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SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
FABIAN SOCIETY CENTENARY DINNER MELBOURNE 18 MAY 1984
For any Association or secular institution to reach its
first century is noteworthy and, in our times, remarkable
enough in itself.
That alone would be sufficient reason for us to join
together tonight in this celebration of the centenary of the
Fabian Society, brought into formal existence in London a
hundred years ago this month.
And, incidentally, I trust it will be noted in the

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SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
OPENING OF THE CSIRO CLAYTON LABORATORY
MELBOURNE 18 MAY 1984
I am most grateful for the consideration shown by Dr Wild
and members of the CSIRO Executive in deferring the opening
of these laboratories to afford me the opportunity of
participation today.
I know all connected with the Divisions of Chemical and Wood
Technology, and Mathematics and Statistics, will find these
new facilities a considerable improvement over those

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OPENING OF TELESCOPE AT SIDING SPRING OBSERVATORY
WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 1984
I am delighted to be here today on Siding Springj M'ountain tc.
perform the official opening of this new optical telescope.
The ANU is to be congratulated for its initiative in
developing this telescope which sets new international
standards in astronomical engineering and is the most
advanced optical telescope ever built.
There are good reasons for Australians to be pr'oud of this

FOR MEDIA 14 May 1984
In reviewing the current and prospective state of the
Australian economy, EPAC members agreed that in all significpnt
respects, performance was superior to the expectations of any
group at the time of the Summit. Recent performance on growth,
employment, inflation, the relationship between wages and prices,
and improvement in corporate profitability, have all been well above
expectations.
While it was recognised that the exceptionally good seasonal
conditions and the strong growth performance of the United States

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The Government proposes to recommiend to the Governor-General
in Council that Mr J. V. Monaghan succeed Mr K. F. Brigdei as
Auditor-General when Mr Brigden retires later this year.
Mr Monaghan is currently a Commissioner of the Public
Service Board.
Before taking up that position three years ago, he held
senior positions in the Departments of National Development
and Energy, Treasury and Finance.
He holds a Bachelor of Economics ( Honours) Degree from the
University of Sydney

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PRIME MINISTER
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER TO
WOMEN'S ADVISERS CANBERRA 10 MAY 1984
I am happy to welcome here tonight Australia's principal
advisers on the Status of Women. I particularly want to
welcome those of you who have travelled from Perth,
Brisbane, Hobart, Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne to
attend this two day meeting with members of the Office of
the Status of Women within my Department.
This is the first time since these meetings began to be held

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PRIME MINISTER
SPEECH BY THE' PR'IME MINISTER
NATIONAL SEMINAR OF THE INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL M'ANAGEMENT
CANBERRA 9-MAY 1984
It gives me considerable pleasure to be with you on this
occasion the 8th Biennial National Local Government
Seminar conducted by the Institute. of Municipal Management.
The Government has a strong commitment to raising the status
and strengthening the capacity of Local Government. Our aim
is a genuine partnership of the Commonwealth, States and
Local Government.

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TRANSCRIPT OE PRESS CONFERENCE -PARLIAMENT HOUSE
8 MAY 1984
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I believe that you probably want to ask me some
questions in regard to the issues and the events that have
arisen today and so I'm available for any questions that
you'd like to put to me. I hope you understand that I do
have to speak in the House before very long, so I can't
be open-ended about it.
JOURNALIST: Sir, Mr Peacock says that an imbalance has been
created since your Government came to office. What's your
reaction to that?

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OPENING OF THE AUSTRALIAN
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SYDNEY TOWN HALL 5 MAY 1984
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to be with you on this
special occasion the Australian Children's International
Film Festival.
As many of you will know Hazel and I are particularly
interested in and concerned about entertainment for young
people. Hazel eagerly accepted the nomination to become a
member of the Board of the Australian Children's Television
Foundation, which is doing a fine job in the television area

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SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
AUSTRALIAN MINING INDUSTRY COUNCIL ANNUAL DINNER
CANBERRA 2 MAY 1984
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
I particularly appreciate the opportunity to join you this
evening. I think you will all agree we are in the midst of a very
important phase in Australia's economic development.
1983 was the year in which economic recovery began
in which significant inroads were made into
unemployment and employment rebounded from the