Redistribution Could add WA seat in federal House
A government report indicates Australia may push to create an extra seat for Western Australia in the House of Representatives after a census. The move could shift seats between states, potentially aiding the Labor Party and affecting NSW representation as redistributions proceed ahead of elections.
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Bureau of Crisis and Statistics
Commisnwealth
Western Australia
House of Remmeenstatives
Ike
Nik
Enon
Labor Party
Population up 9 7 per cent in 1971 census Australia wide
Preliminary census figures show Australia’s population at 12 728 000 as of June 30 1971 up 9 7 percent since 1966. NSW added 351 655 people to reach 4 580 55H as Queensland rose 149 038 to 622 392 ACT up 47 811 to 143 843 with Northern Territory highest percentage gain.
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Australia
Commonwealth Breau of
Nsw
Queensland
Act
Western Australia
Sway
South Australia
Tasmania
Car that smells alcohol eyed by Honda device
Tokyo reports Honda Motor Co introduces a breath sensing device linked to steering to detect alcohol in drivers. Tests show the system rejecting a car if breath indicates alcohol beyond a set limit. Officials expect cost impact to be modest, under one percent.
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Tokyo
Thas
Honda Motor Compas
Shanues
Alcohal
Theodcn
Eight Climbers Killed in Mount Ganpuny Avalanche
Sherpa messages from Ratmandu report eight climbers dead after an avalanche at Mount Gangpuny. The group included Japanese leader Kiyoni Shumie and fellow Nagano expedition members, with two more Japanese and three Sherpas among the victims. Separate letters name Take Sh Ababune and Dr Hirotaka Sasakawa among the deceased.
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Gunganurna
Pokhara
Kiyoni Shumie
Nagano
Gangapuiny
Takesh Ababune
Hirotaka Sasakawa
Warning to authorities on ACT rural land acquisitions
A report by an NCD officer warns authorities that central rural subdivisions outside Canberra must be acquired for development. It notes a plan to concentrate holdings near Morrumbateman and nearby towns to contain growth and suggests the NCDC will play a major role in land development outside the ACT.
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Sherwittye
NCDC
Jents Stankory
Pieslide
Prisper- Tiey
Canberra
Act
Canberra Times
Ares
Tar Ganising
Catlett
Fayarto
Tania
Sudo
Uel
Menal
Develoment
Rural subdivision pressures near Canberra rise urges action
The Canberra Times reports rising land subdivision activity around ACT prompted calls for joint NCDC and state authority action. A Regional Development Committee notes small parcels, grazing changes, and rising prices threaten pastoral areas, urging planning orders and central handling of rural subdivisions to curb rapid encroachment.
Federal Highway upgrade plans spark landowner fears
NSW Department of Main Roads outlined a four lane limited access upgrade of the Federal Highway from Lake George to south of Sutton Road with rerouting segments. Letters to nearby landholders warn of property resumptions and a 30 foot wide reserve for a dual carriageway with access points from existing or new service roads. Officials expect negotiations to resume with landowners as survey and design proceed. portions realign toward Canberra with fly overs at motorway crossings.
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NSW Department of Main Roads
Wight
Dover
Lake George
Sutton Rod
Yarrow
Cory
ACT
J.B. Anderson
Goulburn
Sutton Road
Canberra
Bungendore
Typhoon toll 103 in Saigon region disaster
Typhoon Hester left 103 dead or missing as Saigon officials described devastation as catastrophic. The government convened an emergency meeting and cited needs of at least 1.3 million dollars for immediate civilian aid and damage relief. Several hundred thousand residents of the northern region were left homeless across five provinces spanning 10,000 square miles.
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Saigon
Associated Press
Nouthern
Souith
Beazley outlines Federal Labor education policy
Federal Labor would assume financial responsibility for all tertiary education including universities teachers colleges and colleges for advanced education. Aimed at reducing state education grant tensions and financing through an Australian Schools Commission while introducing a preschool commission and emergency grants. Tuition fees for tertiary and postsecondary education would be abolished and flexible matriculation encouraged.
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Adelmde
Beazley
Benzdey
Australian Schools Commission
Commonwealth
Schools Commission
South Australia
Beasley
Australia
Thieves Fail To Start Stolen Car In London
A Sun report from London describes two thieves failing to start a stolen car in Long Dorel during the weekend. Police found ignition keys and a partial tool kit in the vehicle, and a nearby patrol later learned why the car would not start.
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London
Long Dorel
Sun
Peteal
New Head of Supply Named to Succeed A Cooley
Mr SOS Cone was named yesterday to succeed Mr A Cooley as Secretary of the Department of Supply. The appointment, announced by Minister Garland, takes effect November 1. The change comes amid broader shifts in the department’s leadership and public service restructuring.
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Frade
Sos. Cone
A. Cooley
Department of Supply
Garland
Sant Yeunild
Niarchip
Cuties
Prade
Euletns
Anaiher Epiny
Awa
Kinnon
Australiandustry Deselunment
Jeti Hs
Wentemmam
Tinier
Wepulls
Mers Living Stum
Agwunice
Ian Westerns
Curries
Trante Department
Willow Acha
Vid Jones
Auction of Discount Store Leases
A fragmented note outlines an auction of discount store leases and mentions defence spending debates in Australia. The text also references a collision report and an extension study related to methane, with scattered mentions of Canberra and domestic topics.
Colour TV approval sparks debate in Canberra
A fragmented Canberra page reports the president of a national advertisers association endorsing colour TV channels in capital cities, while an unrelated sale note lists values and pages. The text mentions Australia and a 2002 reference, with scattered figures and sections.
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Awe Ferline Association of
Sial
Canberra
Weather forecast note from Bureau of Mercuriality
Fragmentary weather update notes a high around 83 degrees, possible warm spells, and changes in theater air quality in western regions. Mentions dew point and forecast uncertainties with potential shifts in temperature.
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Westeritay
Chuiwers
Bureau of Mercyraligy
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