Arab guerillas abduct five Jewish emigrants at border
At the Czech Austrian border, two heavily armed Arabs seized Jewish emigrants from a train and took them toward Vienna airport. Police said the hostage group included five Jews, two Austrian officials, a woman and a child, with conflicting reports on casualties as air traffic was halted and security forces cordoned the area.
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Opera House opens with War And Peace at Sydney
Opening night at the Sydney Opera House featured the modern epic War And Peace in the Concert Hall with a star cast led by Eilene Han n on and Tom McDonnell. Tickets ranged from nine fifty to sixteen fifty with 1500 attendees including dignitaries. The run signals a series of firsts for the venue as Wagner and other events are planned in the following days.
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VFL Grand Final Sets Up Richmond vs Carlton at MCG
VFL officials expect a crowd near 120000 for the grand final at the MCG as Carlton and Richmond meet in Australia’s biggest sporting event. The sellout follows weeks of TV coverage and finals drama. Last year’s finale featured over 50 goals, a record unlikely to repeat due to tighter defense and 60 point spread this year.
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Merry-go-round for Canberra relocations and history
The Canberra merry-go-round, purchased for 000, is to be moved to a site likely Garema Place or Petrie Plaza. It previously operated at The Esplanade, St Kilda, Melbourne since 1914, built by Herbert Thompson, famed car designer.
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Arabs Hold Hostages at Vienna Airport
Guerilla forces brandishing grenades still hold hostages at Vienna Airport after abducting them at the Czech Austrian border. Earlier reports indicate the incident began near the border and continues to unfold with police involvement and international concern.
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Aap-Reuter
Weekend weather forecast for South Coast and Canberra
Weekend forecast shows fine conditions with light northwest winds. Canberra area expects a high near 22 degrees, following yesterday's 21 and above monthly average. Remote South Coast also sunny with mild afternoons, while a cooler change is possible by Tuesday.
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Familiar tunes vie for Australia’s new anthem choice
The panel of judges found none of 140 entrants met the standards of three established songs Waltzing Matilda Advance Australia Fair and Song of Australia. Acting chairman Ken Tribe announced in Canberra that the choice would be limited to these three familiar anthems.
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Australian Council For the Arty
Ken Tribe
Canberra
Qoer
Interest on housing loans restricted amid rate rises
Savings banks and building societies agreed to limit housing loan rate increases to shield low and middle income borrowers. The Reserve Bank, after talks with banks, boosted maximum deposit rates from 5% to 7% and allowed larger housing loan increases only where justified. Authorities stressed the move aligns with government policy to ease housing borrowers while investors face higher rates.
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Price rises predicted by ACT land lease plan criticised
Former Minister for the Interior and estate agents’ representative in Canberra attack new ACT land lease system. Enderby defends revised government housing allocation and low-cost project houses, while critics warn of higher prices for those denied schemes. They call for a return to the land-rent leasehold and warn of department pressure to reserve homes for public servants. The debate frames the plan as a temporary measure amid housing market uncertainty.
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Labor
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Sen
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Capital Territory
Enderby
Meedy
Walsh
Hunt
Housing list rules revealed and incomplete allocation
The document shows rules about housing assistance where not more than two people receive an allowance of 20 dollars per week in Las Ceva and other areas, with averages around 377 dollars weekly. It notes that housing allocations did not reach certain needy families.
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Las Ceva Ensorn
Two Women for ILC Posts in ACT Trades Council
Two Canberra women are named as candidates for treasurer and assistant secretary of the ACT Trades and Labour Council with campaign tension noted. The page 3 item reflects contest details and positions sought.
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ACT Trades and Labour Council
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