Singapore PM speaks freely in Australia amid exchanges
Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew drew comments on internal politics during a visit to Australia. Prime Minister Fraser pledged defence and trade cooperation and stressed regional self-reliance while Whitlam and Lee exchanged banter about political stature. Fraser praised ASEAN ties and urged security and growth as Singapore’s leaders navigate regional developments.
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Lee Kuan Yew
Australia
Whitlam
Mr Lee
Fraser
Lee
ASEAN
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Canberra
Guilfoyle Denies Charge of Deceit in Social Security
In Canberra yesterday Senator Guilfoyle denied allegations of “blatant deceit” in public material from the Department of Social Security. An officer said submissions misrepresented policy and that money allocations were affected by ignored guidelines, while a staff meeting was planned to address the issue. Opposition Senator Grimes warned that clients risk neglect amid departmental discord.
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Senate
James
Lab
Tas
Guilfoyle
Canberra Times
Grimes
L. J. Daniels
John Triming
Triming
Catherra Times
Utmom
Daniels
Social Security
Department
Inquiry calls for more staff for ACT interim Schools Authority
An independent inquiry urged increasing staff at the interim ACT Schools Authority to back up schools, while deeming overall teaching numbers satisfactory. The report notes the authority had only 60 percent of required staff in 1973 and cites administrative understaffing as its greatest deficiency, recommending more administration and specialist support plus diversion of tasks to ancillary staff.
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ACT Schools Authority
A. T. Hird
Victorian Education Department
W. D. Neal
West Australian Institute of Technology
Carrick
Too many courses at ACT colleges prompt staffing review
The inquiry notes staff ceilings limit preschool capacity and says college courses have expanded too far. It urges a rolling three year staffing plan based on student numbers, with adjunct support for handicapped and migrant pupils. It highlights pupil teacher ratios and calls for more in service training.
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Schools Authority
ACT Teachers Federation
Hughes report on ACT hospitals accepted
Government accepted the Hughes Report on ACT hospital administration with reservations from the ACT Medical Association and Staff Specialists Council. Minister Hunt said implementation requires improved professional communication within the ACT medical community and a roaster-based private doctor system paying 70 percent of the scheduled fee to treat Medibank patients.
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R. Hughes
Hunt
ACT Medical Association
Staff Specialists Council
Hughes
Canberra
Capital Territory Health Commission
Medibank
ACTMA
Nsw
Encephalitis Threat Warned At Aboriginal Camp Near Alice Springs
Health authorities fear Murray Valley encephalitis outbreaks in Ti Papa camp outside Alice Springs due to inadequate sewerage and high rainfall. Officials cite scarce funding and low priority for new works, while evaporation ponds fail to curb mosquito breeding. Camp residents report substandard housing, lack of garbage collection, and no local doctor services.
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Alice Springs
Ti Papa
Department of the Northern Territory
Geoff Loveday
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
Peacock statement no acceptance on Timor policy
Australia’s Foreign Minister denied any recognition of Indonesia’s incorporation of East Timor. Prime Minister Fraser and Senate Leader Withers urged caution amid debate. Peacock said non-recognition doesn’t block humanitarian aid or family reunification and stressed maintaining ties with Indonesia while awaiting UN actions.
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Indonesia
East Timor
Fraser
Senate
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Malik
Suharto
Mer Fraser
Amibatssiedar
Jakarta
Dick Woolcott
Woolcott
Taihoresid
Timor
Austria
Timor refugees threaten Indonesian stance warn
Jakarta reports Indonesian Foreign Minister Malik warns East Timor refugees who stay too long could undermine government policy on renewal and stability. About 30,000 Morican refugees in the Netherlands. Mohican independence groups referenced. Timorese remain in Australia following long-running displacement.
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Jakarta
Malik
East Timor
Indonesia scales back East Timor drive in IO assessment
A Joint Intelligence Organisation report to Australia’s Government says Indonesian forces have reduced operations in East Timor. It estimates about half the territory is under Jakarta, with 35,000 troops and Fretilin remnants under 1,000. The analysis notes dwindling Fretilin strength and possible population sympathy in some areas.
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East Timor
Fraser
Jakarta
Indonesia
Timor
JIG
Fretilin
Uesik
Frevghin
MP Nicholls suffers heart attack in Parliament
The Opposition Whip in the House of Representatives Mr Nicholls was admitted to intensive care at Canberra Hospital after an attack at Parliament House around 9.50 last night. The 59 year old Member for Bonython South Australia is in critical condition. Arrangements were made for a VIP aircraft to fly Mrs Nicholls to Canberra.
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House of Representatives
Mr Nicholls
Canberra Hospital
Parliament House
Bonython
South Australia
Mrs Nicholls
Canberra
Voters Voice Commies Sport Lotteries Jackpot 10400 Special
Voters Voice reports on a lottery jackpot and entertainment notes including Life Style pages and TV features. Rardin contributes a society column with brief items and busy page references.
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People TV
Rardin
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