ACT Sex Reform Bill Deferred by Executive Council
The Executive Council deferred signing the Law Reform Sexual Behaviour Bill 19% after it was approved by the ACT Legislative Assembly. Government sources say cabinet delays center on assent, with ministers debating amendments and constitutional questions before the measure proceeds to governorship and assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
ACT Legislative Assembly
Tillicotti
Lewishitive
Han
Whitlam admits error on Northern Territory statehood plan
Opponent leader Mir Whitlam stated he was wrong about a year ago amid debates over constitutional amendments. He linked the withdrawal to housekeeping actions affecting the Northern Territory and potential future statehood, noting proposals that would have given NT 10 senators and four House members. The discussion centered on measures barring statehood for the territory housing the national government seat, the ACT, and related constitutional changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Fratiy
Mir Whithtor
Ana
Mor Wihitham
Withnall
House of
Referendum hints from Hobart convention on elections and age relief
The Hobart convention ends with proposals for simultaneous Senate and House elections and a compulsory retirement age for peers. Prime Minister Mebrasee supports both items as attractive to him while urging Parliament to study them first. Other talks cover federal territories statehood and representation, with pages noted for further convention reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Mebrasee
House of Representatives
Aml
Stu Fraser
Cis Thes
Fue
Beme
Money Made Us: Horne's new view on Australia’s economy
On Monday Donald Horne, author of The Lucky Country, published a new book about how economic values shaped Australian society. The Canberra Times will print the first of two extracts from Money Made Us, with the full book hitting shelves next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Horne
Canberra Times
World premiere ballet features Australian choreography and Varna competition delay
A world premiere ballet work by Australian choreographers opened at the Centery Theatre List night with three works presented, including The Canker Vanes and The Ienuiate ballet. The event lacked entries from some competitors and was judged by a panel led by Walker Bourke. The competition results were to be announced after further performances, with reviews on page 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfery
Tremor Hits PNG Border Region With Widespread Damage
An earthquake struck the central highlands near the Papua New Guinea border, causing extensive disruption across communities. Reports are scarce but indicate structural damage, disrupted communications, and emergency responses underway as authorities assess the quake's impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takamatal
Drie Jawa
Australian bravery awards announced by Governor General Kerr
The Governor General Sir John Kerr announced the first honours under Australia’s new system. The Australian Decorations Advisory Committee proposed two Star of Courage awards, two Bravery Medals, and five commendations for bravery. One Star of Courage was awarded posthumously to William Kerr for dying while rescuing a man from a fume filled well at Mowrarie station near Mecharuthuria in Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr
J. D. Meares
William Kerr
Mowrarie
Mechuthurria
Western
Austra Anal
Darwin
William Kaseler
Tostmanin Bolwe
Tod Teeuly
South Australia
Spencer Gulf
Nine named, two posthumous bravery awards listed
The Star of Courage awards go to nine named recipients with two posthumous recognitions for bravery in perilous incidents. Honorees include Mr Graham Kemp of Ingle Karm, Sugith Aust rali, Mr Terry Cileson of Innisfail, and others for heroic actions across disasters and rescues from 1974 to 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Kemp
Ingle Karm
Sugith Australi
Tasman Bridge
Hiabanon
Star of Courage
Terry Cileson
Innisfail
Queensland
Public debate on uranium mining intensifies
Public debate on uranium mining, a key recommendation of the Ramer inquiry’s first report, intensified yesterday as conservationists and industrialists firmed their positions. The report’s coverage notes rising tensions among nationalists and various policy spokesmen amid ongoing scrutiny of uranium policy and potential impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramer
Barbara Ward's New Book Sparks Mixed Reviews
A fragmented local snippet reports on Barbara Ward releasing a new book with mixed reception. Readers and critics reference titles resembling "The Ship of Dreams" and "The Flame of Men" while other notes hint at travel topics and literary discussion.
Onewnhos Hit Lights Up Hitting In Rally
Buck Mage of Racing Astihah noted a cap bape performance as Ver Bare coving las. Hateh Piee and Vat Vant totiest win ei with Hack Mage reporting. Car rally act ihrer in roe in Sichoviant mally by Hek Paue Life Style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.C.T. Matter
Ellicots
Lia
Piguel
Othie
Sir Stables
Averill
Sialey
Paleo
Staley
Hermes
Tautwas
Anne
Anne Gh
Wwersien
Ben Woiene
Canberra
Raan
Impring
Mr Dalnoett
Ds Oshe
Finglehoie
N.T. Statehood
Whitlam
Mir Whitlam
Ron Wothoull Rind
Enel
Sorman Morice
Buhearia
Nemihers
Walker Bourke
Nise Gunde
Ray Powell
Tuinghe
Png
Saturnl Universi
Caumbeirs
Geilo
Ain
Brett Tukoarta
Seth
Pullen
Priates
Dressis Peerle
Central Wheat Belt
Abel
Ale
Royse Davie
Rathmines
Miother Srewnin
Miwarra
Able Scaman
Muck Cribbes
Hmas Melbowrine
Jervis Bay
Tyne
RAAF
David Cull
Wagga
The
Auditors’ Report
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited
Kent Hrierley & Barrachweh
J. M. OV
Relph
Chartered Accountants
Act
Poole Shuld
Bovine
Jan Leirtiatrriin
Wnt
NSM
Stroth
Saleen
Dairies
Uli Mapaster
Thaeter Mbp
ATRO
Perpily
Sanpuriers
Helib
Wesc
Ralis
Uranium
Rhodesia
Abr
Hawker Sone Shimker Shiagre
Owerk
Puige
Barbara Wards
Barbi
Marin
Dreidirdl
Trapalgar
Saterday
Maloy
Spain
Shakira
V. Rain Creswarid
AA Leoni Revallantieeny
Sitrine
Merrie Ails
Ingutyie
Wintel
Macquarie
Lyons
Spence
Campbell
Lyon
Enitia
Hillwelie Deak
Bosore
Goreme
Goreme Place
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!