Eclipse Viewing Builds Town Spirit in Bombala
Weather sweetens for eclipse as scientists from Japan, the United States, Australia and others set up gear on Mr Rodger Morton Bruce’s property near Bombala. Local teams plan a 9:30am racecourse program, with a 5:30pm end and a mardi gras on Maybe Street, proceeds aiding an old peoples home.
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Japan
Switzerland
United States
Australia
New Zealand
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Solar heat plans for Canberra pools and schools
The National Capital Development Commission reviews solar heating for the Macquarie open air pool complex and an indoor pool at a planned Wanniassa secondary college. Solar space heating is evaluated for ACT schools and colleges and for government houses in Canberra. A demo at Macquarie pool may test solar absorbers with an oil boiler to show economical heating.
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Wanniassa
Act
Senate
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Environment and Water Resources
NCDC
Bill Tiggins
Macquarie Pool
Higgins
Australian National University
U S Navy reports Phoenix missile missing at sea
The U S Navy said it recovered no Phoenix missile from an F 14 fighter after it disappeared during flight off the Northeast coast. The incident involves a high tech air to air craft weapon reported missing as search efforts continue.
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Aap-Reuter
US Navy
US B52s to patrol Indian Ocean watching Soviet ships
US commanders plan to deploy B52 strategic bombers from Guam to monitor Soviet naval movements in the Indian Ocean. General Russell Dougherty and Admiral Maurice Weisner are coordinating the reconnaissance flights, marking the first regular overwater missions over the region. Unarmed B52s have already begun Atlantic reconnaissance at Navy request, with Pacific flights soon to follow.
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Pacific
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Molonglo Arterial Inquiry Sought by Society
The Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Staley studies a submission by the Society for Social Responsibility in Science calling for a public inquiry into the Molonglo Arterial. The group says past inquiries failed to explore impacts or consult the public, noting slow population growth has reduced perceived need while citing air pollution bus-service deficits and rising construction costs as reasons for an inquiry.
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Society For Social Responsibility In Science
Molonglo Arterial
Canberra
Peking celebrates purge as Gang of Four faces fate
Rioting crowds in Peking greet news that Chiang Ching and three other radical leaders are purged from the Communist Party. Radio Peking names the Gang of Four and notes top party changes with Hua becoming Chairman. Analysts say the four likely expelled, ending any comeback.
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Cultural Revolution Purge Report Praises Proletariat Rule
The agency says the party central committee under Hua Kuo feng adopted measures to crush a counter revolutionary clique and purge inside the party. It lauds Mao Tsetung thought and the Cultural Revolution as a victory, with Chiang Ching and radicals leading the attacks. A poster at Peking University targets Mr Yao for slander.
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Yao
Shanghai Revolutionary Committee
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Wang Hssu-chen
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New Ambassador to China Announced for Australia
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Peacock named Garry Woodard as Australia's new Ambassador to China. Woodard, 47, will assume the post in Peking in December, succeeding Dr Stephen Fitzgerald who returns to academia at ANU. Woodard, a senior diplomat since 1953, has served in Seoul Singapore London and Washington and led Australia’s Burma mission from 1973 to 1975. He heads the North and South Asia Division and recently accompanied the Prime Minister Fraser to Japan and China. He is married with two teenage sons.
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South Asia
Fraser
Japan
Fitzgerald
Trades Hall $3m project to start. local jobs promised
Construction begins on a 3 million Trades Hall with about 929 square metres of retail space and 3716 square metres of offices, plus a basement tavern and 27-car parking. The project, to be built by Department of the Capital Territory, Interstate Permanent Building Society and TLC, aims to boost local work and use. Garbage collection days will shift in four south side suburbs when the new contractor starts, with schedules in Chifley Farrer OMalley and Wanniassa.
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Farrer
O'Malley
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Battle Looms on PS Union Preference Thailand
In a shifting political landscape, a new government in Thailand heightens tensions as a battle for union preferences intensifies. Key figures and parties maneuver amid regional implications and ongoing debates over policy direction.
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Public Service
Wage Act to Seek 4.2 Percent Rise Next Month
Canberra family ponders racing prospects as their pet could run in Melbourne Cup. Page 12 reports wage talks pushing a 4.2 percent rise next month and hints at local racing hopes in Melbourne Cup coverage.
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Canberra
Churches 13 TV Radio and Crossword
The page highlights Church related features under Life Style with TV and radio listings along with a crossword puzzle in the 16 page section. Other pages cover World News Courts Finance Comics Sport Lottery and special features.
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