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AUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 19 SEPTEMBER, 1978
IRANIAN EARTHQUAKE
The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Anthony, has sent the
following cable to the Prime Minister of Iran, Sharif Emami:
" We have learned with deep regret and shock of the earthquake
which struck the town of Tabas and its suburbs on
16 September, and is reported to have claimed as many
as 11,000 lives.
" May I offer to you, to the members of the bereaved families,
and to the Government and people of Iran, sincere
condolences and sympathy on behalf of myself and the

PRIMESHMIN ISTE
FOR PRESS 17 SEPTEMBER, 1978
ELE CTORATE TALK
The decision of the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
to replace quarterly national wage increases with six-monthly
hearings is heartening news for Australia.
I believe the decision which comes at a time when
Australia' s rate of inflation is heading towards the five
percent mark--will certainly add to confidence and
economic stability. Less frequent hearings give us greater
opportunity to moderate wage increases. Another piece in

%~ USAU~& EMBARGO: 6: 00 P. M.
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 17 SEPTEMBER, 1978
VISIT OF PRESIDENT SCHEEL
The Prime Minister announced today that the President of
the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Walter Scheel, will
make a State Visit to Australia from 23-27 October at
the invitation of the Governor-General, Sir Zelman Cowen.
The President will be accompanied by his wife Dr. Mildred Scheel.
The Prime Minister said that he was looking forward to welcoming
President Scheel as the first German Head of State to visit

A L I( A
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 17 SEPTEMBER 1978
SOUTH PACIFIC FORUM
The Prime Minister will attend the ninth South Pacific Forum, to
be held in Niue, from 17 to 20 September. He will be
accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Andrew Peacock.
Mr Fraser said that Australia attached considerable importance
to the South Pacific Forum.. This annual gathering of South Pacific
leaders provided the principal venue for discussion of political
issues and questions of economic development of significance to
the region.

4USTRALA
FOR PRESS 16 SEPTEMBER, 1978
Reports of a disagreement . within-the Ministry over the
appointment of a Ministerial Committee on industrial
relations, and over a statement on employment, are
completely untrue.
one major newspaper has a story this morning which I
have discussed with the Minister for Employment and
Industrial Relations, Tony Street.
As far as we are both concerned there is no element of
truth in the story whatsoever. I have total confidence
in Tony Street. He is one of the best Ministers for

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Library is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
MR. FRASER COMMENTS ON UNEMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRALIA
FROM WILLESEE
SEPTEMBER 1978
WILLESEE: Well it seems it is now official, unemployment IS going
to get worse. In Federal Parliament yesterday the Minister for
Employment and Industrial Relations, Tony Street, painted a gloomy
picture. Today, the Leader of the Opposition Mr. Hayden called
for the Prime Minister's resignation saying he had misled the

ALI( A
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 15 SEPTEMBER, 1978
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE NORTHERN
LAND COUNCIL ON THE RANGER URANIUM PROJECT
I have been informed by the Chairman of the Northern Land
Council, Mr. Galarrwuy Yunupingu, that on 14 September,
1978, the Council adopted a motion approving the
Agreement with the Commonwealth f or the Ranger Uranium
Project negotiated under Section 44 of the Aboriginal
Land Rights Act and authorising the execution of the
Agreement and of the related Agreement for the lease of

FOR PRESS 15 SEPTEMBER 1978
Several months ago I was asked by one of the earlier
trustees to have lunch before the Rugby League Grand Final
and watch the game. I accepted that invitation.
It now appears that that has involved Mrs Hills, wife
of the Chairman of the Trustees, foregoing her seat at
the lunch.
As a result, I have sent the following telegram to Mr Hills
because I would not dream of displacing Mrs Hills or anyone
else at the lunch:
" I understand from press reports that your kind invitation

EMBARGO: 7.30 p. m.
A~ jURS L IA
FOR PRESS 14 SEPTEMBER 1978
WERRIWA CA14PAIGN ADDRESS
On Saturday week, 23 September, the people of Liverpool,
Campbelltown, Green Valley, Ingleburn and Narellan have
a great opportunity. You have the opportunity to elect an
absolutely first class man as your Member for Werriwa
Bill Sadler. I know Bill is well-known to many here.
He has long been a leading member of this commiunity, an
Alderman of the Liverpool City Council, a former Deputy Mayor
of Liverpool, and a past editor of the Liverpool Leader and