Queen and Prince Attend Carmen Ballet in Canberra
The Queen and Prince Philip watched Australian Ballet perform Carmen at Capberra Theatre last night. About 500 cheering spectators welcomed the Royal party as children jostled for a better view. the Queen wore a diamond tiara and met the cast backstage after the show, in a red-letter day marking Opera House opening and a new tithe signings.
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Australian Ballet
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Whitlam
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Canberra Theatre
Canberra's 3.6% quarterly rise tops decade in prices
Prices in Canberra rose 3.6 percent in the September quarter, the largest gain in at least ten years, with the Canberra All Groups index showing a broad advance across components. Food and meat costs drove most of the increase, contributing over half of the quarterly rise, while clothing, housing, and other categories also moved higher. The 12 month change to September stood at 10.6 percent, up from 8.2 percent the prior year.
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Bureau of Census and
Statintics
Sydney
Adelaide
Hobart
Big rise in living costs across six capitals in September
Retail prices in the six state capitals rose 4.6 percent in the September quarter, the largest for a September period since 1941. Canberra matched the national 3.66 percent rise, reaching its highest quarterly gain in a decade, with year to September up 10.6 percent. Food prices drove about half the overall increase, with meat, potatoes, onions, and soft drinks climbing in most cities.
Warning on Young Children at Higgins Primary School
Higgins Primary School issued written warnings to parents after several incidents in the Belconnen area. School principal Mr Jack Bourke reported three or four cases in the past fortnight involving five to nine year old girls and boys. Police confirmed three reports in the past month of unknown adults approaching children, with vague descriptions. Vehicles mentioned include a Holden sedan a Holden utility and a purple car.
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Belconnen
Woden Valley
Weston Creek
Canberra
Washington Aide Pleads Guilty After Quick Testimony
A former White House counsel testified late in the day as part of a high profile case. The proceeding focused on government actions and potential improprieties. Prosecutors flagged key questions about legal strategy and oversight.
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Joba
White House
Sinai clash escalates at Suez Canal front
Israeli and Egyptian tanks artillery and aircraft clash on both sides of the Suez Canal in a bid to seize the southern battlefront. Israel claims early gains and vows a decisive engagement as Egypt fights tenaciously amid mounting losses including aircraft and helicopters downed.
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Kosygin ends Cairo visit amid talks on peace plan
Soviet Prime Minister Kosygin left Cairo after three lengthy meetings with President Sadat. Observers say diplomatic work remains to secure a ceasefire, with discussions on a peace plan backed by the superpowers. Heykal warned that a ceasefire could invite a future Israeli war.
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Aap-Reuter
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Sadat
Egyp
Egypt
Gunmen siege Beirut bank as hostage crisis ends in deaths
In Beirut the police and army fought guerillas in the financial district as a bank siege left an American hostage dead and 32 Lebanese workers among the hostages. Gunfire grenades and tear gas filled the morning hours while captors threatened to throw hostages from upper floors.
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Arlier
Paule
Ram
Aly Shaib
Lebanese Socialist
Learn to Swim Classes Start Soon in Canberra
The Canberra Times reports upcoming learn to swim sessions by the Woden Valley Amateur Swimming Club for November and December. Classes run half-hourly from 10:50 to 11:50 AM on Saturdays, with ACT schoolchildren encouraged to enroll. NSW Amateur Swimming Federation certificates will be issued. enrolment forms are available in The Times or by mail to Po Box 443 Canberra City ACT 2601. Enrolments close soon.
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Cenars
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Canberra City Act
Phillip Pool
Canberra City
Act
Domestic air fares rise 11 5 percent across carriers
TAA and Ansett increased passenger fares and freight rates by an average of 11.5 percent from midnight. the move is noted amid other budget and department changes. Heavy rainfall in Melbourne disrupted betting for the Cuufield Cup valued at 114000 dollars, reshuffling the field.
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Ansett
Melbourne
Energy fears and legal reform in daily life notes
Washington reports warn that an Arab oil embargo tied to the Middle East war could heighten US awareness of looming energy costs. In Canberra, ACT law changes on homosexuality are slated for public comment via the ACT Advisory Council. In Sydney, demolition workers forcibly entered a site in The Rocks to protest a contractor’s actions.
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Washington
A.C.T. Laws
ACT
Mir
Gordon Walch
Rocks
Sydney
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