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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1975

Page

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Unemployment Benefit Checks Reveal 28 Percent Not Entitled

Senator Wheeldon said 28 percent of those checked on unemployment benefits were not entitled. About 13,000 beneficiaries were reviewed, with 3,671 benefits terminated or suspended across the states, highest in Western Australia and Queensland. He blamed funding gaps and the Opposition for halting further checks.

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Air cadets to continue in civil capacity in Queensland

Brisbane reports that the Queensland Air Training Corps will remain active in a civilian role despite Federal plans to abolish school cadets by year end. Mr PR Lobton, chairman of the combined cadet committee, announced the continuation. Lieutenant R Geise of Le Paul’s School cadets said Bald Hills parade affirmed plans to carry on next year.

Brisbane Queensland Air Training Lee Combined Cadet Committee PR. Lobton le Paul's School Bald Hills R. Geise Eohond

Fraser Calls Whitlam A Liar Or Fool At Randwick Rally

Sydney Sunday rally drew about 10 000 as Opposition Leader Fraser accused Prime Minister Whitlam of deceit over overseas loans. He claimed Whitlam knew of Cairns and Conner affairs, urged reporters to keep cables on his desk, and warned democracy was in danger under a would be dictator.

Sydney Mer Fraser Whitham Whitlam Randwick Fraser Sir Cairns Mir Connor Cairns Dr Cains Mr Cairns Conner Suppy Senate Australia Derma Mr Whitham John Kerr Labor Liberal- Country Party

Whitlam Defends Budget Rejection Fear in Senate

Prime Minister Whitlam told migrants at Melbourne Town Hall that some Liberal senators would pass the Budget and not reject Supply, while noting discipline could be maintained by an amendment to defer the Budget. He accused fascist elements of undermining parliamentary democracy and criticized television editing of programs.

Melbourne Senate Whitlam ABC Whitham Fraser Melhowne Mr. Whitlam Mr Whitlam Australia

Franco’s peaceful night as Franco fights heart ailment

Madrid report says General Franco slept peacefully after a day of heart seizures. Doctors say his condition is stationary as family stays at the bedside and officials prepare for a potential transfer of power to Prince Juan Carlos. The pope has not sent a message. Franco reportedly thanked prayers in a brief reply.

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Governor of Queensland Suspending Dormant Commission

The Queen acting on Prime Minister Whitlam's advice revoked the dormant commission of Sir Colin Hannah as Governor of Queensland. Appointed January 1972, his dormant commission dated April 30, 1974, had allowed him to act for the Governor-General when needed. The move follows his remarks supporting election timing and reflects political tension in Queensland and Canberra.

Whitlam Queensland Colin Hannah Government of Colin SSM Sip Riven Cother South Australia Sir Mark Oliphant Maxes Bnshane Chamber of Commerce Colm Australia Charles Mortensen Mortensen Chambers Fraser Sioner House of Representatives Crown Murray Terrell

Severe weekend weather causes outages and road damage

Canberra and district residents faced blackouts, downed trees and damaged power lines after a wet windy weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology logged around 3 millimetres of rain Friday night and 92 millimetres in the 12 hours to 9 pm yesterday, with strong winds. Police reported several road closures including Oaks Estate and Majura Lane, while some routes remained passable. A bridge collapsed at Tuggeranong Creek and a government road near Cooma Road became impassable. multiple road accidents were also reported.

Canberra Bureau of Meteorology Spm Corowa Cooma Tuggeranong Hugh McCormack McCormack Barry Huch McCormack Tuggeranong Creek Mr McCormack Cooma Road

Floods force evacuations as Murray rises in Australia

Flood waters from the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers drive evacuations across regions including Melbourne and Albury. More than 25 families leave homes near South Albury as river levels threaten infrastructure and water safety warnings urge avoiding river water for drinking or cooking. In Colac and Hedourie areas, authorities monitor rising lake levels and road blocks amid ongoing flood risk and travel delays.

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Four youths die in multiple road accidents near Canberra

In three hours on Saturday two crashes in the Canberra area killed four young people and left others injured. A 28 year old man from Red Hill died when his car struck a tree after leaving the Federal Highway. A 24 year old man from Enfield Sydney also died in a separate collision while another man died in Gatton Street Forever. A motorcycle rider died in an additional crash at Kent and Birdwood Streets. The report notes a travel agency window smashed and a bus shelter damaged nearby. Police and emergency services attended all scenes.

Canberra Marulan Anneke Domkers Sadey Staulens Rose Mar Hasse Red Hill Sutton Risa Hassett Cgieneral Ceneral Henri Quentemier Gatton Street Kent Birdwood Streets Hughes Spmon Sar Kulay Geoffrey Deaton Oof Goulburn Willie Majalan South Road

New colleges promise over 300 study units for students

Indonesian minister threatens to halt Undonesign ships Bulog to Acestrafia while Indonesia faces planned actions in Darwin. Lebanon news notes the ongoing civil war entering a new phase as rival Heirut factions seek territorial advantage.

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ACT cricket selection for Wales? Weekend Sheffield Shield clash

Queensland captain Greg Chappell smashed 105 to rescue Back Pace in a Brisbane Sheffield Shield match. The selection emphasizes form, with the ACT team to meet Western Australia and South Australia over the coming weekend.

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Classified Ads Fragment From Local Page

Fragmentary page shows scattered words and phrases including names and places in a garbled classified section. Readable bits hint at a local festival and community notices, but most content is indecipherable due to OCR errors. The entry resembles a brief classifieds page with partial listings and event mentions.

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