Leave bonus for servicemen approved by Canberra minister
Public Service Minister announced in Canberra yesterday a leave bonus for fulltime defence personnel amounting to 17 of weekly pay per week up to yearly maximums. Former members still serving on January 1 last year qualify. trainees receive a reduced amount. Arrears are due this year with costs estimated at 8 million dollars in 1974-75 and 5.1 million for the following year.
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Barnard
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Defence Forces
Uion
Eave
der Arpa
Kote
Reward offered for stolen paintings at Sir Alfred Beit house
A late news item reports a £10100 reward for information leading to the recovery of 19 olde master paintings stolen from the Sir Alfred Beit house. The note appears on page 5 and references a Mountay and a painter.
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Alfred Bei
Lartier
School seeks own teachers amid petition for primary posts
A local association advertises for teachers amid a petition to increase hiring from two to three primary teachers. The effort targets filling positions for the school and reflects pressure from stakeholders to expand staff.
Mail Delays After Sydney Postmen Ban Unfolds
Off-duty Sydney metropolitan postmen plan to meet at Sydney Trades Hall at 3 pm Wednesday to discuss work bans that have caused a large pile-up of undelivered mail across Sydney post offices. The carry-over totals about 67,400 letters awaiting delivery.
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Sydney
Sydney Metropolitan
Sydney Trades Hall
Jets shot down in fighting near Mount Hermon
TEL AVIV: Four Syrian MiG fighters were shot down in dog fights with Israeli aircraft over Mount Hermon, an army spokesman said. The clashes followed Israeli strikes on Syrian tanks artillery and engineering units about four hours earlier. Israeli fighters returned safely.
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Tel Aviv
AAP Reuter
Mouat Hermon
Mount Hermon
Whitlam presses policy focus and unity call in campaign speech
In a televised address at Blacktown Civic Centre, Gough Whitlam outlined social welfare plans including hospital care and child care while stressing record of government. He attacked the Opposition for inflation role and foreign influence, urging a united government and party to face difficult decisions.
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Mar Whitlin
United Party
United Nation
Australia
Whitlam
Blacktown
Wham
Whitlam outlines major policy aims and road projects
In a policy speech Mr Whitlam sketches key government aims including responsibility for costs of sterilizing rising expenses, a four lane highway from Canberra to Sydney and Melbourne to shorten distances, Northern Territory links to surrounding states, and renewed Public Service reforms. He pledges expanded road provision and cautions against cutting expert planning and public advice.
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Canberra
Public Service
Simeraetina
Rae Goulburn
Caltector
Batlow
Sydney
Melbourne
Ing Towne
Nbw
Northern Territory
Field
Wbe
Interstate Commission
Whitlam outlines Australia child care and health expansions
In a 1960s style briefing, Mr Whitlam discussed a major child care program costing an estimated 136 million dollars in the first year. The plan would benefit about half a million children by 1977 and aim for universal access by 1980, with services including day care, emergency care, toddler groups, and baby sitters. He noted hospital expansion, welfare provisions, a broader medical benefits scheme, and potential tax restructuring to support budget aims.
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Whithins
Besirorake
Whitlam
Whitam
Launceston
Hobart
Royal Newcastle
Asprey Committee
Qiendad Transport Services
Uding
Avalanche of Senate nominations sweeps across states
Sydney reports an avalanche of Senate nominations causing full election confusion. New South Wales faces 73 candidates, Victoria 48, with parties like the ALP, Liberal National, DLP and Country Party competing. Analysts note potential shifts benefiting certain figures such as Senator Hannan and party blocs, while ballot numbering challenges loom nationwide.
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Sydney
Nsw
Victoria
ALP
George ‘Hannan
National Liberals
Hannan
DLP
Liberals
Queensland
South Australia
Liberal Country Teagre
Communists
Liberal Movement
Steele Hall
Senate
Tasmania
Country Party
Ballod
Liberate
Western Australia
National Alliance Fast
Captain Phillips and the Columbus Ride Incident
Fragmentary historical note describes Captain Phillips in a disputed ride at a race or event. Witnesses accuse him of riding too hard while Mr Lockwood and the Queen weigh guilt. The piece hints at legal action or repercussions to follow from the clash on the course.
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Phillips
Lockwood
Ana Lo
Disrupted Elections Spark Education Optimism Dims
A fragmented report notes growing pessimism about education amid ongoing disruption of ABC proceedings. Mohan Rivell reports across page 2, highlighting persistent concerns and political reaction to election logistics and party strategies.
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Mohan Rivell
Portugal reform fort spared exile Lisbon Sunday
An uneven fragment mentions Portugal and fort reforms linked to exile in Lisbon, with brief notes on politics and a writer’s chatter. The text is garbled but indicates economic and political context, opposition spokesman, and entertainment pages reference.
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Portugal
Lisbon
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