at Capitol Press of Austin Senate

A garbled OCR fragment from Capitol Press of Austin hints at coverage of the Senate scene. The readable bits suggest a focus on political reporting and legislative affairs within the capital press environment.

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