Daly recalls wit and loss in Parliament in Canberra
Gay Davidson reports former Labor front bencher Fred Daly entertaining the National Press Club with a parade of one liners and self deprecating jokes. He reflects on a long career from 1943 to 1975 and laments the decline of repartee and humor in Parliament while recalling peers Billy Hughes Archie Cameron Les Haylen and Albert Field with pointed quips.
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Gay Davidson
Labor
Fred Daly
National Press Club
Curtin
Kerr
Joh Bielke-Petersen
Billy Hughes
Archie Cameron
Senate
Les Haylen
Haylen
Daly Reflects On Reform and House Tactics
Old square Mr Daly discusses social reform and abortion bill views, quoting Liberal and Labor members. He recalls Beazley’s dislike of a cabinet change, notes House procedures, and praises robust Opposition tactics. He credits Vince Gair for the last DLP senator departure and calls him a rough politician.
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Daly
Labor
Beazley
Connor
Labor Ministry
Mr Daly
Mr Connor
House of Relatives
Mr Sinclair
DLP
Vince Gair
Ireland
Equal boundaries monument marks political moment at Daly book launch
At the National Press Club a tribute to Fred Daly sparked a political moment. G. Whitlam warned the opposition would block Labor redistribution plans, linking it to the 1974 dissolution and 1975 events. Defence Minister Killen joked about a December 3 election date.
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Fred Daly
Australia
National Press Club
Whitlam
Coalition
Defence
Killen
Labor
Curtin
Kerry
Commonwealth Police Force to recruit 149 for diplomat protection
The force plans to recruit 149 more officers and establish a special division to shield foreign diplomats. Geoffrey Sawer surveys legislative methods governing public servants, noting the breadth of approaches.
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Commonwealth Police Force
Geoffrey Sawer
Weekend sentence plan offers ACT residents weekend work option
ACT residents facing short term prison sentences may soon work on socially useful projects at weekends instead of jail. Proposed by ex minister Bryant in 1975 the plan excludes work that would replace paid labour and targets offenders of violence or child abuse. Studies by the Department of the Capital Territory and the Attorney General's Department are nearing legislative consideration.
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ACT
Bryant
Goodwin
Department of the Capital Territory
Attorney General's Department
Cowan Wins Rally in Historic Singapore Airlines London to Sydney
Andrew Cowan was named provisional winner of the Londons to Sydney Rally, the longest motor rally in history. He also took the first London to Sydney marathon in 194% in a Hillman Hunter, finishing 22 minutes ahead of Tony Fawkes with Paddy Hopkirk four minutes behind in a Citroen CX 2400. Full report on the Back Page.
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Sydney
Andrew Cowan
Cowan
Tony Fawkes
Paddy Hopkirk
Ireland
Moves on Outflow by Gay Davidson
Political correspondent Gay Davidson reports on the latest outflow developments. The piece details policy shifts, environmental concerns, and regional responses from government agencies and affected communities.
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Gay Davidson
Australia debt program aims to steady dollar amid loans
The Government announced an $850 million loan package to bolster overseas reserves and defend the Australian dollar against speculative pressure. Total loans this year reach about $1.7 billion with domestic arrangements and a further $250 million Eurobond issue completing a broad strategy to address balance of payments concerns and potential credit squeeze.
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Fr Robinson
Deutsche Bank
Bank of International Settlements
Robinson
Australi
Hayden
Hurford
Whitlam
Fraser
Priser
SAS
Tram
Australia
Lynch
Commonwealth
Tokyo
Australian Reserve Bank
Warwick Bracken
Hamilton family wins 500 in Canberra Times contest
The Hamilton family of Hayes Crescent Griffith won 500 in The Canberra Times Pick a Day Give-away. Their coupon drawn on CTC-TV late news by editor Ian Mathews doubled because they subscribe to The Canberra Times. So far readers have won 2000 with 1500 more to be awarded in two draws.
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Hamilton
Hayes Crescent
Griffith
Canberra Times
Ctc-Tv
Ian Mathews
Hamiltons
Manuka
Alderman Land retires as Queanbeyan Leagues Club leader
Alderman Fred Land, longtime Queanbeyan Leagues Club secretary-manager and mayor, retires after 14 years in the post. He recalls bar memories near his birth spot, notes guests from premiers to Mr Fraser, and signals a return to private life while remaining a club consultant. The Lands have deep roots in local government and hotel business dating back to the 19th century.
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Queanbeyan
Fred Land
Fraser
Alderman Land
Ron Edwards
NSW Public Service
Sydney
Edwin Land
Booroomba
Edwin Henry Land
Queanbeys
The
Queanbeyan Leagues Club
Reg Marmont
Les McIntyre
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