Fraser hints at possible early Australian election
Fraser told Enterprise Australia members at the Sydney Hilton that options include delaying a full double election to December or holding a joint half Senate and House poll in May. Opposition leader Whitlam accused Fraser of stoking speculation to justify a December vote and warned of ongoing political instability.
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Sydney Hilton
National Enterprise Week
Fraser
Senate
House of Representatives
Australia
Mr Whitlam
Torrens Street lease change sought
A witness at the ACT planning inquiry urged converting Torrens Street Braddon from residential to commercial use. Paddy O D E a professional in Torrens Street said leases breach and high rents plus parking fines forced him to seek change. He urged extending industrial planning ideas to commercial Torrens Street sections 2 and 29 to fulfil original designation and curb social idealism.
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Braddon
St Kilda Road
Melbourne
Paddy O'Dea
Canberra
Dea
June Dalla
O'Dea
Fyshwick
Mittchell
Torrens Street West
ACT Ratepayers Association
Threat seen in law change for ACT land use
Canberra witnesses warned amendments to the City Area Leases Ordinance could shift enforcement of lease breaches from authorities to private individuals, risking breakdown of the capital’s orderly planning. John Gilchrist asserted injunctive remedies create delays and costs, with potential harm to bona fide leaseholders and investors.
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National Capital
Act
National Capital Development Commission
John Gilchrist
Joint Committee
Gilchrist
Doonkuna Street
Braddon
Supreme Court
Discrepancy raises alarm over Murrumbidgee river plans
The Murrumbidgee Monitor Association warned the National Capital Development Commission that proposed ACT river developments threaten water quality and wildlife. It cited Tuggeranong Town Centre, a riverfront park drive, and West Murrumbidgee growth as pressures. The group urged keeping the river near natural state and gazetting the corridor as parkland with a 1,000 metre buffer and wilderness zones.
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Murrumbidgee
NCDC
Murrumbidgee Monitor Association
Canberra
Tupgeranonge
Tuggeranong
Pine Island
Act
West Murrumbidgee
Association
Protesters jammed Brisbane court amid mass arrest charges
Scuffles erupted outside Brisbane Magistrate's Court as officials processed 590 charges against 416 people arrested during Saturday's demonstration. The crowded scene reflected high tensions and a tense public order situation with police managing the proceedings.
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Brisbane
Nixon urges unions to follow law in industrial disputes
In Canberra, Transport Minister Nixon warned that ignoring established procedures risks democracy and warned against union leaders exploiting the system. He condemned strikes when proper arbitration exists and called disruption for political aims unacceptable in a democracy.
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Nixon
Metal Trades Industry Association
Canberra
SEC
Call for public support echoed at MTIA dinner
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony urged broad backing for industrial reforms at the MTIA annual dinner. He claimed support would come from many non unionists and responsible trade unionists tired of disruptive leaders while warning of strong opposition to Parliament’s recent changes.
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Anthony
MTIA
Striking Power Workers to Decide at Melbourne Meeting
The 2300 La Trobe Valley power workers plan a meeting today to decide on ending an eleven week strike. ACTU president Hawke held talks with shop stewards and union officials seeking clarification from the State Electricity Commission as they weigh a return to work.
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Melbourne
la Trobe
ACTU
Hawke
State Electricity Commission
Moreell
Arbitration Commission
Norman Mansint
Vietnamese refugees escorted to Darwin arrive at Stokes Hill
Ninety Vietnamese refugees reach Darwin aboard two boats and anchor off Stokes Hill wharf for medical checks. HMAS Advance and HMAS Aware escorted the vessels into Darwin harbour with preliminary immigration checks planned. Refugees, one voyage starting July, another in September, appear in good health on first sight.
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Stokes Hill
Hmas Advance
Hmas Aware
Vietnam
Australia
Indonesia
Saigon
Tower test schedule set for early November broadcasts
Tele com Australia spokesman announced the first test broadcast from the Black Mountain tower will occur on November 5 with a three week run-up of test transmissions and programs. Full ABC television and some FM radio programs begin November 26, while the CTC transmission date remains undecided.
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Black Mountain
Telecom Australia
ABC
CTC
Civilians to be armed in Mindanao revolt response
President Marcos authorised arming civilians to aid the government against rebels in the southern Philippines. He said villagers in Mindanao and other southern islands have long faced the Moslem rebellion and requested arms to defend themselves against terrorists. Link-up of rebels alleged.
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Marcos
Philippines
Mindanao
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