Promise by Whitlam open government if Labor wins
Opposition Leader Whitlam pledged to end secrecy and allow public servants to speak under a Labor government. He urged reenactment of the Australian Industries Preservation Act to curb overseas capital and said Labor would release expert recommendations on education health transport and pollution. He forecast Labor would gain 18 seats in the federal election.
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High Court
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Frost but sunny weather across ACT and Tablelands
Widespread frost gripped the ACT and Southern Tablelands yesterday with night minimums near minus two degrees Celsius, well below average. Daytime conditions turned fine and largely sunny with a top of 18C, and forecast fine skies to persist with light to moderate northwesterly winds and a warmer 21C expected today.
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Act
Tablelands
Wider inquiry on poverty urged by Whitlam in Melbourne
Mr Whitlam promised to widen the poverty inquiry if a Labor government is elected. He spoke at the Wesley Pleasant andia Afternoon during the Central Methodist Mission’s 79th birthday festival, urging support for a broader inquiry. He stressed poverty goes beyond money and requires expert advice, counselling, training, retraining, and social workers in homes and communities.
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Auction of goods under rent law in Fyshwick
An auction of goods seized under a distress warrant was held at Building Materials Exhibition Centre Pty Ltd in Fyshwick, Canberra. About 40 people attended as landlords recovered unpaid rent. items sold included a roofless display home for 750, five hot water systems for 1, an air conditioning unit for 78, and a refrigerator. A Supreme Court injunction limited some sales, and warnings of legal action were issued by the auctioneer and exhibitor directors.
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Fyshwick Exhibition Centre
Building Materials Exhibition Centre Pty Ltd
Marveborough Street
John Carey
Justice Connor
ACT Supreme Court
Saurday
Carey
Enderby
Commonwealth
Searchers sight wreckage from missing Tiger Moth
Air searchers sighted wreckage believed to be from the Tiger Moth that vanished with two aboard on Friday. A square piece of ply was found drifting off Clarke Island as the World War II aircraft on a flight protesting Lake Pedder flooding disappeared between Hobart and Flinders Island. On board were Mrs Brenda Hean, 50, and owner-pilot Max Price, 56, both of arb
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Lake Pedder
Hobart
Flinders Island
Brenda Hean
Max Price
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Missing light aircraft vanishes near Bathurst area
Sydney reports a light two person plane disappeared about 50 miles north of Bathurst after departing Rylstone aero drome at 3 15 pm on a triangular return to Rylstone. By 4 30 pm it had not returned and search operations began with limited fuel.
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Rylstone Aerodrome
Rylstone
CANFL preliminary final at Ainslie Oval report due
Umpire and player reports flood in as the CANFL preliminary final at Ainslie Oval closes. In Molonglo Shield action North Canberra defeated Captains Flat 39-16 at Manuka Oval after a police escort, while North Canberra Norths edged RMC 17-13 after extra time. Mick Cuthel stars with two tries and the win.
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Middle East on alert after raids and counter raids
Israeli, Syrian, and Lebanese forces were on high alert as two days of raids and counter-raids ended with reports of quiet. The violence followed the Munich massacre, with Israel claiming Syrian air losses and heavy casualties in Syrian refugee camps. Syria asked the UN Security Council to condemn Israel, while Lebanon planned to lodge a complaint. Arab ministers in Cairo prepared to meet as Germany repatriated bodies.
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Cabinet to set new control measures in Australia
Federal Cabinet will meet to set tighter guidelines on foreign investment in Australia. A ban on takeovers in insurance, banking and uranium is likely, with Ansett Airlines already protected. The Monopolies Commission will oversee mergers, while borrowings by foreign and domestic companies are reviewed. The Labor Party pledges a national investment secretariat to examine all investments. Public sentiment backs tighter control, with Senate scrutiny ongoing and a report possible after more than a year.
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Rmine
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Taing Tin Newspaper Closes Amid Press Code Fees
South Vietnam's Tin newspaper, known as the Telegraph, halted operations under a presidential decree requiring deposits of 20 million piasres to cover potential fines. The four Saigon papers face the cost by next Friday to avoid penalties, signaling financial pressure on the opposition press.
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Canberra names tax inquiry committee members
The Australian Federal Treasurer Mr Snedden announced in Canberra yesterday the members chosen for the full scale public inquiry into the taxation system. Chairman is Mr Justice K K W Asprey with members Mr D M Bensusan Butt Sir Peter Lloyd Professor R W Parsons and Mr K Wool. The panel brings academic and business taxation experience from ANU Sydney and private practice. The inquiry was announced on April 11 this year and will begin without delay.
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Snedden
D. M. Bensusan-Butt
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R. W. Parsons
K. Wool
Two seats feasible by poll date
Education notes accuse federal and Victorian governments of neglecting the education of thousands of non English speaking migrants. A Hanoi airfield dispute dominates page four with reported air battles and spokesmen. Africa reports Black African states pledge freer transit to guerrillas after Tanzania calls for action against white rule. Two Labor leaders spoke against violence. Canberra couple wins major trophy in National Daffodil Championships at Albert Hall. Page references: World news Law list Figure-It-Out classifieds.
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